Tool Path Generation for Five-Axis Controlled Machining with Consideration of Motion of Two Rotational Axes

Koichi Morishige; Makoto Kaneko

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IJAT Vol.5 No.3 pp. 412-419

doi: 10.20965/ijat.2011.p0412

(2011)

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Tool Path Generation for Five-Axis Controlled Machining with Consideration of Motion of Two Rotational Axes

Koichi Morishige and Makoto Kaneko

Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems, The University of Electro-Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan

Received:

February 2, 2011

Accepted:

March 17, 2011

Published:

May 5, 2011

Keywords:

five-axis controlled machining, CAD/CAM, motion of rotational axes, configuration space

Abstract

In this paper, the original configuration space is applied to generate tool path, which indicate locations of two rotational axes of a 5-axis controlled machine tool. Moreover, A-star algorithm that is one of the methods for route searching is applied to decide tool postures considering the motion of two rotational axes. The developed method can generate tool path limiting the number of used rotational axes, and reducing the moving amount of two rotational axes. Furthermore, the method can generate tool path that avoids the reverse rotation of two rotational axes, which might cause the machining error. As a result, an excellent finished surface is actually obtained, and the usefulness of the developed method is confirmed.

Cite this article as:

K. Morishige and M. Kaneko, “Tool Path Generation for Five-Axis Controlled Machining with Consideration of Motion of Two Rotational Axes,” Int. J. Automation Technol., Vol.5 No.3, pp. 412-419, 2011.

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References

[1] J.-C. Latombe, “ROBOT MOTION PLANNING,” Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 1991.
[2] K. Morishige, K. Kase, and Y. Takeuchi, “Collision-free Tool Path Generation Using 2-Dimensional C-Space for 5-Axis Control Machining,” The Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer-Verlag, London, Vo.13, No.6, pp. 393-400, 1997.
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[4] K. Morishige and Y. Takeuchi, “Strategic Tool Posture Determination for Five-Axis Control Machining Based on Configuration Space,” CIRP-J. of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 247-252, 2003.
[5] S.-G. Lee and S.-H. Yang, “CNC Tool-Path Planning for High-Speed High-Resolution Machining Using a New Tool-Path Calculation Algorithm,” The Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer-Verlag, London, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 326-333, 2002.
[6] A* Pathfinding for Beginners:
http://www.policyalmanac.org/games/aStarTutorial.htm
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[1] [1] J.-C. Latombe, “ROBOT MOTION PLANNING,” Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 1991.

[2] [2] K. Morishige, K. Kase, and Y. Takeuchi, “Collision-free Tool Path Generation Using 2-Dimensional C-Space for 5-Axis Control Machining,” The Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer-Verlag, London, Vo.13, No.6, pp. 393-400, 1997.

[3] [3] K.Morishige, K. Kase, and Y. Takeuchi, “Tool Path Generation Using C-Space for 5-Axis Control Machining,” Trans. of the ASME, J. of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 121/1, pp. 144-149, 1999.

[4] [4] K. Morishige and Y. Takeuchi, “Strategic Tool Posture Determination for Five-Axis Control Machining Based on Configuration Space,” CIRP-J. of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 247-252, 2003.

[5] [5] S.-G. Lee and S.-H. Yang, “CNC Tool-Path Planning for High-Speed High-Resolution Machining Using a New Tool-Path Calculation Algorithm,” The Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer-Verlag, London, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 326-333, 2002.

[6] [6] A* Pathfinding for Beginners:
http://www.policyalmanac.org/games/aStarTutorial.htm

[7] [7] Y. Takeuchi and T. Watanabe, “Generation of five-axis Control Collision-Free Tool Path and Postprocessing for NC Data,” Annals of the CIRP, Vol.41, No.1, pp. 539-542, 1992.