Modeling of Feed-Rate Prediction for Small Segment in High Speed Machining

In the complex high speed machining, the small segments approximated the contours curve are made up the machining path in order to satisfy the quality. It will cause break on the machine tool feed-rate, and due to limit of dynamic performance in each axis, the actual velocity will somewhat differ from the desire feed-rate, which will cause additional error on the contour. An actual feed-rate prediction model using the G-code generating from CAM system is presented in this paper, which the limits of velocities, acceleration, jerk and the case of velocity verify between segments are taken into account, the every axis actual speed and tool feed-rate, and points that programming feed-rate is not achieved in the region of its curvature mutations are calculated. The simulation results show the prediction model is efficient and can support the analysis on axis dynamic performance in high-speed machining.