Abstract
M.Ing.
The Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) process is a machining process that is
widespread, and a constant search for further optimisation thereof exists. Additionally,
the need for remote monitoring and control of such systems is prominent in industry,
as automisation lends itself to the control of groups of machinery from a central
location.
This thesis presents a remote monitoring system, equipped with an Expert System in
the pursuit of optimising the efficiency of an EDM system. Extensive test results are
used to build the rule base for the Expert System. Experimental results confirm
optimisation of efficiency, and the experimental setup is illustrated.