Two-dimensional representation of machining geometry and tool path generation for ball-end milling of sculptured surfaces

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 45, Issue 14, 2007, Pages 3151-3164

  Yoon, Joung Hahn ^a  

^a Dong A University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Machining geometry; Three axis machining; Tool path generation

Indexed keywords

CUTTING; ITERATIVE METHODS; MACHINING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; SURFACES; TWO DIMENSIONAL;

MACHINING GEOMETRY; THREE-AXIS MACHINING; TOOL PATH GENERATION;

BALL MILLING;

EID: 34249307530     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540600786657     Document Type: Article

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