Intensive CNC Machine Programming with Circular Pattern Algorithm

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Many difficulties may be encountered when preparing CNC programs using conventional programming or canned cycle programming. This study tries to establish a practical common algorithm allowing the drilling of holes arranged in multiple circular patterns. The programmed algorithm can easily be adapted to any modern CNC unit to create a user cycle or subroutine. To test the capabilities of this algorithm, two case studies were developed. A number of samples were produced successfully. The new algorithm shows high efficiency in the part program establishment and offers the advantage of decreasing the encoding errors.

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