Feature recognition & tool path generation for 5 axis step-nc machining of free form / irregular contoured surfaces

Arivazhagan Anbalagan

Feature recognition & tool path generation for 5 axis step-nc machining of free form / irregular contoured surfaces

Arivazhagan Anbalagan^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

This research paper presents a five step algorithm to generate tool paths for machining Free form / Irregular Contoured Surface(s) (FICS) by adopting STEP-NC (AP-238) format. In the first step, a parametrized CAD model with FICS is created or imported in UG-NX6.0 CAD package. The second step recognizes the features and calculates a Closeness Index (CI) by comparing them with the B-Splines / Bezier surfaces. The third step utilizes the CI and extracts the necessary data to formulate the blending functions for identified features. In the fourth step Z-level 5 axis tool paths are generated by adopting flat and ball end mill cutters. Finally, in the fifth step, tool paths are integrated with STEP-NC format and validated. All these steps are discussed and explained through a validated industrial component.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Annals of DAAAM and Proceedings of the International DAAAM Symposium
Publisher	Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing, DAAAM
Pages	1235-1236
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Print)	9783901509735
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	Annals of DAAAM for 2010 and 21st International DAAAM Symposium "Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation: Focus on Interdisciplinary Solutions" - Zadar, Croatia Duration: 20 Oct 2010 → 23 Oct 2010

Conference

Conference	Annals of DAAAM for 2010 and 21st International DAAAM Symposium "Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation: Focus on Interdisciplinary Solutions"
Country/Territory	Croatia
City	Zadar
Period	20/10/2010 → 23/10/2010

Keywords

Machining
STEP-NC format
Tool Paths

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Science Applications
Control and Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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Anbalagan, A 2010, Feature recognition & tool path generation for 5 axis step-nc machining of free form / irregular contoured surfaces. in Annals of DAAAM and Proceedings of the International DAAAM Symposium. Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing, DAAAM, pp. 1235-1236, Annals of DAAAM for 2010 and 21st International DAAAM Symposium "Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation: Focus on Interdisciplinary Solutions", Zadar, Croatia, 20/10/2010.

Feature recognition & tool path generation for 5 axis step-nc machining of free form / irregular contoured surfaces. / Anbalagan, Arivazhagan.
Annals of DAAAM and Proceedings of the International DAAAM Symposium. Danube Adria Association for Automation and Manufacturing, DAAAM, 2010. p. 1235-1236.

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