There are many NC machines and CNC machines that have old controllers which can not link computers with integrated CAD/CAM system. Therefore, it may not able to apply CAD/CAM/CNC technology in such systems. This article presents a model and research results for integrating CAD/CAM system with CNC machines using a Fanuc controller and for deploying CAD/CAM/CNC technology applications in training and technology transfer at Thai Nguyen University of Technology. | Dương Xuân Trường và cs Tạp chí KHOA HỌC & CÔNG NGHỆ 58(10): 37 - 41 INTEGRATED MACHINE CENTER VMC-85S WITH THE CAD/CAM SYSTEM - APPLICATION OF CAD/CAM/CNC IN TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY * Duong Xuan Truong , Tran Minh Duc, Do The Vinh, Hoang Minh Phuc, Vu Hong Khiem Thai Nguyen University of Technology ABSTRACT Currently, most of the equipments that have been invested in mechanical engineering in Viet Nam are not synchronized. There are many NC machines and CNC machines that have old controllers which can not link computers with integrated CAD/CAM system. Therefore, it may not able to apply CAD/CAM/CNC technology in such systems. This article presents a model and research results for integrating CAD/CAM system with CNC machines using a Fanuc controller and for deploying CAD/CAM/CNC technology applications in training and technology transfer at Thai Nguyen University of Technology. Keywords: CAD/CAM/CNC, Integrated the CAD/CAM system with CNC machines, Fanuc control Parameter setting RS232, Applications CAD/CAM in training and technology transfer * 1. INTRODUCTION . Methods to connect CNC machine Currently, CAD/CAM technology applications are becoming common in manufacturing and process engineering in Vietnam. For training and transfering this technology, Thai Nguyen University of Technology has invested in equipments such as: CAD/CAM design laboratory, machine center VMC-85S, Coordinates Measure Machines (CMM) C544, Rapid prototyping machine - 3DP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing OpenCIM. However, the machine center VMC-85S is not able to be connected with the CAD/CAM system, because the machine does not have a DNC function and signal transmission cable. As well, no transmission software is installed in the parameter functions of the machine. In order to connect the CNC machine, the NC code can be delivered from one or more computers. The process will then compile the content of the files into the NC .
