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1. Introduction
The CNC (computer numerical control) is a
technology that uses microcomputers to generate, parse
and execute the sequential control that describes the
end effectors behavior, such as position and time
profiles, rotating speed, tool selection and many other
features that vary with each application [1]. The
application of this technique is often used in turning,
drilling, milling and, nowadays, expanding its
application to other tasks than machining, like in
electronic components insertion, tube welding and
cutting robots [2]. Compared with the older CNC
controllers developed, a great improvement took place
in the PC (personal computer) based controllers,
because of the easiness of adding new features to the
controller, such as changing the control algorithm,
adding new sensors and actuators not previously
observed in the design phase of the machine.
One of the first big steps towards the use of PC as a
CNC machine controller was given in the 1990s, when
the first version of the NIST RS274/NGC Interpreter [3]
was released. Many other PC based controllers were
Corresponding author: Paulo A. Sherring da Rocha Jr.,
engineer, research fields: electrical drives, embedded systems
and robotics. E-mail: paulo_sherring@yahoo.com.br.
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480 mm
Travel on axis Z
100 mm
Maximum holding torque
10 kgfcm (unipolar)
on axis
Motor wiring
Bipolar
Bipolar motor parameters L = 0.020 H, R = 4
Resolution
Driving mode
Half step
Trapezoidal, 14 mm diameter, 3
mm step
Polyacetal e Brass
Universal Machine, 150 W, 35,000
rpm. Variable speed, controlled by
a phase controlled TRIAC
Manual tool change, 3.2 mm
diameter
Threaded Rod
Nut
End effector
Mandrel
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3. Results
After the definition of all the mechanical parameters
of the plant, an initial 3D model was developed using
the software SolidWorks 2009, shown in Fig. 3. The
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4. Conclusions
Although all the electronic parts are already built and
fully functional, the proposed prototype CNC machine
is still being built. Therefore, no practical results but
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Acknowledgments
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