Scope and Topics

• Knowledge and feature-based machining

• Setup, planning, and pre-processing of CNC machining

• Tool-axis and tool position computation

• General tool path computation and algorithms

• Simulation, verification, and post-generation optimization

• Machine tool and cutting dynamics

• Open architecture and shop floor cloud computing

• Tool path planning in hybrid and additive manufacturing

• NC machining in industry 4.0

• Cyber physical systems for NC machining

Reviewed and selected papers from CNCM2018 will appear on the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology as a special issue.