CNC machines diagnostics

Mechatronics is an exhaustive coverage of the various aspects from design to testing of high technology computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. With the introduction of advanced features on CNC machines and with the introduction of flexible manufacturing system (FMS) and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) diagnostic systems to detect wear and breakage assumed importance as the operation on such systems are normally unmanned or minimally manned. A large number of systems are available for automatic tool monitoring on CNC machines. The basic monitoring principles are as follows: registration of tool working hours, measurement of output power, measurement of cutting forces, geometric measurement of tools or products. Need to diagnose not only tools, but also to diagnose the machine modules. For diagnostics of machines modules and elements is necessary to apply artificial intelligence (AI) techniques.