The Macro Program Design and Digital Simulation of the Automatic Tool Changer for 5-Axis Machine

Abstract:

In order to reduce non-cutting time and improve machining efficiency, the macro program of automatic tool changer (ATC) has been designed firstly, which was based on the macro theory and parameter settings. Then, the machining simulation environment of the automatic tool changing was established, based on which, the digital simulation of automatic tool changing process is realized by mapping of the practical changing tool process in the virtual machining environment. The simulation results effectively verify and improve the macro program performance.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 655-657)
• Pages: 1282-1285
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.655-657.1282
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Zhuang Xiong, Yan Chao Yin, Yi Long Yan
• Keywords: 5-Axis Gantry Milling Machine, Automatic Tool Changer, Digital Simulation, Macro Program Design

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