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.

Research on Five-Axis CNC Machining Simulation and Experiment of Integrated Impeller Based on VERICUT

2013 ◽  
Vol 670 ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
W.G. Du ◽  
Y.Y. Guo ◽  
C. Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Simulation Platform ◽  
Machining Simulation ◽  
Data Simulation ◽  
Interference Phenomenon ◽  
Nc Simulation ◽  
Five Axis

Machining with five-axis equipment can offer manufactures many advantages, including dramatically reduced setup times, lower costs per part, more accurate machining and improved part quality. While in five-axis machining, the tool axis changes frequently, even the most experienced engineers are difficult to judge the correctness of its tool path. So in this paper, taking five-axis machine tools as the prototype, the process of building NC simulation platform was introduced by using simulation software VERICUT. After that, it introduced simulation operations, verifying the simulation platform and data simulation function. Finally, the correctness of the simulation was verified by machining experiments. Researching CNC machining process on the VERICUT platform, the research results were used in five-axis machining simulation of integrated impeller and it improved both the process capacity and efficiency of the integrated impeller greatly. This method obtained in this paper could eliminate the colliding and interference phenomenon during test cut, reduce costs, improve the efficiency of programming and shorten the manufacturing period.

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.

A Novel CNC Grinding Method about Relief Surface of Corner Radius End Mill Based on a CAM System

2011 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Xia Zhao ◽  
Fei Tang ◽  
Shu Zhe Li ◽  
Xiao Hao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Control ◽  
End Mill ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Corner Radius ◽  
Relief Surface ◽  
Cnc Grinding ◽  
Cup Wheel ◽  
Grinding Machine ◽  
Cnc Grinding Machine ◽  
Five Axis

Corner radius end mill, whose cutting capability is mostly affected by the relief surface, is a kind of highly effective end mill [1]. So a novel mathematical model of relief surface curve about corner radius end mill, which is verified with a five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) grinding machine and simulated based on a system CAM, is derived and presented in the paper. According to the proposed tool coordinates system and the mechanical coordinate of the machine, the relative motion between the cup wheel and the tool is determined. In order to obtain an accurate relief curve when machining, the model of a cup wheel edge is also introduced. The coordinates of grinding point when grinding relief surface are calculated. With the input data of the corner radius end geometry, wheels geometry, wheel setting and machine setting, the NC code is generated automatically from the program. Then the code is used to simulate in 3 Dimension before actual machining. Finally, the NC code will be used for machining in the CNC grinding machine. The roundness of the round corner in the final product is very well, means this model is effective.

Design of a CAM System for End Mills Based on Solid Modeling

2011 ◽  
Vol 201-203 ◽  
pp. 841-845
Author(s):  
Zhan Hua You ◽  
Fei Tang ◽  
Shu Zhe Li ◽  
Xiao Feng Yue ◽  
Xiao Hao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Solid Modeling ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
End Mill ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Inner Radius ◽  
End Mills ◽  
Grinding Machine ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Mill Machining

To facilitate the manufacturing of an end mill, this paper presents a manufacturing model of a flat-end mill using a five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) grinding machine. Using input data of end mill geometry, wheels geometry, wheel setting and machine setting, the NC code for machining will be generated directly from a solid modeling then used as input to simulate the end mill machining in 3 Dimension before machining. The 3D simulation system of the end mill grinding is generated by VBA and AutoCAD2008. Machining simulation consists of a sequence of Boolean operations on difference between the tool and the grinding wheels through NC code. Then the major design parameters of a cutter, such as relief angle and inner radius, can be verified by interrogating the section profile of its solid model. The manufacturing model presented in this paper provides a practical and efficient method for developing CAM software for the manufacture of an end mill.

A Five-Axis Machining Error Simulator for Rotary-Axis Geometric Errors Using Commercial Machining Simulation Software

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soichi Ibaraki ◽  
◽  
Ibuki Yoshida ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Kinematic Model ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Geometric Errors ◽  
Machining Simulation ◽  
Machining Error ◽  
Rotary Axis ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Numerical Fitting ◽  
Machining Test ◽  
Five Axis

This paper presents a simulator that graphically presents the influence of rotary-axis geometric errors on the geometry of a finished workpiece. Commercial machining simulation software is employed for application to arbitrary five-axis tool paths. A five-axis kinematic model is implemented with the simulator to calculate the influence of rotary-axis geometric errors. The machining error simulation is demonstrated for 1) the cone frustum machining test described in ISO 10791-7:2015 [1], and 2) the pyramid-shaped machining test proposed by some of the authors in [2]. The influences of the possible geometric errors are simulated in advance. By comparing the measured geometry of the finished workpiece to the simulated profiles, major error causes are identified without numerical fitting to the machine’s kinematic model.

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.

Five-Axis Machining and Impeller Vericut Simulation Optimization

2013 ◽  
Vol 401-403 ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Hua Xiao ◽  
Wen Chao Zhou ◽  
Gui Xing Fu
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Optimization ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Program Optimization ◽  
Color Display ◽  
Optimization Parameters ◽  
Tool Set ◽  
Five Axis

Analysis impeller axis CNC machining process and processing content, applications Master CAM X6 software to generate a five-axis roughing trajectory of the impeller, the impeller expansion tank and wheels finishing trajectory, blade finishing trajectory. Vericut simulation software tool set, add the tool library, add rough, add impeller machining CNC program, set collision and interference color display, program optimization parameters, simulation of collision-free, without undercutting the five-axis impeller.

Development of Machining Method for Micromold

2010 ◽  
Vol 154-155 ◽  
pp. 310-313
Author(s):  
Xue Feng Bi ◽  
Jin Sheng Wang ◽  
Jia Shun Shi ◽  
Ya Dong Gong
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Machining Simulation ◽  
Post Process ◽  
Micro Parts ◽  
G Code ◽  
Micro Machine ◽  
3D Software

Micromold manufacturing technology is very important for the mass production of micro parts. In this paper, modeling of micromold is established in 3D software firstly. The 3D modeling is input into machining simulation software Master CAM to simulate machining process. The machining parameters and cutting tool path are optimized in machining simulation. Machining G code of micromold obtained from post-process program of Master CAM is input into HMI system of Micro Machine Tool (MMT), and hence the micromold will be machined precisely in MMT.

A Universal Postprocessor of General Table-Tilting Type of Five-Axis Machine Tools Without Rotational Tool Center Point Function for Actual NC Code Generation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoqiang Fu ◽  
Hongli Gao ◽  
Tengda Gu
Keyword(s):  
Code Generation ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Kinematic Chain ◽  
Rotary Axes ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Rotation Axes ◽  
Cutting Test ◽  
Center Point ◽  
Rtcp Function ◽  
Five Axis

The postprocessor is essential for machining with five-axis machine tools. This paper develops one universal postprocessor for table-tilting type of five-axis machine tools without rotational tool center point (RTCP) function. Firstly, positions of two rotary axes and the workpiece in the machine coordinate system (MCS) are introduced into the kinematic chain of the five-axis machine tools. The uniform product of exponential (POE) formula of the tool relative to the workpiece is established to obtain the universal forward kinematics. On this basis, the postprocessor of table-tilting type of five-axis machine tools is developed. The calculation of rotation angles of rotation axes is proposed in details, including the calculation of double solutions, the determination of rotation angles of C-axis and the selection principle of the shortest path of rotation angles. Movements of linear axes are calculated with rotation angles of rotary axes. The generated movements of all axes are actual positions of all axes relative to their zero positions, which can be used for machining directly. The postprocessor does not rely on RTCP function with positions of rotary axes and the workpiece in MCS. Finally, cutting test in VERICUT and real cutting experiments on SmartCNC500_DRTD five-axis machine tool are carried out to verify the effectiveness of the proposed postprocessor.

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