HSM pocketing tool path evaluation proposition of performance criteria. (30th May 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pateloup, Vincent; Chanal, Helene; Duc, Emmanuel; Ray, Pascal
• Is Part Of: International journal of machining and machinability of materials. Volume 2:Number 2(2007)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 221
• Publication Date: 2007-05-30
• Subjects: tool path computation -- pocket machining -- machine tool kinematics -- HSM pocketing -- high speed machining -- tool path evaluation -- performance evaluation; Machining -- Periodicals; Metals -- Machinability -- Periodicals; 671.35
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-5711

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the performance evaluation of tool paths within the framework of high speed pocket machining. Firstly, an analysis of the needs and problems arising from pocket machining is presented and quantifiable performance criteria are defined. Secondly, applications of this performance evaluation to various test cases are presented. This performance evaluation enables a computed tool path to be evaluated before the machining operation is performed, in order to predict its feasibility and cost.