A research on open CNC system based on architecture/component software reuse technology

By analyzing the current development situation of open computer numerical control (CNC) system and architecture/component software reuse technology, this paper researches on open CNC system based on this technology. Adopting domain engineering method, a CNC system is always organized with its data communication, which plays a role of key link. Furthermore, from which the reusable architecture of an open CNC system is extracted. Also the architecture is instanced to reusable data communication components, which differs from general architecture. The facet modal sorting, expression, storage and retrieval of CNC system components are introduced. Combined with all useful information as above, the integrated development platform of open CNC system is constructed. Supported by this platform, the workflow of developing open CNC systems includes two correlated courses: the development of reusable CNC components, and the construction of an application system with these reusable components. Furthermore, the real-time capability of a CNC application system on MS-Windows can be tested by this platform. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.