Easier CNC programming, probe system integration

摘要

Computer numerical controls (CNC) trends for machine control include easier integration of systems, such as measuring probes, to save up to 90% setup time. Icon-based programming methods are helping with integration of measuring probes into computer numerical control (CNC) systems for machine controls. The changes are said to make it easier for users of CNC and probes to take measurements and use the information to verify or modify CNC programming as measurements reauire. Machine tool programmers and engineers can use the simplified icon-based programming method to select and customize probe measuring cycles or features directly into the CNCs G-code program, which is done through an editing screen.