Abstract: The control device installation apparatus enables a first control device or a second control device to be installed at a control panel in a selective manner, and includes: a housing configured to house the first control device or the second control device, and configured to be fastened to the control panel; a first control device fastener configured to fasten the first control device to the housing; a second control device fastener configured to fasten the second control device to the housing; a cable configured to electrically connect the first control device or the second control device to an outside of the housing; and a terminal block connectable to a terminal of the first control device or a terminal of the second control device, and connectable to a terminal of the cable.

Abstract: A machining system comprises a machine tool, a machine tool controller that controls the machine tool, an auxiliary device that assists the machine tool, and an auxiliary device controller that controls the auxiliary device. The machine tool and the auxiliary device work cooperatively for machining. The machining system comprises a signal management unit that receives a first signal and a second signal. The first signal indicates information about the machine tool as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable. The second signal indicates information about the auxiliary device as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable.

Abstract: A machining system comprises a machine tool, a machine tool controller that controls the machine tool, an auxiliary device that assists the machine tool, and an auxiliary device controller that controls the auxiliary device. The machine tool and the auxiliary device work cooperatively for machining. The machining system comprises a signal management unit that receives a first signal and a second signal. The first signal indicates information about the machine tool as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable. The second signal indicates information about the auxiliary device as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable.