A multi-agent-based intelligent STEP-NC controller for CNC machine tools

@article{citeulike:2899008, abstract = {ISO 6983 has now been considered as a bottleneck for developing next generation CNC machine tools. STEP-NC is a new interface standard between CAD/CAM systems and CNC machines, which not only provides an object-oriented data model for CNC with a detailed and structured data interface that incorporates feature-based programming, but also represents a data model for intelligent computer numerical controllers. This paper presents a conceptual framework of holonic compliant data interference for numerical control STEP-NC controller to implement intelligent control for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. The architecture is comprised of 14 functional agents, such as interpreter agent, process planning agent, NCK/PLC agent, decision-making agent, etc. These agents can co-operate closely to carry out various functions of the intelligent STEP-NC controller in a desired manner. The process flow for the STEP-NC controller is analysed. Furthermore, the implementation for two functional agents (i.e. interpreter agent and process planning agent) is described in detail. Finally, the preliminary development of a prototype system is discussed. As a result, the framework and implementation methods proposed provide a paradigm for future implementation of an intelligent STEP-NC controller.}, author = {Lan, H. and Liu, R. and Zhang, C. }, citeulike-article-id = {2899008}, doi = {10.1080/00207540701213494}, journal = {International Journal of Production Research}, keywords = {cnc, mas, step-nc}, number = {14}, pages = {3887--3907}, posted-at = {2008-06-16 17:34:15}, priority = {2}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, title = {A multi-agent-based intelligent STEP-NC controller for CNC machine tools}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207540701213494}, volume = {46}, year = {2008} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:2899008 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2899008 TI - A multi-agent-based intelligent STEP-NC controller for CNC machine tools JF - International Journal of Production Research VL - 46 IS - 14 SP - 3887 EP - 3907 PB - Taylor & Francis N2 - ISO 6983 has now been considered as a bottleneck for developing next generation CNC machine tools. STEP-NC is a new interface standard between CAD/CAM systems and CNC machines, which not only provides an object-oriented data model for CNC with a detailed and structured data interface that incorporates feature-based programming, but also represents a data model for intelligent computer numerical controllers. This paper presents a conceptual framework of holonic compliant data interference for numerical control STEP-NC controller to implement intelligent control for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. The architecture is comprised of 14 functional agents, such as interpreter agent, process planning agent, NCK/PLC agent, decision-making agent, etc. These agents can co-operate closely to carry out various functions of the intelligent STEP-NC controller in a desired manner. The process flow for the STEP-NC controller is analysed. Furthermore, the implementation for two functional agents (i.e. interpreter agent and process planning agent) is described in detail. Finally, the preliminary development of a prototype system is discussed. As a result, the framework and implementation methods proposed provide a paradigm for future implementation of an intelligent STEP-NC controller. KW - cnc KW - mas KW - step-nc AU - Lan, H AU - Liu, R AU - Zhang, C PY - 2008/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207540701213494 ER -