Research on visual collaborative design platform for CNC machine tools

Building the virtual visual design platform is the basis to implement collaborative design for NC machine tools. The platform constructed the globally shared information model based on the STEP Standard, and used PDM system to integrate and encapsulate CAD/CAE and other application software for the product development. The platform also integrated the expert system of NC machine tools design, analysis and estimation. The expert system utilized fuzzy estimation principle to evaluate the design and simulation analysis results and make decisions. The platform provides the collaborative intelligent environment for the design of virtual NC machine tools prototype aiming at integrated product design team. It also supports the customized development of NC machine tools.