Integrated tool path and feed rate optimization for the finishing machining of 3D plane surfaces

International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture

Volumn 40, Issue 11, 2000, Pages 1557-1572

  Feng, Hsi Yung ^a   Su, Ning ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

FINISHING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; PROCESS CONTROL; STRATEGIC PLANNING;

BALL-END MILLING;

BALL MILLING;

EID: 0033715476     PISSN: 08906955     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0890-6955(00)00025-0     Document Type: Article

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