Computerised Programming for CNC Profile Cutting

Abstract

Computerised Programming Station is now very commonly used for "offline programming" of CNC profile cutting machines which keeps the cutting machine 100% free for actual cutting. IBM-PC or compatibles, which now serve as the industry's standard, is normally used. User friendly softwares are available which can be operated without any special knowledge of computer programming. The entire programming is done through graphical interface. The investment in a programming station generally can be recovered in a very short time because of the saving in the steel plate due to effective "nesting" and saving in working capital due to faster turnaround. It also adds flexibility to production since the lead-time required for preparing the nesting is drastically reduced and switching over from one job to another is therefore much easier