Implementation of Augmented Reality Applications to Reduce Errors in the CNC Machining Process

Abstract

Nowadays, one of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as Augmented Reality (AR), has been increasingly applied in the manufacturing industries of the metalworking process as a technological application tool whose main objective is to optimize the manufacturing process. This technology can increase the visual experience of the user. At the same time, it results useful due to the great diversity of applications it can be implemented. This research project aims to implement an AR application tool to reduce errors in the machining processes by Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) to help CNC machine operators work more efficiently through virtual environments. With the application of this project, we pretend to offer an alternative low-cost solution that can be used by companies in the metalworking sector of CNC machining, which will provide the following benefits: optimizing manufacturing processes, improving the efficiency of manual assemblies, accelerating the training of operating personnel, improve efficiency and safety of the operator in maintenance and reduction of manufacturing costs.