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Simulated 3-axis versus 5-axis Processing Toolpaths for Single Point Incremental Forming
Octavian BologaRadu-eugen BreazGabriel RaczValentin OleksikP D Brîndașusubject
0209 industrial biotechnologyComputer scienceProcess (computing)Mechanical engineeringVertical axis02 engineering and technologyKinematics020303 mechanical engineering & transports020901 industrial engineering & automation0203 mechanical engineeringMachiningComputer-aided manufacturingRobotSingle pointLiterature surveydescription
Abstract Accuracy and productivity of the parts manufactured by single point incremental forming (SPIF) are influenced by the proper selection of toolpaths. CAM software packages are often used for generating the toolpaths for the process. Literature survey have revealed that contour curves and spatial spirals are the most used toolpaths for SPIF. These toolpaths are generated using 3-axis approaches, meaning that the tool axis is maintained parallel to the vertical axis. The 3-axis approach was justified using 3-axis CNC milling machines as the main technological equipment for SPIF. However, nowadays, the wide spreading of both 5-axis CNC milling machines and industrial robots, with far superior kinematic capabilities justifies the research of more complex toolpaths for unfolding SPIF. In this paper, 5-axis toolpaths, where the tool is oriented by normal to machining surfaces are proposed and compared with 3-axis toolpaths, by means of simulation.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-01 | IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering |