The open architecture controller uses a standard PC platform with generic hardware components and software, and allows programming in C or Basic languages. This open architecture controller has been interfaced with a high speed milling machine and a MAZAK CNC machining center through an in-house designed board shown below.
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PC based Open Architecture Controller with a Graphical Interface | Interface Board for MAZAK |
Connection of the Open-Architecture Controller to MAZAK CNC Machining Center for Contouring Control
Connection of the Open-Architecture Controller to MAZAK CNC Machining Center for Surface Roughness Control
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