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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Powering CNC Equipment

The susceptibility of a CNC machine to different sources of noise and stray currents depends on its design, but grounding, bonding, and shielding play a vital role

Oct. 1, 2006 Thomas S. Key, EPRI | Electrical Construction and Maintenance
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As the use of CNC machines becomes more prevalent, minimizing production downtime, product loss, and expensive repair bills becomes increasingly important. Good practices for installation, powering and grounding, and maintenance procedures are all required to prevent malfunction, degradation, and damage to electronics. Today's electronically controlled CNC machine requires a common signal reference
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