A model-driven approach for remote machine control

Author

Wang, Lihui

Author_Institution

Nat. Res. Council of Canada, London, ON

fYear

2008

fDate

23-26 Aug. 2008

Firstpage

644

Lastpage

649

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop a set of enabling technologies for Web-based remote machining in a decentralized environment. Particularly, this paper presents our latest development on 3D model-based and sensor-driven remote machining. Once a product design is given, its process plan and NC codes are generated by using a distributed process planning (DPP) system. The NC codes are then used for remote machining via a standard Web browser. In this paper, the focus is given to the concept and prototype implementation of the technology. A case study of a test part machining on a 5-axis milling machine is also completed for testing and validation. It is expected that the developed technology can also be applied to design verification as well as production in a distributed manufacturing environment.

Keywords

decentralised control; mechanical engineering computing; milling machines; numerical control; online front-ends; process planning; telecontrol; 5-axis milling machine; NC code; Web browser; Web-based remote machine; decentralized environment; distributed manufacturing environment; distributed process planning system; model-driven approach; remote machine control; sensor-driven remote machine; Code standards; Machine control; Machining; Manufacturing; Metalworking machines; Process planning; Product design; Production; Prototypes; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Automation Science and Engineering, 2008. CASE 2008. IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Arlington, VA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-2022-3

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-2023-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/COASE.2008.4626408

Filename

4626408