Optimizing tool positioning for end-mill machining of free-form surfaces on 5-axis machines for both semi-finishing and finishing

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 16, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 383-391

  Redonnet, J M ^a   Rubio, W ^a   Monies, F ^a   Dessein, G ^a  

^a University of Toulouse Clement Ader Institute   (France)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN; COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING; FINISHING; MACHINE TOOLS; NUMERICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS; OPTIMIZATION; POSITION CONTROL;

END MILL MACHINING; FREE FORM SURFACES;

MACHINING;

EID: 0033747334     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s001700050170     Document Type: Article

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