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CNC Machining Definition – Wikepedia
The abbreviation CNC stands for computer numerical control, and refers specifically to a computer "controller" that reads G-code instructions and drives a machine tool, a powered mechanical device typically used to fabricate components by the selective removal of material. CNC does numerically directed interpolation of a cutting tool in the work envelope of a machine. The operating parameters of the CNC can be altered via software load program.
Information Sources:
Engineers Edge – Solutions By Design
An information source for engineers and manufacturers, includes engineering calculators, material information, design analysis, etc..
The Manufacturing Forum – CNC Machining
A good source for information on various topics related to machining and manufacturing. Post your problems and get feedback from others in the industry.
CNC Zone – CNC Forum
Discuss CNC machining, Cad/cam software, home maching, and provides a large photo gallery, and product reviews.
Quality and Manufacturing Systems:
ASQ – American Society for Quality
ASQ is the world's leading membership organization devoted to quality.
Lean Manufacturing – Wikepedia Definition
Lean manufacturing is the production of goods using less of everything compared to mass production: less human effort, less manufacturing space, less investment in tools, and less engineering time to develop a new product. Lean manufacturing is a generic process management philosophy derived mostly from the Toyota Production System and other sources.
Six Sigma – Wikepedia Definition
Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects. A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications.
ISO – International Organization For Standardization
“International Standards for Business, Government and Society” ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries, on the basis of one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system.
CNC Machinery Links:
HAAS Automation – http://www.haascnc.com
The largest CNC machine tool builder in the World, Haas Automation manufactures a full line of CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, rotary tables and 5C indexers. Haas machine tools and rotary products are built to deliver higher accuracy, repeatability and durability than any other machine tools on the market.
OKUMA – www.okuma.com
Okuma is a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology. Okuma vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes, double column machining centers, grinders, and wheel machines offer users high throughout, high accuracy, reliable solutions to production machining operations.
Computer Automated Manufacturing
MasterCam – www.mastercam.com
CAD, modeling, and 5-axis surfacing and machining for routers.
Manufacturing Resources:
ClickManufacturer.com
provides information and resource for manufacture, import, export, industrial, supplies, business services, machining and much more.