Autonomously Proficient CNC Controller for High-Performance Machine Tools Based on an Open Architecture Concept

Abstract The paper deals with the new controller for the high performance CNC machine tools. The controller proposed is referred to as “TRUE-CNC.” “TRUE” means Transparent, Transportable and Transplantable, Revivable, User-reconfigurable, and Evolving. TRUE-CNC allows the operator to achieve the maximum productivity and highest possible quality of the machined parts in a given environment with autonomous capturing of the machining operation proficiency. The TRUE-CNC controller provides intelligent functions for less-skilled operator to run the high performance machine tools as if a skilled operator does. The concept and design aspects of the system architecture and the algorithms for functions developed for the TRUE-CNC are described in the paper.