Desarrollo de prototipo de estación de maquinado CNC

Abstract

In this paper a CNC machining station (Computerized Numerical Control) is developed for its later integration into a manufacturing cell prototype, considered as a mechatronic system. For this, it is assumed the task of carrying out the mechanical and control design of a CNC vertical machining center, with the sole objective of machining parts with specific characteristics from material removal method. The development and design of a CNC machining station began with the manufacture of mechanical structure from rigid and suitable materials for its feasible construction; 3D printing of parts was necessary for fastening stepper motors used and its respective control was achieved by using Arduino software and hardware platform and Universal Gcode Sender, in conjunction with a stepper motor control module. Subsequently, necessary adjustments and programming are made to carry out corresponding functional tests and to ensure adequate machining of required parts, which marks continuity of integration process of this station to a manufacturing cell prototype.