Title :
BCL-the industrial CNC standard
Author :
Mahieddine, F. ; Webb, D.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Manuf. Syst. Eng., Leeds Polytech., UK
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In 1983 the Electronics Industries Association published the standard RS-494, commonly referred to as BCL (binary cutter location) data exchange format. BCL is a means of standardising the formats for NC part programs. Its aim is to eliminate the cost and confusion associated with multiple postprocessors and enable the portability of part programs among different machine tools. The article gives a review of BCL and its introduction. It also discusses the nature of BCL data, its implementation aspects and the advantages it offers the NC industry
Keywords :
computerised numerical control; electronic data interchange; standards; BCL data exchange format; Electronics Industries Association; NC part programs; binary cutter location; industrial CNC standard; machine tools; part programs; portability; standard RS-494;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Engineering Journal
