Introduction
Computer numerical control (CNC) machines are unquestionably a catalyst for recent manufacturing evolution.Essentially a sector of industrial robot systems, they are programmable to perform, within their designed limits,numerous types of machining operations. What once took several operators hours to complete can now be accomplished with a CNC machine alone and in a fraction of the time, with laser accuracy and no risk to human safety or of human error.

Advantech's PCM-9587 single board computer is extremely suitable for factory conditions. Its durable components speed through files created by computer aided manufacturing (CAM)software; designs of complex 3-D objects are directly input into the CNC machine system enabling it to begin production right away.

Solution
From a completely sterile area to debris flying in all directions, from air conditioned comfort to sweltering stale air, factory conditions can vary greatly. Such settings require a computer that can adapt to almost any production environment and, especially, provide:
• Reliable CPU core engine for non-operator production runs   • High performance to increase production quantity
• Single board module to reduce add-on boards                     • Low power consumption and heat output
• RS-232 for motion control

System
The Advantech PCM-9587 (Intel® Celeron® M EBX SBC with VGA, LVDS, Ethernet, 4 COM, 2 SATA, 4 USB 2.0, and 8-bit GPIO) is a dependable system featuring an embeddedOS, LCD display, and fanless design. It is extremely suited for CNC machines and their typical environments. Whether intricate curves are being cut, straight lines or complex 3-D structures are being constructed, production time as well as the number of steps that require human interaction can be significantly reduced.

Benefits
• Mature technology provides a reliable system.    • All-in-one single board design means add-ons are unnecessary.
• Cabling kit makes for flexible system design.     • Fanless operation is highly dust resistant.