Automated Gas Cutting Machine Using Open CNC

Abstract

This is to develop & investigate into an open CNC based gas cutting machine using freeware support to perform gas cutting operations on steel plates. A prototype for a low cost automation solution is proposed which will study the feasibility of a two axis CNC machine to improve the accuracy in implementation of gas cutting. The fundamental concept of CNC is still preserved but the operation is manipulated by a motion control system consisting of microcontrollers. This machine will provide a motion control system that provides the tool the freedom to be interpolated to interpolate various profiles. It is the independent system that allows integration of application programs, microcontrollers and drive circuits as well as G code interpreters. It is portable and user friendly hence suitable for all fabrication and production-oriented.