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Development and application of software for open and soft multi-axis EDM CNC systems

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This study aimed to develop software for multi-axis electrical discharge machining (EDM) computer numerical control (CNC) systems using open CNC technology and soft CNC technology and to then apply the software to the machining of rimmed turbine blisks. Through the analysis of functional requirements, this study established the hierarchy structure of the software. On the basis of this structure, three main modules and their communications were established with Linux and RT-Linux as the development platforms. The software architecture was also constructed. Through the construction of the modules and communications and the realization of the functions, the multi-axis EDM CNC system software was developed and installed into a five-axis EDM CNC machine to realize the machining of rimmed turbine blisks. Machining results show that the architecture of the software is correct, harmonious, and reasonable. The software is also stable and reliable and features strong real-time capability and accurate movement control.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, No. 600, Ligong Rd., Jimei District, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian, China

    Haipeng Huang

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 92, West Dazhi Street, Nan Gang District, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China

    Guanxin Chi & Zhenlong Wang

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Huang, H., Chi, G. & Wang, Z. Development and application of software for open and soft multi-axis EDM CNC systems. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 86, 2689–2700 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-8353-6

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