CNC open architectures.(computer numerical control) From: Control Engineering | Date: January 1, 2008| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2008 Reed Business Information, Inc. (US). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Krzysztof Pietrusewicz, Ph.D., Control Engineering Poland

Most computer numerical control (CNC) systems are closed for users. Engineers typically can only program the machine, nothing more. Even if it has a so-called programming interface (including 3D visualization and process simulation, pre-defined milling/turning cycles, or even a small CAD/CAM system), it cannot be freely modified by the user.

Open architecture control systems, however developers understand them, are a noticeable trend of modern control systems technology. 'Open' is a very fashionable way to describe ...

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