Application of Neural Networks to Calculating Feed Speeds for the Milling Machine

The neural network is one of the soft computing methods usually used to solve the problems that could not be done by traditional computation. The operation of the CNC machine requires regular adjustment of the input parameters in order to produce high quality products and to keep machines in good conditions for a long time. However, some parameters can't be computed directly from the mathematic formulas but can only be calculated approximately by some softcomputing methods such as neural networks. This article presents the neural network design to calculate optimal feed speeds of the milling process in the CNC machines based on the parameters of surface roughness, tool diameters and the depth of a cut