Investigation of Control Algorithms for Machine Tool Coupled Axes

Modern trends in the development of mechanical engineering and the construction industry include the necessity to create large-sized machine tools, equipment for 3D printing of buildings, and other technological systems with a complex kinematic structures. As a rule, such equipment contains organs driven by several servo drives. The control of this equipment is carried out with applying various coupled-axes control algorithms. An application of CNC-based software and hardware complex for the experimental investigation of such algorithms is proposed. The principles of organizing various schemes to control coupled-axes are considered. The capabilities of the complex for recording a large number of experimental data in the process of controlling such equipment are shown. Examples of experimental investigations of coupled axes control algorithms are presented.