Theory and design of CNC systems. (Q930295)

Based on numerous new references and on own experience, the authors present this reference work in the field of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC). The book was originally published in Korean and represents a good guide for all specialists and students interested in the design and exploitation of CNC systems. Part one is devoted to the main component of the CNC systems. Special attention is given to the code interpreter (which translates the program parts into internal commands) and to the interpolator (which has the role of generator of axis movement data from the block data generated by the interpreter). Due to the importance of the acceleration and deceleration (Acc/Dec) for the movement of the machine axis, in chapters 4, 5 and 6, the authors describe the Acc/Dec control methods and the role of the PID position controller. The Numerical Control Kernel (NCK) system implemented for the Acc/Dec-After-Interpolation and Acc/Dec-Before-Interpolation based on algorithms mentioned in the previous chapters is presented, too. Part two of the book starts with the description of the control of mechanical behaviour of the machine with the exception of axis control. This Programmable Logic Control (PLC) is defined as a software-based control system which has more advantages in comparison with a hardware system. Then the authors present the main-machine interface. Designing of an operation panel of that kind takes into consideration a lot of factors: machine information, operation node, etc. Chapter 9 is devoted to the design of the CNC architecture. In this context the main restriction and performance indices are analyzed. The modern orientation in the design of CNC systems is discussed in chapters 10 and 11. Here the authors show that the conventional controllers based on closed hardware structures have been replaced by controllers based on PC hardwares, and, on the other hand, a new model of data transfer between CAD/CAM systems and CNC machines (known as STEP-NC) reflects the changes in the manufacturing environement.