Selecting optimal set of tool sequences for machining of multiple pockets

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 42, Issue 3-4, 2009, Pages 233-241

  Zhang, Yingjie ^a   Ge, Liling ^b  

^a XI'AN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b XI'AN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (China)

Author keywords

Machining feature, Numeric control machining; Multiple cutters combination

Indexed keywords

COMPLEX PARTS; COVERABLE; FEATURE-BASED; FILLING ALGORITHM; GENERAL APPROACH; MACHINING FEATURE, NUMERIC CONTROL MACHINING; MACHINING OPERATIONS; MACHINING TIME; MULTIPLE CUTTERS COMBINATION; MULTIPLE FEATURES; NEW APPROACHES; NUMBER AND SIZE; NUMERIC CONTROL; OPTIMAL CUTTING; OPTIMAL SETS; PROCESS PLANNING SYSTEMS; REGION SHAPE; SCAN LINE;

COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING; CUTTING; CUTTING TOOLS; METAL WORKING TOOLS; OPTIMIZATION; PROCESS ENGINEERING;

MACHINING;

EID: 67650239876     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-008-1609-z     Document Type: Article

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