Review article

LinuxCNC – the enhanced machine controller: application and an overview

Tomislav Staroveški ; Department of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Danko Brezak ; Department of Robotics and Production System Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Toma Udiljak ; Department of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This paper presents an application and a critical overview of the Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC2), a Linux based CNC open architecture control system (OAC) implemented in an industrial milling testbed platform. The development of such a machine tool was motivated by educational and research requirements, especially in the field of design and analysis of machining process monitoring and control algorithms. The EMC2 was analysed in view of compatible hardware components and software interfaces, configuration abilities and industrial applicability. Also, characteristics of the developed testbed together with the basic implementation details are depicted.

Keywords

Computer Numerical Control (CNC); enhanced machine controller; LinuxCNC; open architecture controller; machine tool retrofitting; milling machine testbed

Hrčak ID:

112334

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/112334

Publication date:

20.12.2013.

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