Unit 4.4 Machine tools
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7. Complete the map with the correct words.

CNC MACHINE TOOLS
CNC machine tools are advanced manufacturing machines with computerised 1. that follow pre-programmed 2. .

Features:
• high-speed machining: high 3. speeds → fast material removal
• 4. integration and simulation: integrated with CAD/CAM software → simulation of machining operations before 5.
• enhanced 6. features: safety mechanisms to prevent accidents, less 7. between operator and machine

Types:
• CNC 8. machine → 3 to 6 axes, movements in different 9. for complex shapes, contours, parts, wide range of 10. tools
• CNC plasma cutting machine: electrical 11. arc (only for electrically 12. materials) → highly accurate cuts
• CNC laser cutting machine: 13. beam through many materials → high accuracy level and better 14. finish
• CNC lathe: faster, more precise than 15. ones
8. Complete the sentences with the missing words.

1. Instead of manual operation, CNC machines follow .
2. Key features of CNC machines include high-speed machining, which allows them to operate at high rotational speeds for .
3. Software integration and simulation enable CNC machines to work with to simulate machining operations before production.
4. Enhanced safety features include emergency , protective enclosures, and sensors to prevent accidents.
5. The CNC milling machine has for complex shapes and detailed parts, with micron-level accuracy.
6. The CNC plasma cutting machine uses a to cut electrically conductive materials with high precision.
7. The uses a highly focused laser beam to cut various materials, offering superior accuracy and surface finish.
8. The CNC lathe performs cutting, drilling, sanding, and turning with , producing finished parts faster than manual lathes.
9. Watch the video and match the beginnings and endings.
numerical control.to control a range of complex machinery.with indexable tools.number- and letter-based prompts.called G-code.compressed air gas and electrical arcs.cut hard materials with high-pressure applications of water.need a high level of precision or very repetitive tasks.
A CNC machining process can be used… →
Machine tools function through… →
The machines are programmed with a CNC machining language… →
CNC mills run on programs comprised of… →
Lathes cut in a circular direction… →
Plasma is generated through a combination of… →
Water jet cutters are tools that… →
CNC machining is used in jobs that… →