Research on CNC Machining System of Directly Driven by Image Based on PMAC

2014 ◽  
Vol 599-601 ◽  
pp. 405-408
Author(s):  
Xiao Min Cheng ◽  
Gen Zhou ◽  
Peng Wu ◽  
Yue Ding Wu
Keyword(s):  
Edge Detection ◽  
Machine Tool ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Contour Tracking ◽  
Machining System

This paper establishes a system that can automatically generate CNC code based on readable image formats such as *. jpg, *. gif, *. bmp, *. pcd, *. tif, and make use of machine tool for CNC machining. This system first vectorizes an image by using preprocessing such as smooth processing, edge detection, and contour tracking, and converts it into CNC code, then generates a program that can be identified by PMAC, and drives machine tool to process CNC machining. At last, an example proves the validity of this method.

A unified manufacturing resource model for representation of computerized numerically controlled machine tools

2009 ◽  
Vol 223 (5) ◽  
pp. 463-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Vichare ◽  
A Nassehi ◽  
S Newman
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Cnc Machine Tools ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Resource Model ◽  
Machining System ◽  
Manufacturing Resource

The capability of any manufacturing system primarily depends on its available machine tools. Thus machine tool representation is a vital part of modelling any manufacturing system. With the rapid advances in computerized numerically controlled (CNC) machines, machine tool representation has become a more challenging task than ever before. Today's CNC machine tools are more than just automated manufacturing machines, as they can be considered multi-purpose, multi-tasking, and hybrid machining centres. This paper presents a versatile methodology for representing such state-of-the-art CNC machining system resources. A machine tool model is a conceptual representation of the real machine tool and provides a logical framework for representing its functionality in the manufacturing system. There are several commercial modelling tools available in the market for modelling machine tools. However, there is no common methodology among them to represent the wide diversity of machine tool configurations. These modelling tools are either machine vendor specific or limited in their scope to represent machine tool capability. In addition, the current information models of STEP-NC, namely ISO 14649, can only describe machining operations, technologies, cutting tools, and product geometries. However, they do not support the representation of machine tools. The proposed unified manufacturing resource model (UMRM) has a data model which can fill this gap by providing machine specific data in the form of an EXPRESS schema and act as a complementary part to the STEP-NC standard to represent various machine tools in a standardized form. UMRM is flexible enough to represent any type of CNC machining centre. This machine tool representation can be utilized to represent machine tool functionality and consequential process capabilities for allocating resources for process planning and machining.

A New Approach to Contour Tracking in Machine Tool Control

2002 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 575-580
Author(s):  
Naoki Uchiyama ◽  
Jiangang Liang ◽  
Kazuo Yamazaki
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Contour Tracking ◽  
New Approach

CNC Machine Tools

2009 ◽  
pp. 165-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xun Xu
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Human Action ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Cnc Machine Tools ◽  
Cnc Machine Tool ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Cnc Machines ◽  
Time Required

The introduction of CNC machines has radically changed the manufacturing industry. Curves are as easy to cut as straight lines, complex 3-D structures are relatively easy to produce, and the number of machining steps that required human action has dramatically reduced. With the increased automation of manufacturing processes with CNC machining, considerable improvements in consistency and quality can be achieved. CNC automation reduced the frequency of errors and provided CNC operators with time to perform additional tasks. CNC automation also allows for more flexibility in the way parts are held in the manufacturing process and the time required to change the machine to produce different components. In a production environment, a series of CNC machines may be combined into one station, commonly called a “cell”, to progressively machine a part requiring several operations. CNC controller is the “brain” of a CNC machine, whereas the physical configuration of the machine tool is the “skeleton”. A thorough understanding of the physical configuration of a machine tool is always a priority for a CNC programmer as well as the CNC machine tool manufacturers. This chapter starts with a historical perspective of CNC machine tools. Two typical types of CNC machine tools (i.e. vertical and horizontal machining centres) are first discussed. Tooling systems for a CNC machine tool are integral part of a CNC system and are therefore elaborated. Also discussed are the four principal elements of a CNC machine tool. They are machine base, machine spindle, spindle drive, and slide drive. What letter should be assigned to a linear or rotary axis and what if a machine tool has two sets of linear axes? These questions are answered later in the chapter. In order for readers to better comprehend the axis and motion designations, a number of machine tool schematics are given.

Process Planning in Layer-Based Machining

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Y. Yang ◽  
Y. H. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Process Planning ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Flow Chart ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Interference Avoidance ◽  
Planning Techniques ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Machining System ◽  
Model Layer

Abstract Some freeform surfaces cannot be machined by traditional CNC machining because of the inaccessibility to some critical points. Layer-based machining system developed by the authors can enlarge the accessibility by building a model layer by layer. Each layer is shaped by 5-axis machining. In this paper, the overall process planning techniques are identified and analyzed. The data flow chart in layer-based machining is established. The concepts of “decomposition for accessibility” and “decomposition for manufacturability” are proposed to decompose the model into manufacturable parts, which is called slabs. Adaptive slicing and interference avoidance algorithms are developed to achieve the maximum accessibility. A method called stock layer combination is proposed to select available stock layers for the process.

scholarly journals Virtual machining system simulator: analysis of machine tool accuracy

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 338-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolas Theissen ◽  
Theodoros Laspas ◽  
Károly Szipka ◽  
Andreas Archenti
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Virtual Machining ◽  
Machine Tool Accuracy ◽  
Machining System

On the Generation of Coordinated Motion of Five-Axis CNC/CMM Machines

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jui-Jen Chou ◽  
D. C. H. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Cad Model ◽  
Coordinated Motion ◽  
Geometrical Properties ◽  
Time Dependent Domain ◽  
Arbitrary Space ◽  
Tool Motion ◽  
And Control ◽  
Five Axis

This paper presents an analytical study on the command generation for five-axis CNC machining or CMM measurement. In the integration of CAD and CAM, it is necessary to relate machine tool kinematics and control in a CAM process to the geometrical data in a CAD model. The data stored in a CAD model is usually static in nature and represented by unitless parameters. Yet, in machine tool motion and control, the data should be transformed into a time dependent domain. In this paper, a general theory on the conversion from desired paths to motion trajectory is analytically derived. The geometrical properties of a desired path, including position, tangent, and curvature are related to the kinematics of coordinated motion including feedrate, acceleration and jerk. As a result, the motion commands used as control references to track arbitrary space curves for five-axis computer-controlled machines can be generated in a rather straight-forward as well as systematic way.

Synchronous Adjustment of Milling Tool Path Based on the Relative Deviation

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Jin Wan ◽  
Cai-Hua Xiong ◽  
Lin Hua
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Source File ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
Adjustment Strategy ◽  
Machining System

In machining process, machining accuracy of part mainly depends on the position and orientation of the cutting tool with respect to the workpiece which is influenced by errors of machine tools and cutter-workpiece-fixture system. A systematic modeling method is presented to integrate the two types of error sources into the deviation of the cutting tool relative to the workpiece which determines the accuracy of the machining system. For the purpose of minimizing the machining error, an adjustment strategy of tool path is proposed on the basis of the generation principle of the cutter location source file (CLSF) in modern computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system by means of the prediction deviation, namely, the deviation of the cutting tool relative to the workpiece in computer numerical control (CNC) machining operation. The resulting errors are introduced as adjustment values to adjust the nominal tool path points from cutter location source file from commercial CAM system prior to machining. Finally, this paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the prediction model and the adjustment technique by two study cases.

Study on the Stability of High-Speed Milling of Thin-Walled Workpiece

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 1849-1852
Author(s):  
Tong Yue Wang ◽  
Ning He ◽  
Liang Li
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Machine Tool ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Modal Parameters ◽  
Inertia Effect ◽  
Cutting Force Coefficients ◽  
High Speed Milling ◽  
Machining System ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
The Stability

Thin-walled structure is easy to vibrate in machining. The dynamic milling model of thin-walled workpiece is analyzed based on the analysis of degrees in two perpendicular directions of machine tool-workpiece system. In high speed milling of 2A12 aluminum alloy, the compensation method based on the modification of inertia effect is proposed and accurate cutting force coefficients are obtained. The machining system is divided into “spindle-cutter” and “workpiece-fixture” two sub-systems and the modal parameters of two sub-systems are acquired via modal analysis experiments. Finally, the stability lobes for high speed milling of 2A12 thin-walled workpiece are obtained by the use of these parameters. The results are verified against cutting tests.

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