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Virtual/Digital and Internet-based Machining

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This chapter provides comprehensive knowledge regarding the application of various virtual digital and information techniques to machining processes and machine tools, and their simulation and visualization. A number of manufacturing concepts used in modern industry, such as Internet-based manufacturing, digital manufacturing, virtual manufacturing and telemanufacturing, are characterized. In particular, architectures of digital manufacturing and virtual manufacturing, along with their practical applications, are presented. The architecture of the virtual machine tool and numerous examples of simulations of machining process performing on multi-axis/multitasking are visualized. Moreover, virtual simulation platform enabling design, programming and visualization complex manufacturing systems, such as robotized workcells, is introduced. Different communication systems based on the Internet, Ethernet and local area networks, along with appropriate software and hardware, are presented. Remote diagnosis and machining operation monitoring, as well as teleservice being integral elements of next-generation manufacturing are overviewed. Some developing trends in intelligent manufacturing are discussed.