Monitoring and control of tools in multifunctional machine tools

Abstract

Machining centers and multifunctional machine tools are used in computerized integrated production. They are equipped with a large number of cutting tools for production of a specific batch of parts. In such automatic systems, monitoring and control systems replace the human operator. Monitoring of the state of machining systems is essential today in monitoring and control of the machining operations [1, 2]. It is important to create monitoring systems to support reliable tool operation in multifunctional machine tools. The goals of such systems are to minimize the damage from serious disruption of tool operation and to ensure timely tool replacement. To that end the multifunctional machine tools and/or the numerical control system must be equipped with sensors and various monitoring devices. A strategy must be developed for the prevention of disruption of the machining process and tool failure.