Effect of Feed Rate, Tool-Path and Step over on Geometric Accuracy of Freeform Surfaces when 3 Axis CNC Milling

Abstract:

The use of freeform (sculptured) surfaces in the product design process is accelerating at an exponential rate driven by functional as well as esthetics demands. CAD/CAM software is a must in their design are relatively well-covered, issues still remain when it comes to the actual manufacture of freeform surfaces. The major issues are related to the chosen feed rate, toolpaths and step over that would assure the required surface quality, the minimization of the total machining time, etc. This research presents an experimental study to define the effects of machining’s parameters (including: feed rate; toolpath and step over) for CNC 3-axis ball end milling process. The result shows a model for cutting is formulated and incorporated into the parameters of machining that is compatible with all CAD/CAM systems. This result can be used to choose parameters of optimum including federate, toolpath and step over when machining of other freeform surfaces. Keywords: Freeform surface; tool path; ball end milling

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 889)
• Pages: 107-114
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.889.107
• Online since: March 2019
• Authors: Quy Hoang Van, Tuyen Bui Ngoc
• Keywords: Ball End Milling, Freeform Surface, Tool Path

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