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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"Computer Numerical Control"”.
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Vision-based localization for robot-CNC hybrid manufacturing
… hybrid process can be realized by retrofitting Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines with deposition heads, adding spindles and deposition heads to robots, or developing part localization methods to transfer parts from an additive cell to a CNC machine. Here, a novel, robot-CNC hybrid …
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Time-optimal CNC tool paths : a mathematical model of machining
… reduce the time that it takes for a 5-axis CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machine to sweep an entire free-form surface in its finishing stage. We formulate a non-classical variational time-optimization problem defined on a 2-dimensional manifold subject to both equality and inequality …
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Evaluation, design, and construction of the Wallace Astrophysical Observatory Camera for astronomical observations
… of the WAOcam involved using the following: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe, CNC mill, drill press, and a Waterjet (cutting machine). The manufacturing process also required learning of Omax (software for the Waterjet) and MasterCam 9.1 (software for the CNC lathe and CNC mill). The …
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Improving inventory management to increase profitability
ShopSabre, a leading designer and manufacturer of computer numerical control (CNC) routers and plasma tables, is experiencing robust growth, with revenues growing an average of 40% each year since 2015. Due to this growth, ShopSabre maintains an average backlog of 130-140 machines and an average …
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Design and development of a small-scale 12S-14P outer rotor HEFSM
… assembly, and experimental test. The computer-aided software of SolidWorks is used to implement the first stage of APA while the prototype structure is fabricated using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. The prototype has been tested experimentally using a measurement tool …
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Real time water pipes leak detection using electromagnetic waves for the water industry
… and the PCB board was fabricated by using a computer numerical control (CNC) routing machine. Finally the graphical interface package LabVIEW was used to control the frequency sweep for the sensor and to capture the data from the sensor. Based on the findings of this project, the EM wave …
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New technique for the development of open CNC cell controller based on ISO 14649 and ISO 6983
The aim of modern Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is to be more flexible, interoperable, adoptable, open and intelligent. In the projection towards the development of the next generation of CNC systems, the problem of current International Standards Organization (ISO) data interface model (ISO …
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Modification of a vertical machining centre to include turning operations : an investigation
There has been an accelerated use of Computer Numerical Control machine tools by developed countries over the past decade resulting in manufacturing companies becoming more competitive on the world market. However, the initial cost of these machines is prohibitive to many companies in the third …
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Process Capability in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing Cell
… more companies are beginning to integrate computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) cells on their production floors. Through CIM cell integration, companies have the ability to reduce process time and increase production. One of the problems created with CIM cell automation is caused by the …
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Prediction of machined parts distortion by the finite element method
… the aircraft industry in particular, employs computer numerical control machining to produce the aircraft components. However, it has often been found that problems of distortion occur when thin and slender components are manufactured this way. It is believed that the distortion arises due to …
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Material Properties of Human Rib Cortical Bone from Dynamic Tension Coupon Testing
… dog bone shaped tension coupons using a small computer numerical control machine. A high-rate servo-hydraulic Material Testing System equipped with a custom slack adaptor, to provide constant strain rates, was used to apply tension loads to failure at an average rate of 0.5 strains/sec. The …
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On Application of Optimal Control to Intelligent Manufacturing
… milling of aluminum alloys through a three-axes Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tool. The developed controller is called Evaluation and Perception Controller (EPC), and it con- sists of three layers: sensor, perception, and cognitive. A set of sensors displayed in the working volume …
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Gap Waveguide Array Element Filters
… higher frequencies such as W-band are required. Control of spectral emissions in integrated mm-wave systems has so far been neglected due to the limited amount of devices operating at the frequency range. Gap waveguides are a type of waveguide implemented in a periodic metamaterial that offer …
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Accuracy Improvement in Robotic Milling Through Data-Driven Modelling and Control
… their low-cost and large workspace compared to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. However, the instantaneous position accuracy of industrial robots during milling is dependent on the vibratory behavior of the end effector tool tip. Consequently, it is important to model and predict …
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Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading-numerical and experimental
… sheet of 2 mm thick DOMEX-700 MC sheet and then Computer Numerical Control (CNC) bending them to the desired profile. Three panel configurations were experimentally blast tested, namely, a 105° V-angle with a 32 mm V-tip radius, a 105° V-angle with a 62 mm V-tip radius and a 120° V-angle with a …
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Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading - Numerical and Experimental
… sheet of 2 mm thick DOMEX-700 MC sheet and then Computer Numerical Control (CNC) bending them to the desired profile. Three panel configurations were experimentally blast tested, namely, a 105° V-angle with a 32 mm V-tip radius, a 105° V-angle with a 62 mm V-tip radius and a 120° V-angle with a …
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Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading - Numerical and Experimental
… sheet of 2 mm thick DOMEX-700 MC sheet and then Computer Numerical Control (CNC) bending them to the desired profile. Three panel configurations were experimentally blast tested, namely, a 105° V-angle with a 32 mm V-tip radius, a 105° V-angle with a 62 mm V-tip radius and a 120° V-angle with a …
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Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading - Numerical and Experimental
… sheet of 2 mm thick DOMEX-700 MC sheet and then Computer Numerical Control (CNC) bending them to the desired profile. Three panel configurations were experimentally blast tested, namely, a 105° V-angle with a 32 mm V-tip radius, a 105° V-angle with a 62 mm V-tip radius and a 120° V-angle with a …
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Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading - Numerical and Experimental
… sheet of 2 mm thick DOMEX-700 MC sheet and then Computer Numerical Control (CNC) bending them to the desired profile. Three panel configurations were experimentally blast tested, namely, a 105° V-angle with a 32 mm V-tip radius, a 105° V-angle with a 62 mm V-tip radius and a 120° V-angle with a …
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Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading - Numerical and Experimental
… sheet of 2 mm thick DOMEX-700 MC sheet and then Computer Numerical Control (CNC) bending them to the desired profile. Three panel configurations were experimentally blast tested, namely, a 105° V-angle with a 32 mm V-tip radius, a 105° V-angle with a 62 mm V-tip radius and a 120° V-angle with a …
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