Feedrate optimization for 2.5D milling operations

Presented research is focused on CNC milling operations of planar contours with flat end mills. Paper presents a set of functions required for processing the workpiece model and NC part program in order to reconstruction the instantaneous area of workpiece engaged by the tool. A Z-map interpretation...

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Main Authors: Kokotović Branko, Vorkapić Nikola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade 2019-01-01
Series:FME Transactions
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1451-2092/2019/1451-20921903613K.pdf
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Summary:Presented research is focused on CNC milling operations of planar contours with flat end mills. Paper presents a set of functions required for processing the workpiece model and NC part program in order to reconstruction the instantaneous area of workpiece engaged by the tool. A Z-map interpretation of workpiece was chosen. Reconstructed engagement map, with previously obtained specific cutting forces, is enough for prediction of instantaneous and representative milling forces in points of programmed toolpath. Further, in order to maintain a specified level of milling force, the correction of the feedrate in toolpath points and then rediscretization of the path is enabled. Paper presents an example of experimental identification of specific cutting forces and the results of applications of the procedures, developed in Matlab, for optimization of feedrates. Results obtained through experiments are used for discussion of advantages and limitations of applied models.
ISSN:1451-2092
2406-128X