Method for planning smooth and non-interference tool route of 5-axis numerical control machining

Abstract

The utility model relates to a five-axle digital controlled tool path planning method of which the processing is smooth and free of interference as well as the analysis on the producibility of the components. Firstly, the geometrical models for the cutting tools, the work pieces and the obstacles are established. Along the negative direction of the scattered reference direction, griding the obstacle and the disc of the cutting tool turning circle cylindrical surface at the cutter spacing point. Based on the test in depth, the visual information can be obtained to judge the accessibility of the cutting tool along the scattered reference direction. Also, the directional cone for the attainability of the cutting tool can be planned at the cutting tool contact. Based on the continuity constraint of the direction and the restriction of the processing surroundings, the cone for the feasible direction can be calculated and the producibility can be judged. If the producibility is available, the smooth and the non-interference tool path can be planed in the directional cone as per the principle of the minimum change of direction in the tool path so as to output the tool path document. The utility model has a high computational efficiency and a simple programming, so as to be suitable to the wantonly rendered geometrical models such as the polygon grid and the free curved surface. Also, the interference of the clip and the toolbar can be avoided.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a planning method for a smooth and non-interfering tool path for five-axis numerical control machining, which is suitable for five-axis numerical control machining of complex parts and belongs to the technical field of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Background technique [0002] CNC machine tools have been widely used in the manufacturing industry. Compared with three-axis CNC machining, five-axis CNC machining can significantly improve processing efficiency and tool accessibility, providing an effective means for processing complex parts. However, the tool path planning of five-axis CNC machining usually requires a lot of manual intervention and repeated verification, which is time-consuming and laborious, and has high requirements for programmers. Especially for parts with complex shapes such as aviation impellers and propellers, the interference phenomenon is serious, and it is impossible to plan a smooth tool path thro...

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Problems solved by technology

This patent can use visual information to reduce a large number of interference directions, but abstracts the tool as a straight line when selecting the reference direction, and does not directly consider the diameter of the tool's rotary surface, so interference checks and repeated adjustments are still required in subsequent algorithms This not only increases the complexity of the algorithm, but also limits the flexibility of tool direction selection, and cannot correctly analyze the manufacturability of the workpiece

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