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An exact representation of effective cutting shapes of 5-axis CNC machining using rational Bézier and B-spline tool motions

  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

Presented in this paper is a new approach to 5-axis CNC tool path generation for sculptured surface machining with a flat-end cutter. Rational Bézier and B-spline motions are used to plan cutter motions so that an exact representation of the effective cutting shape can be obtained. The exact representation leads to an accurate computation of the scallop curve generated by two adjacent tool paths. Two examples are given to show how this result can be used to accurately plan and verify tool paths for 5-axis CNC milling of sculptured surfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)342-347
Number of pages6
JournalProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Volume1
StatePublished - 2001
Event2001IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: May 21 2001May 26 2001

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