Interference-free tool path generation for 5-axis sculptured surface machining using rational Bézier motions of a flat-end cutter

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 43, Issue 19, 2005, Pages 4103-4124

  Zhang, W ^a   Zhang, Y F ^a   Ge, Q J ^b  

^a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE   (Singapore)

^b Stony Brook University   (United States)

Author keywords

5 axis tool path generation; Dual quaternion; Effective cutting shape; Interference avoidance; Rational B zier motion; Scallop height; Sculptured surface machining

Indexed keywords

CUTTING;

DUAL QUATERNION; EFFECTIVE CUTTING SHAPE; FLAT-END CUTTER; INTERFERENCE AVOIDANCE;

MACHINING;

EID: 27844601950     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540500168188     Document Type: Article

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