Mathematical Transformation of Machine Settings from Cradle-Type to Cartesian-Type Hypoid Generator

Abstract:

A mathematical model for translating machine settings from universal Cradle-Type hypoid generator to Cartesian-Type hypoid generator is proposed in this paper. A mathematical model of universal Cradle-Type hypoid generator was proposed by Fong [12] to simulate conventional hypoid generators including face milling and face hobbing machines. A few years ago, the Gleason Works presented the Phoenix hypoid generator, which is a Cartesian-Type machine, and the machine is gaining good commercial success. Therefore, we proposed a mathematical transformation model to translate the machine settings from conventional Cradle-Type hypoid generator to the new Cartesian-Type CNC machine. The proposed mathematical equations can be used to implement the existing cutting method on the six-axis CNC machine

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 419-420)
• Pages: 365-368
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.419-420.365
• Online since: October 2009
• Authors: Pei Yu Wang, Zhang Hua Fong
• Keywords: Cartesian Type CNC, Cradle Type, Hypoid Gear

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