Efficient CNC Tool Path Planning Using Point Cloud

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumedh Ghogare ◽  
S. S. Pande
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Cnc Milling ◽  
Tool Path Planning ◽  
Planning Strategy ◽  
Part Quality ◽  
Nc Program ◽  
Cutter Path

This paper reports the development of an efficient iso-scallop tool path planning strategy for machining of freeform surfaces on a three axis CNC milling center using the point cloud as the input. Boundary of the point cloud is chosen as the Master Cutter Path, using which the scallop points are computed. Adjacent side tool paths are computed using these scallop points and the path planning process is completed till the entire surface is covered. The system generates post-processed NC program in ISO format which was extensively tested for various case studies. The results were compared with the iso-planar tool path strategy from commercial software. Our system was found to generate efficient tool path in terms of part quality, productivity and storage memory.

Region based Efficient CNC Machining using Point Cloud Data

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-35
Author(s):  
Mandeep Dhanda ◽  
Aman Kukreja ◽  
Sanjay Pande
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Real Surface ◽  
Tool Path Planning ◽  
Machining Time ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Planning Strategy

Abstract This paper presents an efficient tool path planning strategy for three-axis CNC machining using curvature based segmentation (CBS) of freeform surface from its representation in the form of a point cloud. Curvature parameters estimated over the point data are used to partition the surface into convex, concave, and saddle like regions. Grid based adaptive planar tool path planning strategy is developed to machine each region separately within its boundaries. In addition to the region by region machining, strategy to stitch the obtained regions is also developed to minimize the tool lifts and tool marks. The developed region based tool path planning strategy is compared with the point cloud based adaptive planar strategy, iso-scallop strategy and commercial software for parts with various complexities. The result shows significant improvement in terms of performance parameters viz. machining time, tool path length and code length while maintaining the desired part surface quality. The proposed method is also tested by machining a real surface and analyzing its surface quality.

A Multi-Agent Based Tool Path Planning Method for STEP-NC Compliant Milling

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 3382-3386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Du ◽  
Xian Guo Yan ◽  
Zhi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Planning Method ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Distributed Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Tool Path Planning ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Nc Program ◽  
Multi Agent

Today a new model of data transfer between CAD/CAM systems and CNC machines, called STEP-NC, is being developed by the ISO technical Committees. It overcomes the shortcomings of ISO 6983 by specifying machining processes rather than machine motion, using the object-oriented concept of working step. Although the STEP-NC contains abundant geometry information of part and associated process parameters, the tool path is general not included in the STEP-NC program. So before the beginning of the STEP-NC-compliant CNC machining, the tool path should be firstly designed. By analyzing the characteristic of STEP-NC data model for milling, a working step-oriented tool path planning method for milling was proposed in this paper, and the distributed artificial intelligence methods, namely collaborative multi-agent was employed to accomplish tool path planning. Firstly a multi-agent architecture was constructed to allow multiple agents to work cooperatively to realize automation of tool path planning, and then, the function of every kind of agent and the communication between the agents were all described in detail. At last, one test component was designed and simulated to demonstrate the capabilities of this research in the paper.

Efficient CNC Machining of Freeform Surfaces From Point Cloud

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandeep Dhanda ◽  
S. S. Pande
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Planning System ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Tool Path Planning ◽  
Efficient Tool ◽  
Freeform Surfaces

This paper reports the development of an efficient tool path planning strategy for CNC machining of freeform surfaces directly from their representation in the form of point cloud. A grid based adaptive isoplanar tool path planning system has been designed and implemented for 3axis CNC machine using ball end mill. Inverse tool offset algorithm (IOM) is used to compute initial uniform CL (Cutter Location) grid points. From these CL points, surface slope and curvature are estimated and the forward and side step errors likely to be produced during machining are computed. The grid is subsequently refined through segmentation if the error values exceed the user defined tolerances. Adaptive grid refinement is continued iteratively till the error values converge below the prescribed tolerance limits. The grid (CL) points are sequenced to generate the final tool path. The software system developed takes the input part model as point cloud and generates post-processed CNC part program in the ISO format. The CNC part programs were extensively tested for various case studies on the commercial CNC simulator as well on the actual CNC machine. The results were compared with those from the commercial software for the same process conditions. Our system was found to generate more efficient tool paths in terms of enhanced productivity, part quality and reduced memory requirement.

scholarly journals Adaptable Tool-Path Planning Method for 3D Concrete Printing Based on the Mapping Method

2021 ◽  
pp. 255-264
Author(s):  
Qian Wan ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Guowei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Path Planning ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Mapping Method ◽  
Tool Path Planning ◽  
Printing Process ◽  
Flowable Composite ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Key Steps

Abstract3D concrete printing (3DCP) has been successfully and widely applied in the fields of civil structure, infrastructure, architectural decoration etc.,due to its unique advantages of automation and flexibility, and has shown great potential for development. One of the key steps in the execution of 3DCP is the tool-path planning process. However, 3DCP typically utilize the flowable composite materials which changes with time, and it is easy to induce interface joints or filling defects due to uneven path distribution when constructing the irregular-shaped construction. To solve the problem of printing path planning in 3DCP, this paper proposes tool-path planning based on mapping method, which integrates the rheology and necessary continuity of concrete materials into the printing process parameters, improves the mutual adaptability of printing process and material characteristics, improves the continuity of printing, the compactness of filling, and then ensures the stability and durability of printing structure.

scholarly journals Generic Tool path planning method of T-spline surface CNC milling

2021 ◽  
Vol 1748 ◽  
pp. 062033
Author(s):  
Li Rui ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Xin Liu ◽  
Yan Yang ◽  
Xin Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Planning Method ◽  
Cnc Milling ◽  
Tool Path Planning ◽  
Spline Surface
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