Design of a Cutting Point Control Algorithm for Five-Axis Machining

2012 ◽  
Vol 249-250 ◽  
pp. 702-706
Author(s):  
Chen Hua She ◽  
Tsung Hua Yang
Keyword(s):  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Precision Manufacturing ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Point Control ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Cutting Point ◽  
Cutter Location Data

Five-axis machine tool with two additional rotary axes has been widely used in defense, aerospace and the consumer industries, and is an important process of precision manufacturing. Traditional five-axis program depends on the machine tool’s configuration and machining setting. This leads to inconvenience of reprogramming five-axis NC code for the end users. This paper proposes a cutting point control algorithm for five-axis machining. Although the commercial advanced controllers provide this function, they are very expensive and restricted to export. The developed algorithm can be embedded to the PC-based controller so that the specific cutter location data can be transformed and employed easily for different cutting tools. Verification using VERICUT solid cutting simulation software demonstrated the correctness of the generated cutter location data.

Toolpath Planning and Simulation for Cutting Test of Non-Orthogonal Five-Axis Machine Tool

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 402-407
Author(s):  
Jeng Nan Lee ◽  
Chen Hua She ◽  
Chyouh Wu Brian Huang ◽  
Hung Shyong Chen ◽  
Huang Kuang Kung
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Toolpath Planning ◽  
Cutting Test ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Machining Test ◽  
Universal Spindle ◽  
Five Axis

Owing to NAS 979 describes a cutting test for five-axis machine center with a universal spindle, several conditions for C-type machine tool have not been defined yet. This paper proposes a cutting test for a non-orthogonal swivel head and a rotary table type five-axis machine tool (C type) to evaluate its performance. The workpiece consists of 10 machining features. These features include the multi-axis simultaneous machining patterns and the positioning machining patterns. The flat end mill cutters are applied in each machining feature. Cutter location data for the test piece was generated using a commercial CAD/CAM system (UG) and converted to five-axis NC code using a postprocessor created in UG Post Builder. This UG postprocessor is verified through the developed postprocessor utilizing the modified D-H notation. It is also verified using VERICUT® solid cutting simulation software demonstrated the veracity of the generated five-axis NC code. The machining test is applicable for a variety of five-axis machine tool configurations.

Geometric deviation reduction method for interpolated toolpath in five-axis flank milling of the S-shaped test piece

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (5) ◽  
pp. 910-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Wang ◽  
Weitao Li ◽  
Hao Si ◽  
Xing Yuan ◽  
Yuzhe Liu
Keyword(s):  
Test Piece ◽  
Reduction Method ◽  
Linear Interpolation ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Flank Milling ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Geometric Deviation ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Cutter Location Data

Geometric deviation, defined as the distance between the designed surface and the machined surface, is an important component of machining errors in five-axis flank milling of the S-shaped test piece. Since the interpolated toolpath in practical machining process is the approximation of the theoretical toolpath, the geometric deviation caused by the interpolated toolpath appears. To overcome this problem, a novel geometric deviation reduction method is suggested in this study. First, the features of the S-shaped test piece are analyzed. Second, the theoretical toolpath is generated according to the designed surface and the cutter location data is obtained by discretizing the theoretical toolpath. The linear interpolation of the cutter location data is carried out to obtain the interpolated toolpath. Then, the geometric deviation is modeled by calculating the Hausdorff distance between the tool axis trajectory surface based on the interpolated toolpath and the offset surface of the designed surface. Finally, the geometric deviation is reduced by optimizing the cutter location data without inserting more cutter location points. The machining experiment is conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method. The experimental results agree with the simulation results, and both of them indicate the geometric deviation on the machined surface reduces after optimization.

Development Research of the End Mills Grinding Programming System Based on MATLAB

2013 ◽  
Vol 422 ◽  
pp. 242-246
Author(s):  
Hong Jun Zhang ◽  
Jian Guang Li ◽  
Tian Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Software ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Programming System ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Machining Simulation ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Cnc Grinding ◽  
End Mills ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Grinding Simulation

Using MATLAB for development tools,we has developed a set of end mills CNC grinding programming system by analysis the end mills grinding craft ,research on cutter location trajectory calculation and post-processing technology. Meanwhile, build a five-axis tool grinder grinding simulation processing by VERICUT(a kind of CNC machining simulation software), through the edge grinding simulation , we confirm the cutter location trajectory and the NC code is errorless.

A New Compensation Method for Multi-Choice of a Five-Axis Machine with a Tilting Head

2013 ◽  
Vol 364 ◽  
pp. 386-390
Author(s):  
Chun Hui Yin ◽  
Huai Jing Jing ◽  
Nuo Di Huang ◽  
Fei Ren
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate Transformation ◽  
Choice Function ◽  
Control Data ◽  
Mechanism Model ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Nc Programming ◽  
Cutting Experiment ◽  
Machine Control ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Cutter Location Data

Postprocess capable of converting the cutter location data to machine control data is an important interface between the NC programming design and manufacture.Due to the fact that current research on multi-axis postprocess methods mostly deals with machine tool configurations whose linear and rotational movements are orthogonal, an efficient postprocess algorithm for the five-axis machine with a tilting head is presented in this paper.DMU 80P which is a five-axis machine with a tilting head is selected as an example.Its mechanism model is proposed in this paper according to the mechanism theory.The kinematics model is established using coordinate transformation,and the solution of this model is discussed.Based on these,a window-based post-processor with multi-choice function was developed by VS2010 language.Through the verification by the commercial solid cutting software VERICUT,the feasibility of the algorithm proposed is demonstrated.At last,a real impeller cutting experiment has been conducted and the result further verifies the correctness of the algorithm.

Solid Modeling and Machining Approach of the Impeller Based on Five-Axis Machine Tool

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 801-804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Xia Zhao ◽  
Jie Jian Di ◽  
De Wen Gao
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Tool ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Centrifugal Impeller ◽  
Software Simulation ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Geometry Model ◽  
The Core ◽  
Engine Components ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Cutter Location Data

An impeller is the core of aviation engine components, the processing quality has a decisive impact on the performance of the engine. An impeller is also one of the most important basic components of centrifugal compressor. When a three-axis CNC machining centre is used for producing an impeller, great difficulties, i.e. collisions between the cutting tool and the impeller, can occur. As the surface is normally twisted in design to achieve the required performance, it can cause overcut and collision problems during machining. To solve these problems, an integrated five-axis machining approach for a centrifugal impeller by combining related machining technologies is developed. As a result, Cutter Location data based on the geometry model of blade and hub of the impeller are generated. Finally, the Cutter Location data is verified through software simulation. The results prove that the machining methodology adopted is useful and efficient.

Generation of Five-Axis Cutter Paths for a Ball-End Cutter With Global Interference Checking

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Der Min Tsay ◽  
Wei Feng Yan
Keyword(s):  
End Mill ◽  
Ball End Mill ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Contact Points ◽  
Surface Data ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Interference Checking ◽  
Cutter Location Data ◽  
Projected Distance

A simple, yet useful procedure is developed to generate tool paths with global interference checking for five-axis machining of turbomachinery components with complex geometries. Based on the projected distance between the surface data and the cutter-axis of a cylindrical ball-end mill, interference between the surface of a workpiece and the cutter can be detected. Given the cutter contact points of the surface and the cutter’s size, it can produce the cutter location data without incurring interference through relatively rotating and tilting the workpiece. Applications of the developed approach to five-axis machining of centrifugal compressor impellers with thirteen and fifteen blades are illustrated to demonstrate the usefulness and reliability of the procedure.

Mechanistic Model Based on the Actual Removal Volume during Simultaneous Five-Axis Milling

2011 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 713-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seok Won Lee ◽  
Andreas Nestler
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Rake Angle ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Five Axis

In this paper we present a novel mechanistic model of cutting process of the cylindrical tool by using the actual removal volume per tooth via NC simulation. The simulation kernel enables “virtually” cutting the workpiece in milling process per NC code, as well as calculating the removal volume per tooth which leads to predict the actual cutting force during simultaneous five-axis machining. Combined with the material removal simulation, the advanced mechanistic process model, which can enable the prediction of the cutting force and adjust the trajectory velocity of the cylindrical tools undergoing five-axis movement, is presented by applying the line integral along the cutting edge and taking the rake angle and cutting edge roundness into consideration. The novel methodology to adjust the cutting force by prevailing cutting tools undergoing multi-axis motion is to be validated by experiment and integrated into tool path planning systems.

A Five-Axis CNC Machine Postprocessor Based on Inverse Kinematics Transformation

2012 ◽  
Vol 622-623 ◽  
pp. 525-530
Author(s):  
Tran Duc Tang
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Visual Basic ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Location Data ◽  
Nc Program ◽  
Basic Language ◽  
Nc Data ◽  
Visual Basic Language ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Cutter Location Data

This paper presents a postprocessor for five-axis milling machine that capable of converting CL (cutter location) data to machine control data (NC program). The proposed postprocessor method is based on inverse kinematics transformation and postprocessor module is programmed in Visual Basic language. The Deckel Maho DMU 50 eVoluion five-axis machine with two rotary axes (B and C) on the table is modeled and verified in software VERICUT® to validate the NC data generated by proposed postprocessor.

Special Purpose Five-Axis Machine Tool for Manufacturing a Precision Cam

2011 ◽  
Vol 201-203 ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Chen Hua She ◽  
Kai Sheng Li ◽  
Zhi Hao Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Coordinate Transformation ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Precision Manufacturing ◽  
Rotary Axes ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
System A ◽  
Specific Configuration ◽  
Nc Data ◽  
Five Axis

Five-axis machining, an important processes in precision manufacturing, has been used in defense, aerospace and consumer product industries. Many combinations can be synthesized to generate various five-axis machine tool configurations, in which the linear and rotary axes are normally orthogonal. Since five-axis NC data can only be applied to a specific configuration, the portability of the NC data is inevitably limited. A special purpose five-axis machine with a nonorthogonal linear axis configuration is investigated in this research. The complete analytical equations for NC data are obtained using the homogeneous coordinate transformation matrix and inverse kinematics. A window-based postprocessor system written by Borland C++ Builder was developed according to the proposed algorithm. A roller gear cam was adopted as an example to generate the NC code using the proposed postprocessor system. A trail-cut experiment conducted with this special purpose machine tool confirms the effectiveness of the proposed methodology.

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