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Intelligent - Interoperable - Informative - Innovative The aim of the next generation Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines is for it to be more intelligent, interoperable and adaptable. Over the years, G-codes (ISO 6983) have been extensively used by the CNC machine tools for part programming and are now considered as a bottleneck for smart machining processes. A new standard known as STEP-NC is being developed as the data model for a new breed of CNC machine tools. The data model represents a common standard specifically aimed for intelligent CNC manufacturing, making the goal of a standardized CNC controller and NC code generation facility a reality. It is believed that CNC machines implementing STEP-NC will be the basis for a more open and adaptable CNC architecture. The major research work at the Intelligent and Interoperable Manufacturing Systems (IIMS) group focuses STEP-NC based machine diagnostics, monitoring, optimization, simulation, energy-efficient machining processes and cloud-based CNC.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Smart Machining Solutions
Faculty of Engineering
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz
Contact details: Professor Xun Xu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand Tel: +64(9)3737599 ext.84527, Fax: +64(9)3737479, Email: [email protected] https://www.mech.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/xun-xu
