Automatic production (Unmanned production) system, just like FMS, is one of the current trend in manufacturing. In this caes, the machining cell or flexible manufacturing system should consist of NC machines with material handling devices, highly sophisticated techniques and high level software. In this article, Imentioned some important monitoring methods-monitor of machine conditions, for instance, power consumption of main spindle motor and servo motors, cutting forces, monitor of cutter path and tool breakage, etc.
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