Abstract
This paper discusses a hybrid deposition–removal manufacturing system being developed at the University of Missouri--Rolla. The system consists of a laser system, five-axis CNC machining center, and powder feeder system. A description of the control software, real-time control architecture, and integration of various subsystems to build the hybrid system is given. The interaction of the real-time controller with various sensors and subsystems to monitor and regulate the process is presented. The communication between integrated process planning for the system and real–time control is also discussed in this paper.
Recommended Citation
M. R. Boddu et al., "System Integration and Real-Time Control Architecture of a Laser Aided Manufacturing Process," Proceedings of the 13th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (2002, Austin, TX), pp. 522 - 529, University of Texas at Austin, Aug 2002.
Meeting Name
13th Annual Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (2002: Aug. 5-7, Austin, TX)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Publication Date
07 Aug 2002
Comments
The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the National Science Foundation (DMI-9871185), Missouri Research Board, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (#02022-A), and Missouri Department of Economic Development.