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Feature recognition & tool path generation for 5 axis STEP-NC machining of free form / irregular contoured surfaces
This research paper presents a five step algorithm to generate tool paths for machining Free form / Irregular Contoured Surface(s) (FICS) by adopting STEP-NC (AP-238) format. In the first step, a parametrized CAD model with FICS is created or imported in UG-NX6.0 CAD package. The second step recognizes the features and calculates a Closeness Index (CI) by comparing them with the B-Splines / Bezier surfaces. The third step utilizes the CI and extracts the necessary data to formulate the blending functions for identified features. In the fourth step Z-level 5 axis tool paths are generated by adopting flat and ball end mill cutters. Finally, in the fifth step, tool paths are integrated with STEP-NC format and validated. All these steps are discussed and explained through a validated industrial component
From computer-aided to intelligent machining: Recent advances in computer numerical control machining research
The aim of this paper is to provide an introduction and overview of recent advances in the key technologies and the supporting computerized systems, and to indicate the trend of research and development in the area of computational numerical control machining. Three main themes of recent research in CNC machining are simulation, optimization and automation, which form the key aspects of intelligent manufacturing in the digital and knowledge based manufacturing era. As the information and knowledge carrier, feature is the efficacious way to achieve intelligent manufacturing. From the regular shaped feature to freeform surface feature, the feature technology has been used in manufacturing of complex parts, such as aircraft structural parts. The authors’ latest research in intelligent machining is presented through a new concept of multi-perspective dynamic feature (MpDF), for future discussion and communication with readers of this special issue. The MpDF concept has been implemented and tested in real examples from the aerospace industry, and has the potential to make promising impact on the future research in the new paradigm of intelligent machining. The authors of this paper are the guest editors of this special issue on computational numerical control machining. The guest editors have extensive and complementary experiences in both academia and industry, gained in China, USA and UK
Synchronization for different opinions in Malaysia Multiracial Society: a mathematical exploration study
Malaysia is known for the multiracial and multicultural society who lives together
harmoniously despite of the diversities. The tolerance of the people towards each
others’ culture and religions has always been the subject of interest for social science
researchers. The harmony is due to the phenomena of synchronization of the
notions among the community. Synchronization has been widely studied since it
is a natural phenomena happening around us everyday, such as the synchronization
of fireflies flashes at night. In relate of these, we anticipate in the study of
the synchronization of the opinions in a diverse society with mathematical modelling.
In this thesis, we analyse three different methods of synchronization by 3
different models: Kuramoto model, Opinion Changing Rate model and a linear
model associate with the famous Friedkin and Johnsen Model. We first develop a
modified version of existing mathematical models and then conduct the numerical
experiment on the models to utilize them in the desired framework
Toolpaths Programming in an Intelligent Step-NC Manufacturing Context
The current language for CNC programming is G-code which dates from the
beginning of the eighties with the norm ISO 6983. With the new technologies,
G-code becomes obsolete. It presents drawbacks that create a rupture in the
numerical chain at the manufacturing step. A new standard, STEP-NC, aims to
overtake these lacks. A STEP-NC file includes all the information for
manufacturing, as geometry description of the entities, workplan, machining
strategies, tools, etc. For rough pocket milling, the ISO norms propose
different kind of classical strategies as bidirectional, parallel or spiral
contour, etc. This paper describes a new way of toolpath programming by the
repetition of a pattern all along a guide curve. It presents several advantages
as building fastness and easiness. The integration of pattern strategies in
STEP-NC standard is an other step for the development of these strategies but
also for the enrichment of STEP-NC possibilities. A complete STEP-NC numerical
chain was built, integrating these pattern strategies. The implementation of
this approach of building pattern strategies was made by the development of
tools for the complete manufacturing cycle, from the CAD file to the machined
part. Several application cases were experimented on machine tool to validate
this approach and the efficiency of the developped tools
CAD/CAM integration based on machining features for prismatic parts
The development of CAD and CAM technology has significantly increased efficiency in each individual area. The independent development, however, greatly restrained the improvement of overall efficiency from design to manufacturing. The simple integration between CAD and CAM systems has been achieved. Current integrated CAD/CAM systems can share the same geometry model of a product in a neutral or proprietary format. However, the process plan information of the product from CAPP systems cannot serve as a starting point for CAM systems to generate tool paths and NC programs. The user still needs to manually create the machining operations and define geometry, cutting tool, and various parameters for each operation. Features play an important role in the recent research on CAD/CAM integration. This thesis investigated the integration of CAD/CAM systems based on machining features. The focus of the research is to connect CAPP systems and CAM systems by machining features, to reduce the unnecessary user interface and to automate the process of tool path preparation. Machining features are utilized to define machining geometries and eliminate the necessity of user interventions in UG. A prototype is developed to demonstrate the CAD/CAM integration based on machining features for prismatic parts. The prototype integration layer is implemented in conjunction with an existing CAPP system, FBMach, and a commercial CAD/CAM system, Unigraphics. Not only geometry information of the product but also the process plan information and machining feature information are directly available to the CAM system and tool paths can be automatically generated from solid models and process plans
Pembangunan Modul Pengajaran Kendiri (MPK) keusahawanan dalam topik isu keusahawanan bagi pelajar diploma di politeknik
Terdapat pelbagai kaedah pembelajaran yang telah diperkenalkan termasuklah
kaedah pembelajaran yang menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran bermodul secara
kendiri. Kajian ini adalah bertujuan untuk mengkaji kesesuaian Modul Pengajaran
Kendiri Keusahawanan dalam topik Isu Keusahawanan yang telah dihasilkan bagi
pelajar yang mengikuti pengajian Diploma di Jabatan Perdagangan Politeknik. Antara
aspek yang dikaji ialah untuk menilai sama ada rekabentuk modul yang dihasilkan dapat
memenuhi ciri-ciri modul yang baik, MPK yang dihasilkan dapat membantu mencapai
objektif pembelajaran, MPK ini bersifat mesra pengguna dan MPK yang dihasilkan
membantu pensyarah menyampaikan pengajarannya dengan lebih berkesan. Kajian ini
dilakukan ke atas 110 orang pelajar semester en am yang mengikuti pengajian diploma
dan 4 orang pensyarah yang mengajar subjek Keusahawanan di Jabatan Perdagangan
Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Selangor. Kaedah analisa data yang
digunakan dalam kajian ini ialah skor min dan peratus. Hasil daripada kajian ini
menunjukkan bahawa rekabentuk modul yang dihasilkan memenuhi ciri-ciri modul
yang baik, MPK ini membantu untuk mencapai objektif pembelajaran, MPK ini
bersifat mesra pengguna dan MPK yang dihasilkan dapat membantu pensyarah
menyampaikan pengajarannya dengan lebih berkesan. Ini bermakna secara
keseluruhannya, hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa modul yang dihasilkan oleh pengkaji
adalah sesuai digunakan oleh pelajar-pelajar semester enam yang mengikuti pengajian
diploma di Jabatan Perdagangan peringkat politeknik. Seterusnya, beberapa pandangan
telah dikemukakan bagi meningkatkan rnutu dan kualiti MPK yang dihasilkan. Semoga
kajian ini dapat memberi manfaat kepada mereka yang terlibat dalam bidang
pendidikan
STEP COMPLIANT APPROACH FOR TURN-MILL OPERATIONS
Current machine tools have incurred challenges on limitation such as part
programming complexity of G and M code, weak integration of digital machine tools
and coverage of universal data modeling for product and manufacturing resources. In
response to this manufacturing system requirement, Standard for Exchange of Product
data (STEP) and its implementation on developing an interface for the next generation
of machine tool controllers (STEP-NC) has become a concern of research interest and
performed on basic manufacturing technology limited to a unit domain such as
turning, milling or Wire EDM. Therefore; extending this STEP implementation on
multipurpose machine tools such as turn-mill machines is mandatory since the
machines are the main component in these industries. The research work offers a
STEP-NC compliant interface supporting turn-mill machining environment identified
as SCSTMO
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An Integrated Approach to Finish Machining of RP Parts
An integrated approach to finish machining of RP parts and tools has been
developed at the University of Rhode Island. Pre-processing operations, including surface
offsets to add machining stock, and post-processing operations, including CNC tool-path
generation, have been combined into one integrated set of software algorithms to make
possible the effective finishing of near-net parts and tools from RP. An in-depth
description of the uniquely developed STL vertex offset algorithm will be explored as
well as an automatic method for adaptive raster milling, sharp edge contour machining
and hole drilling from STL files. The time involved and surface finish benefits of the
developed methodology will be compared to alternative approaches.Mechanical Engineerin
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