CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BOMBAY

WORKSHOP ON 

CNC Technology

»  CNC Technology «

Numerical Control (NC) is a software-based machine tool control technique developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in early 1960s. It has now evolved into a mature technology known as Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Although major applications of CNC even today continue to be in machining, it finds applications in other processes such as sheet metal working, non-traditional machining and inspection. Robots and Rapid Prototyping machines are also CNC controlled. In fact, any process that can be visualized as a sequence of motions and switching functions can be controlled by CNC. These motions and switching functions are input in the form of alphanumeric instructions. CNC is the basis of flexible automation which helps industries cut down time-to-market and enables launch of even low volume products. Unlimited muscle power, unmanned operation, independent axes coordinated through software, simplified generic tooling even for the most complex jobs and accurate construction are some of the salient features of CNC.

» CNC Machining «

Automats and Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) require special cams/ templates and clutch settings for each part. Manufacture of these cams/ templates is costly and slow. Furthermore, changing over from one part to the other on these machines also consumes considerable time. The high cost and long time of these “hard automated” machines to produce parts can be justified only in mass production. With the advent of fast, rigid and accurate CNC machines and sophisticated CAM packages, generation of NC programs and change over from one product to the other are easy and fast as it does not require any mechanical change. These in conjunction with advanced cutting tools have made High Speed Cutting (HSC) of hard materials a reality. Therefore, CNC machining has become a standard means to produce dies and molds; tool makers today require EDM only for producing inaccessible regions, sharp corners, tiny features and desired surface quality. Intricate aerospace parts are realized through 5 axis CNC machining. Internet technology in a global village enables designing in one place, NC programming and verification in another place and actual machining in yet another place.

» Advantages of CNC «

» Scope «

The workshop aims to provide the participants with an overview of the various aspects of CNC technology. Topics on CNC hardware will help the participants understand the functioning of the entire CNC system and appreciate the intricacies in handling and maintaining CNC machines. Topics on CNC programming aim to train them on manual and computer-assisted part program generation and their verification. Additional topics on cutting tools, High Speed Cutting, Adaptive Control and 5 axis machining will help them take decisions for the better utilization of their CNC system. The Presentations by the experts will be augmented by demonstrations and case studies by industrial leaders in the respective fields.

» Program Overview «

» Faculty «

Dr. K.P. Karunakaran, Course Co-ordinator, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay has been teaching and researching in the areas of CNC, RP&T and Computer Graphics for over two decades. He has proposed a radically new RP method called "Segmented-Object Manufacturing". He is a Humboldt Fellow too.

» REGISTRATION FORM «

REGISTRATION FEE : RS. 6000 /- PER DELEGATE
( 10 % discount for organizations sponsoring 3 or more delegates )
The fee includes Course Material, Tea and working lunch during the course days.

 For Online Registration Visit At (http://www.cnctimes.com/events/cnctech2712.htm)