Forbes & Company Interview Questions and Answers

CNC machines have 3-5 axis while VMC machines have 3 axis.

• CNC machines can have 3, 4, or 5 axis depending on the type of machine and its application.

• The X, Y, and Z axis are common in all CNC machines.

• Additional axis can include A, B, and C for rotational movements or U, V, and W for linear movements.

• VMC machines typically have 3 axis - X, Y, and Z - for vertical milling operations.

• Having more axis allows for greater p

Tools used in CNC machines include drills, mills, lathes, and grinders.

• Drills are used to create holes in the material being worked on.

• Mills are used to cut and shape the material.

• Lathes are used to turn the material and create cylindrical shapes.

• Grinders are used to smooth and finish the material.

• Other tools include routers, plasma cutters, and lasers.