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Cutting tools in finishing operations for CNC rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies
conference contribution
posted on 2014-10-02, 10:58 authored by Muhammed Nafis Osman Zahid, Keith Case, Darren WattsDarren WattsCNC machining has been widely used in producing metal parts with high accuracy and reliable
quality. A distinct process planning approach that utilizes an indexing device to hold the workpiece
has extended CNC applications into the realm of rapid manufacturing (CNC-RM) processes. This
study improves the implementation of this technology by providing a methodology for integrating the
tools into finishing processes. It aims to enhance the process efficiency by minimizing the stair-casing
effect of layer removal and so improve the quality of machined parts. In order to achieve this,
finishing operations are executed using different types of end mill tools to cater for specific surfaces.
Simulations are carried out to verify the method and implications. The findings indicate the
advantages of the approach in terms of cutting time and the minimisation of excess volumes left on
parts. Using different cutters for finish cuts improves the capabilities of CNC machining in rapid
manufacturing applications.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Published in
Twelfth International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2014) Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXVIIIPages
163 - 168 (6)Citation
OSMAN ZAHID, M.N., CASE, K. and WATTS, D., 2014. Cutting tools in finishing operations for CNC rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies. IN: In Rehman, F., Woodfine, N. and Marasini, R. (eds.) Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXVIII, Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2014), Southampton: Hampshire Press Ltd., 9-11 September 2014, pp. 163 - 168.Publisher
Hampshire Press Ltd. © Southampton Solent UniversityVersion
- SMUR (Submitted Manuscript Under Review)
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2014Notes
This is a conference paper. The conference website is at: http://www.solent.ac.uk/conference-centre/events/icmr-2014/icmr-2014.aspxISBN
978-0-9926958-4-2ISSN
2053-3373Language
- en