Summary
The aim of this paper is to improve CNC programming of machine tools and to
minimize the need for human intervention or manual inputs. The proposed optimization
method for tool selection is based on a genetic algorithm. Experimental approval is done by
using the Matlab environment and it has been shown that the proposed method is useful for
the optimization of cutting tool selection. The reason for developing this method is to reduce
human resources during the machining process, and at the same time to decrease the cost of
the product, to save time and to achieve higher efficiency. This approach is called intelligent
way of CNC programming.
Key words: machine tools, intelligent, optimization of tool selection, CNC
programming, Matlab