The Modular Concept in Computer Numerical Control

Maclean, R. S.; Bruce, J. W.; Davies, B.

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-01857-4_23

R. S. Maclean³,
J. W. Bruce³ &
B. Davies³

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In the design of numerical control systems for machine tools several advantages may be gained by basing the control system on a small, general-purpose, digital computer rather than on special-purpose electronics, particularly on more complex machines. At the National Engineering Laboratory such a CNC system is being developed in modular form so that it may be applied to a wide range of machines. Initial development has taken place on a Herbert Co-ordatrol drill. This paper describes the system with particular emphasis on the software which, it is believed, has some valuable new features.

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National Engineering Laboratory, East Kilbride, Glasgow, UK
R. S. Maclean, J. W. Bruce & B. Davies

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK
S. A. Tobias (Chance Professor and Head of Department) (Chance Professor and Head of Department)
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK
F. Koenigsberger (Professor of Machine Tool Engineering) (Professor of Machine Tool Engineering)

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Maclean, R.S., Bruce, J.W., Davies, B. (1973). The Modular Concept in Computer Numerical Control. In: Tobias, S.A., Koenigsberger, F. (eds) Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Machine Tool Design and Research Conference. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01857-4_23

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