A STEP-NC approach for multi-process manufacturing, simulation and optimisation

Matthieu Rauch, Raphael Laguionie and Jean-Yves Hascoët

International Journal of Product Development, 2014, vol. 19, issue 1/2/3, 21-38

Abstract: With STEP-NC object oriented programming standard, the next generation of CNC machine tools promises to be more open, intelligent and interoperable. As this ISO standard totally integrates CNC controllers into the CAD/CAM/CNC numerical chain, it provides an opportunity to stand as a common data model for various manufacturing processes. This paper first proposes a multi-process manufacturing approach by using STEP-NC as the optimal data model for process planning, process specificities and inter-processes simulations. Then, experimental validations are ensured by the advanced CNC platform for multi-process manufacturing developed in the laboratory. Finally, the realisation of a part on the platform by using the multi-process manufacturing concept shows the efficiency of the proposed approach.

Keywords: multi-process manufacturing; STEP; STEP-NC; process planning; simulation; optimisation; object oriented programming; OOP; CNC; CADCAM. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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