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A STEP-compliant process planning system for CNC turning operations
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Machining precedence of 2½D interacting features in a feature-based data model
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The feedrate scheduling of NURBS interpolator for CNC machine tools
Computer-Aided Design
Dimensional metrology interoperability and standardization in manufacturing systems
Computer Standards & Interfaces
Method chunks for interoperability
ER'06 Proceedings of the 25th international conference on Conceptual Modeling
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
A novel methodology for cross-technology interoperability in CNC machining
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
A STEP-compliant Industrial Robot Data Model for robot off-line programming systems
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
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The aim of the next generation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines is to be portable, interoperable and adaptable. Over the years, G-codes (ISO 6983) have been extensively used by the CNC machine tools for part programming and are now considered as a bottleneck for developing next generation of CNC machines. A new standard known as STEP-NC is being developed as the data model for a new breed of CNC machine tools. The data model represents a common standard specifically aimed at the intelligent CNC manufacturing workstation, making the goal of a standardised CNC controller and NC code generation facility a reality. It is believed that CNC machines implementing STEP-NC will be the basis for a more open and adaptable architecture. This paper outlines a futuristic view of STEP-NC to support distributed interoperable intelligent manufacturing through global networking with autonomous manufacturing workstations with STEP compliant data interpretation, intelligent part program generation, diagnostics and maintenance, monitoring and job production scheduling.