Advanced Numerical Methods to Optimize Cutting Operations of Five-Axis Milling Machines

• Main Authors: Makhanov, Stanislav S. (Author), Anotaipaiboon, Weerachai (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.
• Series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing,
• Subjects: Mathematics.; Artificial intelligence.; Mathematical optimization.; Control engineering.; Robotics.; Mechatronics.; Industrial engineering.; Production engineering.; Manufacturing industries.; Machines.; Tools.; Optimization.; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools.; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics.; Industrial and Production Engineering.; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics).

The book presents new optimization algorithms designed to improve the efficiency of tool paths for five-axis NC machining of sculptured surfaces. The book introduces the reader to fundamental issues involved in the tool path planning such as the kinematics of five-axis machines, types of 5 axis mach...

Table of Contents:

• to Five-Axis NC Machining
• Fundamental Issues in Tool Path Planning
• Space-Filling Curve Tool Paths
• Tool Paths in Adaptive Curvilinear Coordinates
• Optimization of Rotations
• Theory of Optimal Setup for Five-Axis NC Machining.