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IJAT Vol.14 No.5 pp. 808-815
doi: 10.20965/ijat.2020.p0808
(2020)

Paper:

Tool Path Generation for 5-Axis Rough Cutting Using Haptic Device

Koichi Morishige*,† and Satoshi Mori**

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

Corresponding author

**Department of Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Informatics and Engineering,
The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Japan

Received:
March 31, 2020
Accepted:
May 18, 2020
Published:
September 5, 2020
Keywords:
5-axis controlled machining, tool path generation, interface, haptic device, rough cutting
Abstract

CAM software is generally used to generate tool paths for 5-axis controlled machining. However, adjusting its several parameters and settings is difficult. We propose a system for tool path generation to be applied to 5-axis controlled machining. The system allows machining movements to be established by manipulating haptic devices in a virtual environment. Therefore, the cutter location for 5-axis machining can be easily controlled by operating a virtual cutting tool. The contact between the cutting tool and the target shape is reflected to the user through the haptic device. The generated path can be converted into a numerical control program for the actual machining of the target object. We detail the implementation of the proposed interface using two haptic devices and a method of tool path generation that improves rough cutting by smoothing the generated cutting points and simplifying the tool postures. The effectiveness of the developed system is confirmed through machining simulations.

Cite this article as:
K. Morishige and S. Mori, “Tool Path Generation for 5-Axis Rough Cutting Using Haptic Device,” Int. J. Automation Technol., Vol.14 No.5, pp. 808-815, 2020.
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