摘要
This article describes experimental evaluations of the authors＇ previous studies on the knowledge-based system （KBS） aimed at capturing and managing CNC （Computer Numerical Control） operator knowledge. The proposed KBS follow thinking steps of CNC operators when they assess machining parameters described in the CAM （Computer Aided Manufacturing） file before proceeding to CNC machining processes. Also, the decision support system equipped with expert system （ES） has been proposed to realize efficient knowledge capturing system and effective usability of captured knowledge, and to recommend actions and decisions. From the viewpoint of providing useful information, the KBS should be aware of context or constraints in which the user has to deal with. In this study, the usefulness of DSS （Decision Support System） and ES is experimentally evaluated using real cases. Comparing the results of the testing participants with and without the DSS and ES, the effectiveness and usefulness were demonstrated. In addition, it was shown that the proposed system is also useful to narrow the discrepancies between CAM and CNC operators, focusing on CNC milling operations.
