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Pathfinder : Computer Numerical Control

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology is a part of machining work where the use of machine tools can now be precisely controlled on five axes with the use of sophisticated computer software using computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with the appropriate software and interfaces. (Source: McGraw-Hill machining and metalworking handbook. TJ 1185 W34 1999, Information-Reference, 2nd floor)

CNC stands for Computer Numerically Controlled. CNC always refers to how a machine operates, that is, its basic method of controlling movement. Put another way, a CNC machine uses a stream of digital information (code) from a computer to move motors and other positioning systems in order to guide a spindle over raw material. (Source : http://www.komo.com/Pages/cnc_technology.htm)

Books dealing with the topic are listed in the catalog under the headings:

Machine-tools
Machine-tools - Congresses
Machine-tools - Design
Machine-tools - Design and construction
Machine-tools - Examinations, questions, etc.
Machine-tools - Maintenance and repair
Machine-tools - Numerical control
Machine-tools - Numerical control - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Machine-tools - Numerical control - Programming
Machine-tools - Reliability Machine-tools - Terminology Machine-tools - Vibration

The following subject headings may be helpful in locating related books:

Automatic machinery - Design and construction
Jigs and fixtures Machining Manufacturing processes Metal cutting tools

BOOKS

Basic references located at the Information-Reference, 2nd floor :

Black, Perry O. Audels machinists library: toolmakers handy book. TJ 1185 B56 1970
Browm, James. Advanced machining technology handbook. TJ 1185 B76 1998
McGraw-Hill machining and metalworking handbook. TJ 1185 W34 1999
Meyers, Arthur R. and Thomas J. Slattery. Basic machining reference handbook. TJ 1165 M49 1988
Mouradian, George. Handbook of QS-9000 tooling and equipment certification. TS 191 M68 2000
Smith, Graham T. CNC machining technology. TJ 1189 S65 1993
Wash, Ronald A. Handbook of machining and metalworking calculations. TJ 1165 W35 2001

Texts located at the Circulation, 3rd floor :

Altintas, Yusuf. Manufacturing automation : metal cutting mechanics, machine tool vibrations, and CNC design. TJ 1185.5 A48 2000
Basu, S. K. ; S. N. Mukherjee and R. Mishra. Fundamentals of tool engineering design. TJ 1185 B37 1979
Black, Perry O. Audels machinists library : machine shop. TJ 1185 B55 1970
Chang, Chao-Hwa and Michel A. Melkanoff. NC machine programming and software design. TJ 1189 C4 1989
Chernov, N. Machine tools. TJ 1185 C4413 1984
Edwards, R. Cutting tools. TJ 1186 E38 1993
Fundamentals of metal machining and machine tools. TJ 1185 B6 1981
Fundamentals of tool design. TJ 1185 F67 1998
Gibbs, David. An introduction to CNC machining. TJ 1189 G5 1987
Herman W. and Terrance Robinson. Computer numerical control. TJ 1189 P64 1990
Horath, Larry. Computer numerical control programming of machines. TJ 1189 H67 1993
Jones, E. J. H. Production engineering : jig and tool design. TJ 1187 J6 1972
Kral, Irvin H. Numerical control programming in APT. TJ 1189 K7 1986
Krar, Steve F. and J. William Oswald. Technology of machine tools. TJ 1185 K75 1998
Krar, S. F. ; J.W. Oswald and J.E. St. Amand. Machine tool operations. TJ 1185 K7 1983
Lin, Su-Chen Jonathon. Computer numerical control : essentials in programming and networking. TJ 1189 L56 1994
Luggen, William W. Computer numerical control : a first look primer. TJ 1189 L79 1997
Luggen, William W. Fundamentals of numerical control. TJ 1189 L8 1984
Lynch, Mike. Computer numerical control advanced techniques. TJ 1189 L96 1993
Machine tool practices. TJ 1185 M3 1999
Mechatronics and machine tools. TJ 163.12 M36 1999
Numerical control in manufacturing. TJ 1189 A6
Pover, Frankand Trevor Bates. Mechanical operations. TJ 1185 P6]
Pusztai, Joseph and Michael Sava. Computer numerical control. TJ 1189 P86 1985
Rao, P. N. Manufacturing technology : metal cutting and machine tools. TJ 1185 R36 2002
Rapello, Ralph G. Essentials of numerical control. TJ 1189 R36 1986
Sava, Michael and Joseph Pusztai. Computer numerical control programming. TJ 1189 S28 1990
Stenerson, Jon and Kelly Curran. Computer numerical control : operation and programming. TJ 1189 S74 2001
Wionzek, Karl-Heinz. Numerically controlled machine tools as a special case of automation. TJ 1189 W5513 1982

AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS

Circulation, 3rd floor

Computer numerical control : operation and programming. FD 00077

Information-Reference, 2nd floor

Machinery’s handbook : a reference book for the mechanical engineer, draftsman, toolmaker and machinist. CD00432

Instructional Media Services, Ground floor

Automated assembly : trends in technology. V000656

JOURNALS

PRINT
(Periodicals, 2nd floor)

ELECTRONIC

EBSCO Host
http://search.ebscohost.com

Gale Cingage - Computer Database
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/dlsu

Manufacturing Automation

Proquest Online
http://www.umi.com/pqdauto

VERTICAL FILES
(Information-Reference, 2nd floor)

Design and development of an intelligent machining system [VF 01853]
N.A. tutor : a computer-based numerical analysis tutorial. [VF 00631]

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

LOCAL
(Archives, 4th floor)

Arciaga, Generoso A. (1995). Automated brand inspection of plastic packages through computer vision using neural network. [TG 2407]
Choa, Jonathan Kelvin; Jacky Ka Chun Foo; Winston Restar; Emerson Uy (1993). Computer controlled PCB etching and drilling system using an XYZ plotter. [TU 06248]
Dee, Alexander; Stephen Santos; Hurbert Sy; Kissinger Sy; Schubert Tan (1996) Computer controlled metal cutter. [TU 7505]
Franco, Ruel; Steve Luminarias; Victor Luminarias; Ian San Agustin; Jogenio Uy (1996) Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for instructional purposes. [TU 7506]
Garcia, Gregg R. (1994). Retrofitting computer numerical control to conventional lathe machine: a simulated approach. [TG 02379]
Jalbuena, Lizette H.; Jose Maria M. Marquez; Ronella G. Romey; Charlie R. Valerio (1988). A computer- controlled drilling machine for printed circuit boards (CCDM for PCBs). [TU 8021]
Unas, Oscar G. (1994). The design of a computer-based instruction system to determine tool life for turning and facing operations on a centre lathe. [TG 02253]

FOREIGN

Proquest Digital Dissertations
( http://www.umi.com/pqdauto )

INTERNET SOURCES

CNC Technologies, Inc.
http://www.cnc-technology.com/
[Retrieved November 2010]
This web site provides high-tech programmed machining, from prototypes to volume production using CNC technologies. It includes a full color CNC capabilities and services.

KOMO CNC Technology
http://www.komo.com/Pages/cnc_technology.htm
[Retrieved November 2010]
Contains history and definition of CNC Technology. Includes information about KOMO automation, its machinery centers, company profiles and other articles about CNC Technology.

OSAI-UK Limited
http://www.osai.co.uk/about/cnc.htm
[Retrieved November 2010]
The forefront of CNC technology is OSAI, a company specializing in numerical control since 1957. OSAI had started out within the machine tool division of Olivetti, and had gradually opened its activity to the international markets. OSAI’s 10 Series CNC is a good practical example of such an attitude and strategy: it uses an “open platform, PC-based architecture“, a generalized, common concept, adopted by all main CNC suppliers.

RAMCO Machine, LLC
http://www.ramcomachine.com/
[Retrieved November 2010]
Ramco Machine, LLC is a family owned and operated computerized machine shop that is fully equipped to meet virtually any job requirements. It has 24,000 square foot facility utilizing highly skilled, self- reliant employees combined with the latest CNC machine tools available to apply every advantage that modern technology provides.

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Date: October 2003 / November 2010

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