Computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools are complex production systems with fully automatic machine parts. Nowadays, high feed rates and machining speeds are used during the machining process. Human operators are still needed to set-up the mac...
In order to reduce the effect of nonlinear friction and time-varying factors on the servo system of a computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool and improve its motion control accuracy, this paper uses an adaptive sliding mode control (ASMC) metho...
Hybrid micro-machining, which integrates several micro-manufacturing processes on one platform, has emerged as a solution to utilize the so-called “1 + 1 = 3” effect to tackle the manufacturing challenges for high value-added 3D micro-pro...
The safety of small CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machines is typically ensured through organizational measures. However, when such a CNC milling machine is used in a manner that may involve contact with untrained individuals or children (...
Machine-induced vibrations and their control represent, for several reasons, a crucial design issue for buildings, and especially for industrial facilities. A special attention is required, at the early design stage, for the structural and dynamic pe...
This paper presents an analysis of the advantages stemming from the application of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in servo drives used within the control systems of industrial numerical machine tools. The method of improving the control syste...
CNC (computer numerically controlled) machine tools are highly advanced technological systems, used to machine parts by means of metal cutting processes. Their structure and kinematics are very complex, involving accurate coordinated motions on three...
We developed an automatic optical inspection (AOI) system for detecting defects in finished workpieces and determining the parameters for CNC machining. The system addresses quality control issues in CNC machining using image processing, machine lear...
The mechanical transmission employed inside the computer numerical control (CNC) machine electromechanical system usually has an inherent backlash. As a position-controlled system is commonly used for the electromechanical system, the backlash limits...
An automatic tool-setting and workpiece online detecting system was proposed to study the key technologies of next-generation intelligent vision computerized numerical control (CNC) machines. A computer vision automatic tool-setting system for a CNC...
The human-machine interfaces in modern CNC machine tools are not very intuitive and still based on archaic input systems, i.e., switches, handwheels, and buttons. This type of solution has two major drawbacks. The pushed button activates the movement...
Lubrication and cooling (LC) are critical for mechanical devices’ effective and dependable functioning, because they decrease friction and wear of moving components, ensuring superior efficiency. However, the cutting fluids in machining operati...
A STEP-NC or ISO 14649 compliant machine controller is developed, using Open Architecture Control technology for a three-axis Computer Numerical Control milling machine in this research. The controller is developed on a Raspberry Pi single-board comp...
Advancements in machining technology demand higher speeds and precision, necessitating improved control systems in equipment like CNC machine tools. Due to lead errors, structural vibrations, and thermal deformation, commercial CNC controllers common...
Modeling and assessing the sustainability of machining systems has been considered to be a crucial approach to improving the environmental performance of machining processes. As the most common machining system, the computer numerical control (CNC) m...
Intelligent manufacturing is the main direction of Industry 4.0, pointing towards the future development of manufacturing. The core component of intelligent manufacturing is the computer numerical control (CNC) system. Predicting and compensating for...
Machine tool (MT) accuracy is an important factor in the industry and is affected by heat generation through internal and external moving parts; the electrical components used; and variable environmental temperatures. Thermal errors lead to 40–...
Laser metal deposition (LMD) is an additive manufacturing (AM) process capable of producing large components for the aerospace and oil and gas industries. This is achieved by mounting the deposition head on a motion system, such as an articulated rob...
Tool condition monitoring (TCM) systems have evolved into an essential requirement for contemporary manufacturing sectors of Industry 4.0. These systems employ sensors and diverse monitoring techniques to swiftly identify and diagnose tool wear, defe...
With the rapid development of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) systems, traditional industrial communication protocols fail to meet the requirements for high real-time performance and reliability. To address these challenges, an open five-axis CN...
For machining parts with complex shapes, consisting of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, different CNC machine tools will be used according to the machining method. If the workpiece is removed for off-machine measurement after machining...
The EtherCAT fieldbus system is widely applied in different types of computerized numerical control (CNC) machine tools due to its outstanding communication performance. In the field of ultra-precision CNC, some machine tools employ controllers that...
The electric spindle serves as a critical component in enabling a highly dynamic response, stable torque output, and precise motion control for the main cutting operations of CNC machine tools. The design precision and control performance of its driv...
Nowadays, companies are in the process of renewing their manufacturing lines by equipping them with modern five-axis CNC (computer numerical control) machining centers. The decision to select between different five-axis CNC machining centers, with si...
As key equipment in the manufacturing industry, computer numerical control (CNC) machines need to meet the ever-increasing demands for high automation, intelligence, and integration. Since its introduction in 2003, digital twin (DT) has seen its broa...
Smart manufacturing uses robots and artificial intelligence techniques to minimize human interventions in manufacturing activities. Inspection of the machine’ working status is critical in manufacturing processes, ensuring that machines work co...
The presented paper scientifically discusses the progressive diagnostics of electrical drives in robots with sensor support. The AI (artificial intelligence) model proposed by the authors contains the technical conditions of fuzzy inference rule desc...
The integration of acoustic emission (AE) signals into adaptive control systems for CNC wood milling represents a promising advancement in intelligent manufacturing. This study investigated the feasibility of using AE signals for the real-time monito...
When the CNC machining of continuous small line segments is performed, the direction of the machine tool movement will change abruptly at the corner of adjacent line segments. Therefore, a reasonable constraint on the feedrate at the corner is the pr...
With the increasingly common use of industrial automation for mass production, there are many computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools that require the collection of data from intelligent sensors in order to analyze their processing quality. In...
This research proposes a method for auto-monitoring the air cutting condition of a machining process, so the air cutting time can be further improved to enhance the machining efficiency. A two-way data communication module with a CNC controller was e...
The topic of hierarchical control of technological machines is one of the most relevant in mechanical engineering technology. The most difficult issue in this area is the organization of interactions between different control levels, on the one hand,...
Position error-compensation control in the servo system of computerized numerical control (CNC) machine tools relies on accurate prediction of dynamic tracking errors of the machine tool feed system. In this paper, in order to accurately predict dyna...
The computer numerically controlled (CNC) system is the key functional component of CNC machine tool control systems, and the servo drive system is an important part of CNC systems. The complex working environment will lead to frequent failure of ser...
This article presents a performance evaluation of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS), in which the system and its components can have different performance levels ranging from perfect functioning to total failure. An original multistate transition...
This study presents an intelligent machine developed for real-time quality monitoring during CNC turning, aimed at improving cutting efficiency and reducing production energy. A dynamometer integrated into the CNC machine captures decomposed cutting...
The computer numerical control (CNC) machine has recently taken a fundamental role in the manufacturing industry, which is essential for the economic development of many countries. Current high quality production standards, along with the requirement...
The robustness of the control algorithm plays a crucial role in the precision manufacturing and measurement of the CNC machine tool. This paper proposes a fuzzy PID controller based on a sparse fuzzy rule base (S-FPID), which can effectively control...
Surface quality, machining time, and precision of the final workpiece are key criteria of optimization in CNC machining. These criteria are influenced by multiple factors, such as path interpolation, feed drive system settings, machine dynamics, and...
In this paper, an integrated system to control and manage a state-of-the-art industrial computer numerical control (CNC) machine (Studer S33) using a commercially available tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tablet S2) is presented as a proof of concept (PoC) fo...
The article deals with the selected aspects of quality control of aircraft accessory drive train bodies. The work presents the concept of control of selected dimensional and shape characteristics. The key issue under consideration is the possibility...
CNC machine tools are a measure of national manufacturing and comprehensive national strength and how to reduce CNC machine errors in modern industry has received much attention from all walks of life. The thermal deformation of the feed axis of CNC...
Modeling and estimating the energy consumption of computer numerical control (CNC) milling systems have been recognized as essential ways to realize lean energy consumption management and improve energy efficiency performance. As the preparatory phas...
This paper presents the design and validation of a novel specialized fixture device for machining inclined planes with barrel cutters on 3-axis CNC machine tools. Barrel milling, also known as Parabolic Performance Cutting (PPC), is extensively used...
Insert conditions significantly influence the product quality and manufacturing efficiency of lathe machining. This study used the power spectral density distribution of the vibration signals of a lathe machining accelerometer to design an insert con...
Multi-component cutting force sensing systems in manufacturing processes applied to cutting tools are gradually becoming the most significant monitoring indicator. Their signals have been extensively applied to evaluate the machinability of workpiece...
This paper deals with the development of dimensional control technology for the production of accessory drive train (ADT) gearbox housing, according to the closed door technology approach. The work presents the methodology of the final inspection of...
The article discusses the quality testing of a measuring system consisting of a CNC machine with measuring probes. The research was conducted in a broader context regarding the implementation of the closed door technology, i.e., production without hu...
Sustainable development is currently a key priority in improving production systems, requiring an integrated approach that combines economic efficiency, environmental responsibility, and rational energy management. In response to these challenges, th...
The current digitization of industrial processes is leading to the development of smart machines and smart applications in the field of engineering technologies. The basis is an advanced sensor system that monitors selected characteristic values of t...
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