Virtual CNC Cylindrical Grinding Machine Tool Based on Web

摘要

This paper presents a virtual system to simulate the main functions of CNC cylindrical grinding machine tool for training operation of the machine tool and simulating the grinding parameters. The system is based on VRML, Matlab Web Server and B/S structure. Users can visit the system through the IE browser with the VRML plug-in. First, the paper describes the system structure and components. Secondly, geometric simulation and the relevant key technologies of the virtual CNC cylindrical grinding machine tool are presented. Thirdly, grinding parameters simulation is implemented using Matlab Web Service. At last, an example of virtual machining stepped shaft is illustrated. Compared to other CNC machining simulation methods, the method in the paper has a good man-machine interaction and does not rely on expensive CAD/CAM software.