Integration of CAD/tool path data for 5-axis STEP-NC machining of free form/irrregular controured surfaces.

Anbalagan, Arivazhagan

Abstract

This research paper presents the work on feature recognition, tool path data generation and integration with STEP-NC (AP-238 format) for features having Free form/Irregular Contoured Surfaces(s) (FICS). Initially, the FICS features are modelled/imported in UG CAD package and a closeness index is generated. This is done by comparing the FICS features with basic B-Spines/Bezier curves/surfaces. Then blending functions are caculated by adopting convolution theorem. Based on the blending functions, contour offsett tool paths are generated and simulated for 5 axis milling environment. Finally, the tool path (CL) data is integrated with STEP-NC (AP-238) format. The tool path algorithm and STEP-NC data is tested with various industrial parts through an automated UFUNC plugin.

Citation

ANBALAGAN, A. 2010. Integration of CAD/tool path for 5 axis STEP-NC machining of free form/irrregular contoured surfaces. In Katalinic, B. (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing (DAAAM) international symposium 2010: intelligent manufacturing and automation, 20-23 October 2010, Zadar, Croatia. Vienna: DAAAM International [online], article ID 617, pages 1233-1235. Available from: https://www.daaam.info/Downloads/Pdfs/proceedings/proceedings_2010/24469_Symp_1_head.pdf

• Conference Name: 21st Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing (DAAAM) international symposium 2010: intelligent manufacturing and automation
• Conference Location: Zadar, Croatia
• Start Date: Oct 20, 2010
• End Date: Oct 23, 2010
• Acceptance Date: Oct 23, 2010
• Online Publication Date: Oct 23, 2010
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2010
• Deposit Date: Nov 12, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 13, 2020
• Publisher: Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing (DAAAM) International
• Volume: 21
• Pages: 1233-1234
• Series ISSN: 1726-9679
• Book Title: Proceedings of 21st Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing (DAAAM) international symposium2010: intelligent manufacturing and automation
• ISBN: 9783901509735
• Keywords: Tool path generation; STEP-NC; Automation
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/996813
• Publisher URL: https://daaam.info/21st-proceedings-2010/