A computerised minimum distance algorithm for machining of sculptured surfaces

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Title: A computerised minimum distance algorithm for machining of sculptured surfaces
Author(s): Bagam, V. K.; Chantanabubpha, P.; Masood, Syed H.
Abstract: This paper presents a unique minimum distance algorithm for machining of sculptured surfaces on computer numerical control (CNC) machines. The algorithm has been used to develop a system that graphically simulates the cutter path of the defined surfaces and generates the required CNC programs. The paper presents the experimental results of the surface roughness, tool size, and computed numerical control (NC) points for various tolerance values used on several sculptured surfaces designed by the system and actually machined on a CNC machining centre using the generated NC program from the system.
Publication type: Journal article
Research centre: Swinburne University of Technology. Industrial Research Institute Swinburne
Source: Computers & industrial engineering, Vol. 42, no. 2-4 (Apr. 2002), pp. 291-297
Publication year: 2002
Keyword(s): Sculptured surfaces; Machining system; Bezier surfaces
Publisher: Pergamon-Elsevier Science
Format: pp. 291-297
ISSN: 0360-8352
Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/S0360-8352(02)00029-3
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