An Open Architecture CNC CAD-CAM Machining System with Data-Base Sharing and Mutual Information Feedback

Abstract The authors have developed a highly efficient machining system which maintains a stable machining state through the use of multi-axis force information. The system has capabilities for cutting state monitoring, adaptive control and learning. This paper presents the following items based on our previous discussions: (a) implementation of machine tools with open-architecture CNCs, (b) efficient stability lobe acquisition methods as a practical data-base, and (c) data-base sharing methods among different machine tools. Experimental results showed the effectiveness of the proposed methods.