Title :
A model-driven approach for remote machine control
Author_Institution :
Nat. Res. Council of Canada, London, ON
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/COASE.2008.4626408
