Title: Numerical control system for the ultrasonic vibration assisted electrical discharge machine tool

Authors: J.H. Zhang, Y. Qin, Q.H. Zhang, Y.J. Hu, S.F. Ren

Addresses: Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jing-Shi Road 73, Jinan 250061, China. ' Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jing-Shi Road 73, Jinan 250061, China. ' Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jing-Shi Road 73, Jinan 250061, China. ' Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jing-Shi Road 73, Jinan 250061, China. ' Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jing-Shi Road 73, Jinan 250061, China

Abstract: A numerical control system for the ultrasonic vibration assisted electrical discharge machine tool is developed, based on the Windows 98 operating system, industrial PC, PMAC-1 four axes controller and servo-motor. Compared with the traditional control system, it provides better man-machine interaction and integration. The design based on modules makes it flexible and easier for the user to operate.

Keywords: electrical discharge machining; EDM; UEDM; electro-discharge machining; NC machining; numerical control; ultrasonic vibration; non-traditional machining; advanced machining.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2005.006834

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2005 Vol.7 No.2/3/4, pp.308 - 317

Published online: 17 Apr 2005 *

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