Volume Interior Parameterization for Automated Unified Machining Process of Freeform Surfaces

2012 ◽  
pp. 577-584
Author(s):  
Seung Ryong Han ◽  
Daniel C. H. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Machining Process ◽  
Freeform Surfaces

scholarly journals Generation and characterization of ultra-precision compound freeform surfaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 003685041988011
Author(s):  
Lingbao Kong ◽  
Yingao Ma ◽  
Mingjun Ren ◽  
Min Xu ◽  
Chifai Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Freeform Surface ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Machining Errors ◽  
Hybrid Machining Process ◽  
Ultra Precision

Compound freeform surfaces are widely used in bionic and optical applications. The manufacturing and measurement of such surfaces are challenging due to the complex geometry with multi-scale features in a high precision level with sub-micrometer form accuracy and nanometer surface finish. This article presents a study of ultra-precision machining and characterization of compound freeform surfaces. A hybrid machining process by combining slow slide servo and fast tool servo is proposed to machine compound freeform surfaces. The machining process for this hybrid tool servo is explained, and tool path generation is presented. Then, a normal template-based matching and characterization method is proposed to evaluate such compound freeform surfaces. Experimental studies are undertaken to machine a compound freeform surface using the proposed method based on a four-axis ultra-precision machine tool. The machined compound freeform surface is also measured and characterized by the proposed analysis and characterization method. The experimental results are presented, and the machining errors for compound freeform surfaces are also discussed.

A Study of Fiducial Aided Precision Positioning of Ultra-Precision Freeform Surfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 679 ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Ming Jun Ren ◽  
Chi Fai Cheung ◽  
Ling Bao Kong
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Process ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Coordinate Frame ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Rotationally Symmetric ◽  
Positioning Method ◽  
Symmetric Geometry ◽  
Ultra Precision

The fabrication of ultra-precision freeform surfaces possessing non-rotationally symmetric geometry and sub-micrometre form accuracy requires an efficient positioning method for precisely locating the position of the workpiece on the machine with high repeatability during the manufacturing cycle. This paper presents an initial attempt to develop a fiducial aided positioning (FAP) method for precisely locating the freeform workpiece on multi-axis machine tools in order to improve the accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing of ultra-precision freeform surfaces. The FAP method makes use of fiducials to establish intrinsic surface features of the freeform workpiece which are used to determine the coordinate transformation between the coordinate frame of the workpiece and the machine in the machining process and the measurement process. A preliminary simulation experiment was conducted to verify the technical feasibility of the proposed FAP method. The results show that the FAP method is technically feasible to establish a link between the machining and measurement process so as to improve machining accuracy.

Dividing the Complicated General Shapes of the Surface into Partial Elements According to Curvature (Gauss and Maximal Curvature) and its Multi-Axis Machining

2014 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 225-230
Author(s):  
Jiří Šafka ◽  
Martin Lachman ◽  
Petr Zelený ◽  
Martin Seidl
Keyword(s):  
Standard Method ◽  
Gaussian Curvature ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Freeform Surface ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Complex Shapes ◽  
Optimal Setting

The paper deals with multi-axis machining of complex shapes of freeform surfaces. Machining of such surfaces is very difficult and the critical operation is the optimal setting of tilt and lead angle which, along with other parameters, must ensure collision-free machining. This paper describes the possible dividing of solved freeform surface areas into partial elements with similar properties from CAD data using Matlab software instruments. The partition is solved by algorithms calculated according to the curvature of the surface using both methods the maximum and the Gaussian curvature. These partial elements can be machined separately which allows employment of tools with optimal dimensions for individual elements. This process enables significant reduction of tool-path necessary for machining these shapes which also leads to reduction of the working time. Furthermore, there are practical examples including a comparison of standard method and the use of machining process optimized by the algorithm in this article.

Deformation Replication

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 280-281
Author(s):  
J. Temple Black
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Rake Face ◽  
Orthogonal Machining ◽  
Aluminum Chips ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Glass Knife ◽  
Very High

Tool materials used in ultramicrotomy are glass, developed by Latta and Hartmann (1) and diamond, introduced by Fernandez-Moran (2). While diamonds produce more good sections per knife edge than glass, they are expensive; require careful mounting and handling; and are time consuming to clean before and after usage, purchase from vendors (3-6 months waiting time), and regrind. Glass offers an easily accessible, inexpensive material ($0.04 per knife) with very high compressive strength (3) that can be employed in microtomy of metals (4) as well as biological materials. When the orthogonal machining process is being studied, glass offers additional advantages. Sections of metal or plastic can be dried down on the rake face, coated with Au-Pd, and examined directly in the SEM with no additional handling (5). Figure 1 shows aluminum chips microtomed with a 75° glass knife at a cutting speed of 1 mm/sec with a depth of cut of 1000 Å lying on the rake face of the knife.

Performance Analysis on Eco-friendly Machining of Ti6Al4V using Powder Mixed with Different Dielectrics in WEDM

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 8128-8139
Author(s):  
S. Chakraborty ◽  
S. Mitra ◽  
D. Bose
Keyword(s):  
Metal Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Dielectric Fluids ◽  
High Emission ◽  
Pulse On Time ◽  
Pulse Off Time ◽  
Wedm Process

The recent scenario of modern manufacturing is tremendously improved in the sense of precision machining and abstaining from environmental pollution and hazard issues. In the present work, Ti6Al4V is machined through wire EDM (WEDM) process with powder mixed dielectric and analyzed the influence of input parameters and inherent hazard issues. WEDM has different parameters such as peak current, pulse on time, pulse off time, gap voltage, wire speed, wire tension and so on, as well as dielectrics with powder mixed. These are playing an essential role in WEDM performances to improve the process efficiency by developing the surface texture, microhardness, and metal removal rate. Even though the parameter’s influencing, the study of environmental effect in the WEDM process is very essential during the machining process due to the high emission of toxic vapour by the high discharge energy. In the present study, three different dielectric fluids were used, including deionised water, kerosene, and surfactant added deionised water and analysed the data by taking one factor at a time (OFAT) approach. From this study, it is established that dielectric types and powder significantly improve performances with proper set of machining parameters and find out the risk factor associated with the PMWEDM process.

Modeling of Self-Induced Vibrations that Occur During the Machining Process of Casting Patterns with the Use of The Fuzzy-Neural Networks Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 871-875
Author(s):  
A. Herberg
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Control System ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Fuzzy Systems ◽  
Fuzzy Neural Networks ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Modeling Process ◽  
Fuzzy Neural ◽  
Takagi Sugeno

Abstract This article outlines a methodology of modeling self-induced vibrations that occur in the course of machining of metal objects, i.e. when shaping casting patterns on CNC machining centers. The modeling process presented here is based on an algorithm that makes use of local model fuzzy-neural networks. The algorithm falls back on the advantages of fuzzy systems with Takagi-Sugeno-Kanga (TSK) consequences and neural networks with auxiliary modules that help optimize and shorten the time needed to identify the best possible network structure. The modeling of self-induced vibrations allows analyzing how the vibrations come into being. This in turn makes it possible to develop effective ways of eliminating these vibrations and, ultimately, designing a practical control system that would dispose of the vibrations altogether.

SURFACE IRREGULARITIES AS A COMPLEX SIGNAL OF TOOL REPRESENTATION TOGETHER WITH UNEVEN DISPLACEMENT IN RESPECT TO THE WORKPIECE

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Boryczko ◽  
Wojciech Rytlewski
Keyword(s):  
Machining Process ◽  
Surface Irregularity ◽  
Complex Signal ◽  
Complex Phenomenon ◽  
Tool Profile ◽  
Surface Irregularities ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Frequency Functions

Abstract In a dynamic machining process, distortion in surface irregularity is a very complex phenomenon. Surface irregularities form a periodic representation of the tool profile with various kinds of disturbance in a broad range of changes in the height and length of the profile. To discern these irregularity disturbances, interactions of the tool in the form of changes perpendicular and parallel relative to the workpiece were analyzed and simulated. The individual kinds of displacement of the tool relative to the workpiece introduce distortions in the changes of height and length. These changes are weakly represented in standard height and length irregularity parameters and their discernment has been found through amplitude-frequency functions.

Studying The Effect of a New Mixed Cutting Fluid on Surface Roughness

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (11A) ◽  
pp. 1593-1601
Author(s):  
Mohammed H. Shaker ◽  
Salah K. Jawad ◽  
Maan A. Tawfiq
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Cutting Fluids ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Dry Cutting ◽  
Cutting Speeds

This research studied the influence of cutting fluids and cutting parameters on the surface roughness for stainless steel worked by turning machine in dry and wet cutting cases. The work was done with different cutting speeds, and feed rates with a fixed depth of cutting. During the machining process, heat was generated and effects of higher surface roughness of work material. In this study, the effects of some cutting fluids, and dry cutting on surface roughness have been examined in turning of AISI316 stainless steel material. Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) instead of other soluble oils has been used and compared to dry machining processes. Experiments have been performed at four cutting speeds (60, 95, 155, 240) m/min, feed rates (0.065, 0.08, 0.096, 0.114) mm/rev. and constant depth of cut (0.5) mm. The amount of decrease in Ra after the used suggested mixture arrived at (0.21µm), while Ra exceeded (1µm) in case of soluble oils This means the suggested mixture gave the best results of lubricating properties than other cases.

Challenges and Issues in the Design of Micro-Machined Antennas - A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Kumar ◽  
Amar Partap Singh Pharwaha
Keyword(s):  
Patch Antenna ◽  
Ground Plane ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
Review Article ◽  
High Index ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Patch Antennas ◽  
Micro Machining ◽  
The Impact

Background: Patch antennas are composed of the substrate material with patch and ground plane on the both sides of the substrate. The dimensions and performance characteristics of the antenna are highly influenced by the choice of the appropriate substrate depending upon the value of their dielectric constant. Generally, low index substrate materials are used to design the patch antenna but there are also some of the applications, which require the implementation of patch antenna design on high index substrate like silicon and gallium arsenide. Objective: The objective of this article is to review the design of antennas developed on high index substrate and the problems associated with the use of these materials as substrate. Also, main challenges and solutions have been discussed to improve the performance characteristics while using the high index substrates. Method: The review article has divided into various sections including the solution of the problems associated with the high index substrates in the form of micro-machining process. Along with this, types of micro machining and their applications have discussed in detail. Results: This review article investigates the various patch antennas designed with micro-machining technology and also discusses the impact of micro-machining process on the performance parameters of the patch antennas designed on high index substrates. Conclusion: By using the micro-machining process, the performance of patch antenna improves drastically but fabrication and tolerances at such minute structures is very tedious task for the antenna designers.

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