外文翻译-----数控技术.doc

NUMERICAL CONTROL
Numerical control(N／C)is a form of programmable automation in which the processing equipment is controlled by means of numbers，letters，and other symbols．The numbers，letters，and symbols are coded in an appropriate format to define a program of instructions for a particular work part or job．When the job changes，the program of instructions is changed．The capability to change the program is what makes N／C suitable for low-and medium-volume production．It is much easier to write programs than to make major alterations of the processing equipment．
There are two basic types of numerically controlled machine tools：point—to—point and continuous—path(also called contouring)．Point—to—point machines use unsynchronized motors，with the result that the position of the machining head Can be assured only upon completion of a movement，or while only one motor is running．Machines of this type are principally used for straight—line cuts or for drilling or boring．
数控是可编程自动化技术的一种形式，通过数字、字母和其他符号来控制加工设备。数字、字母和符号用适当的格式编码为一个特定工件定义指令程序。当工件改变时，指令程序就改变。这种改变程序的能力使数控适合于中、小批量生产，写一段新程序远比对加工设备做大的改动容易得多。
数控机床有两种基本形式：点位控制和连续控制(也称为轮廓控制)。点位控制机床采用异步电动机，因此，主轴的定位只能通过完成一个运动或一个电动机的转动来实现。这种机床主要用于直线切削或钻孔、镗孔等场合。
数控系统由下列组件组成：数据输入装置，带控制单元的磁带阅读机，反馈装置和切削机床或其他形式的数控设备。