Tool path generation for free form surfaces using Bézier curves/surfaces
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Presented in this paper is a tool path generation method for multi-axis machining of free-form surfaces using Bézier curves and surfaces. The tool path generation includes two core steps. First is the forward-step function that determines the maximum distance, called forward step, between two cutter contact (CC) points with a given tolerance. The second component is the side step function which determines the maximum distance, called side step, between two adjacent tool paths with a given scallop height. Using the Bézier curves and surfaces, we generate cutter contact (CC) points for free-form surfaces and cutter location (CL) data files for post processing. Several parts are machined using a multi-axis milling machine. As part of the validation process, the tool paths generated from Bézier curves and surfaces are analyzed to compare the machined part and the desired part. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Computers & Industrial Engineering
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Choi, Y., Banerjee, A., & Lee, J
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Choi, Young-Keun||Banerjee, A||Lee, Jae-Woo
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Bezier Curve
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Cad/cam
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Nc Machining
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Point Cloud Method
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Tool Path Generation
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