Method for hard machining of a precut and heat-treated gearwheel workpiece using a tool in a gear processing machine, having sensors and/or detectors, comprising: providing target data of the workpiece, determining a first relative movement of the tool relative to the workpiece based on the target data, executing the first relative movement, wherein an NC-controller brings the tool into contact with the workpiece in a controlled manner by the execution of the first relative movement, providing real-time measured values and movement data by means of the sensors and/or detectors during the execution of the first relative movement, performing an analysis of the real-time measured values together with the movement data and determining adapted, workpiece-specific relative movements, hard machining at least one region of a tooth of the workpiece, wherein the NC-controller executes the adapted, workpiece-specific relative movements of the tool relative to the workpiece.

A runtime server includes a plurality of simultaneously executing runtime systems, which are configured for real-time execution of a control program for an automation system. At least two of the runtime systems execute application modules of the control program, with at least one module executing an application of the control program being installed on each runtime system. Each runtime system has a data transmission interface for transmitting data between the runtime systems and/or application modules, an I/O configuration which defines an allocation between at least one variable of the application modules and at least one hardware address of a hardware component of the automation system, an I/O interface for data exchange between the runtime systems and hardware components, and an intermediate I/O mapping layer. The I/O configurations are mapped in the intermediate I/O mapping layer.

A method of forming a part using additive manufacturing may include receiving, at a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine, a computer aided design (CAD) model of the part. The method may further include dividing the CAD model into plurality of sections. The method may further include slicing each of the plurality of sections into a plurality of layers. Each section may include a distinct set of print parameters. The method may further include depositing a flowable material onto a worktable according the set of print parameters for each section of the of the plurality of sections to manufacture the part.

There is provided a numerical controller capable of automatic selection of a function appropriate for a machining request and optimization of parameters, and a CAD/CAM-CNC integrated system. The numerical controller includes: a shared database storing machining resource information about the numerical controller and a machine tool; and machining instruction information including machining content information created by CAD and CAM and machining request information about a request required for machining; a machining instruction deciphering portion deciphering the machining instruction information; and a machining instruction executing portion executing the machining based on a result of decipherment by the machining instruction deciphering portion; and the machining instruction deciphering portion executes at least one of a process for judging whether the machining is possible or not based on the machining instruction information and the machining resource information, a process for deciding parameters for the machining and a process for automatically selecting a function to be used for the machining.

A facility for automated modelling of the cutting process for a particular material to be cut by a beam cutting tool, such as a waterjet cutting system, from empirical data to predict aspects of the waterjet's effect on the workpiece across a range of material thicknesses, across a range of cutting geometries, and across a range of cutting quality levels, all of which may be broader than, and independent of the actual requirements for a target workpiece, is described.

According to various embodiments, an electronic apparatus may comprise: a communication circuit; at least one sensor for detecting first sensing information related to a state of at least one machine tool connected to the electronic apparatus; and a processor configured to transmit the detected first sensing information to a server, receive, from the server, reference information acquired on the basis of the first sensing information and second sensing information related to a state of at least one external machine tool connected to at least one external electronic apparatus, and determine the state related to the at least one machine tool on the basis of the received reference information. Various embodiments are possible.

An additive manufacturing tool configured to couple to a spindle of a CNC machine, comprises a plurality of drive wheels movable between an engaged position wherein they compress filament from a filament source against a drive disc and a disengaged position wherein they are spaced apart from the filament, and a delivery assembly including a heating element and a nozzle having an outlet opening. When the plurality of drive wheels are in the engaged position and the drive disc is rotated, the filament is drawn into the tool from the filament source and routed around the drive disc to the nozzle, where heat transferred from the heating element to the nozzle melts the filament so that the filament flows through the outlet opening.

A control system includes an encoder and a control device that controls a target object. The encoder includes a position information generating unit that generates position information made of a predetermined amount of data and including absolute position data of an object to be detected; a configuration information generating unit that generates configuration information representing a ratio of the absolute position data in the amount of data during serial communication; and a transmission unit that transmits, to the control device, the position information and the configuration information as serial data. The control device includes a reception unit that receives the position information and the configuration information transmitted from the encoder; a storage unit that stores the received configuration information; and a notification unit that performs notification of a configuration mismatch when the stored configuration information does not match the next received configuration information.

A method of forming a part using additive manufacturing may include receiving, at a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine, a computer aided design (CAD) model of the part. The method may further include dividing the CAD model into plurality of sections. The method may further include slicing each of the plurality of sections into a plurality of layers. Each section may include a distinct set of print parameters. The method may further include depositing a flowable material onto a worktable according the set of print parameters for each section of the of the plurality of sections to manufacture the part.

System for 2D and 3D metal processing with fiber optic laser and plasma, that includes CNC for cutting metal plates with fiber optic laser and plasma and a robot arm for cutting and welding metals with fiber optic laser. The system is characterized because it includes three processes in one single equipment: metal cutting with fiber optic laser, metal cutting with plasma and metal welding with fiber optic laser. The equipment has a computer numerical control (CNC) system and a working area of 1200×3000 mm for cutting metals; it has two cutting heads, one for fiber optic laser and one for plasma as well as one 360° rotating robot arm on which the laser welding head or the laser cutting head can be placed for 3D welding, or cutting circular or rectangular pipes, respectively.