NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINES IN SHIPBUILDING

The paper describes the preparation of machine control tapes using a computer programme package, and the British Ship Research Association part-programming processor system. The system, the development of a modular basis and the modification of the general engineering 2CL to provide a shipbuilding version are described. N.C. (Numerical Control) machines in use in shipbuilding include automatic drafting machines, several varieties of N.C. flame-cutting machines and their associated computer programmes, and a N.C. frame bending machine.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Paper for meeting October 30-31, 1969.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Chadbund, J E
  • Parker, M N
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1969-10-30

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 547-550
• Serial:
  • Volume: 186

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automation; Drafting; Flame cutting; Machines; Numerical control; Shipyards
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic control systems; Drafting machines; Flame cutting machines; Frame bending machines; Shipyard automation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046659
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Pap n 25
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1974 12:00AM