Theory and Design of CNC Systems

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) controllers are high value-added products counting for over 30% of the price of machine tools. The development of CNC technology depends on the integration of technologies from many different industries, and requires strategic long-term support. 'Theory and Design of CNC Systems' covers the elements of control, the design of control systems, and modern open-architecture control systems. Topics covered include Numerical Control Kernel (NCK) design of CNC, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), and the Man-Machine Interface (MMI), as well as the major modules for the development of conversational programming methods. The concepts and primary elements of STEP-NC are also introduced. A collaboration of several authors with considerable experience in CNC development, education, and research, this highly focused textbook on the principles and development technologies of CNC controllers can also be used as a guide for those working on CNC development in industry.

Suk-Hwan Suh is a professor within the School of Industrial Engineering at POSTECH. He has been a project analyst for the Hyundai Motor Company and worked in various universities in the USA, France and Australia. His research interests are unbiquitous manufacturing and management for extended product life cycle; international standard information technology global cooperation & conformance; and e-manufacturing for STEP-NC, intelligent shop floor, MES, ERP.

Seong-Kyoon Kang currently works for K&S International Patents in Seoul.

Dae-Hyuk Chung is based in Changwon, Korea, working for Doosan Infracore, Ltd.

Dr Ian Stroud is first assistant at the Laboratoire des outils Informatiques por la Conception et la Production en mécanique at the Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne.