CAD/CNC

The Cartesian coordinate system is __________.

A mathematical grid that identifies points on a plane or in space

A(n) __________ is defined by three points that are not in a straight line.

Angle

The __________ feature is an extrusion which is used as a starting point for a solid model.

Base

The __________ feature is an extrusion that adds material to another extrusion.

Boss

What is a series of numbered instructions that control the machine's movements and functions to create a part?

CNC part program

Which of the following allows the CNC control to translate the directions in a program into the movements of the machine components?

Cartesian coordinate system

What does CNC stand for?

Computer Numerical Control

The __________ feature removes material from an extrusion.

Cut

A(n) __________ command is used to create a 3D object from a 2D sketch.

Extruded Boss/Base

A reaming tool is used to create threaded holes. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

False

On a horizontal number line, positive numbers are to the left of zero. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

False

The extruded cut command is used to add material to a three dimensional object. T/F

False

View commands actually change the size of the object. F/T

False

Completed sketch entities are listed under the __________.

FeatureManager Design Tree

Which command is a circular interpolation command?

G02

Which is the absolute positioning code?

G90

Before running a CNC program the operator should __________.

Home the axes

When considering the counterclockwise interpolation command, which coordinates indicate the center of the arc?

I,J

If no positioning code commands are given in the program, which one is normally designed to be the default?

Incremental

The __________ snap command snaps the pointer to the increments set using the grid command.

Length

The __________ method of creating a solid model feature is the process of forming a transition between two or more profiles.

Loft

Which of the following is NOT included in the start bocks?

Machining operations

The __________ command causes the viewing angle to adjust to a straight-on view of the selected drawing plane.

Normal to

Sets of values used to determine the location of the tool tip relative to the programmed reference point are known as __________.

Offsets

How is a 90 degree radius typically dimensioned?

Overall linear dimensions and a radius

Which of the following does the programmer define as the origin of measurements on the workpiece?

Part zero point

A __________ command is used to copy selected items multiple times with a set distance between them.

Pattern

The __________ snap command snaps the pointer to the end of lines, polygons, arcs, etc.

Point

Manual data input, computer-aided manufacturing, and conversational are all __________.

Programming methods

G-codes are modal, meaning they __________.

Remain active until cancelled by another G-code

The __________ method of creating a solid model feature is the process of taking a two-dimensional object and revolving it around an axis.

Revolve

When creating an extrusion, the __________ box is used to select portions of the sketch instead of the entire sketch.

Selected Contours

__________ is a 3D modeling software.

SolidWorks

One use of solid modeling software is to avoid production problems by creating __________ within the software.

Specifications

G-codes are __________.

Spindle commands

On a horizontal machining center, the Y-axis corresponds to the __________.

Spindle moving forward and backwards

The __________ feature is an object with zero thickness.

Surface

The __________ method of creating a solid model feature is the process of forming features by moving a profile, or cross-section, along a pre-determined path.

Swept

The __________ box is used to set the extruded cut's thickness.

Thin Feature

In SolidWorks, planes can be created in addition to the standard planes. T/F

True

On a vertical number line, negative numbers are below zero. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

The mouse wheel can be used to perform the same function as the Zoom in/out command. T/F

True

The tools used in lathes are called cutting tools. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

Z-axis negative movement decreases the distance between the tool and the spindle on a turning center. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

What does the code M06 do?

Turn the spindle off

Which of the following machines utilizes a rotating workpiece?

Turning center

M codes are NOT __________.

Used to set the mode of operation

The distance along each axis from the machine zero home position to the programmed reference point is known as the __________.

Work offset

On a horizontal machining center, the X-axis corresponds to the __________.

Work table moving left and right

The __________ command changes the view so that all drawn objects fit on the screen.

Zoom to fit

The part of a lathe that clamps the workpiece in place is called a __________.

chuck

What types of codes are used to offset the cutter on the tool path?

cutter compensation codes

A __________ is a flat surface for creating two-dimensional drawings.

drawing plane

Click the __________ to accept the extrusion options in the properties box.

green checkmark

A __________ is a straight entity defined by two points.

line

What is a CNC milling machine with a tool changer and an enclosure called?

machine center

In SOLIDWORKS, when the user creates a sketch entity such as a line, an Entity Properties window will appear that contains the __________ box that allows the user to inter the line's length and angle.

parameters

A point from which other points are measured or located is called a(n) __________.

reference point

A(n) __________ is a two-dimensional object, such as a circle or line that is used as the starting point to create a three-dimensional solid object.

sketch entity

CNC program moves are contained in the __________ block.

toolpath

What is the machine center called when the spindle and tool are oriented vertically?

vertical machine center