Virtual Simulator for five axis vertical Turrning Center in Python graphical Environment Integrated with Open Architecture Control System

Abstract

This paper proposes how to simulate five axis vertical turning center in open architecture software environment EMC2 (Enhanced Machine Controller). It was shown how to integrate functions of direct and inverse kinematics, way of modelling the components of virtual machine tool in the Python environment, their connection within the machine simulator that allows movement simulation in the function of NC machining program. Machine simulator is integrated in the software environment EMC2.