End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies
Computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining has been recognized as a manufacturing process that is capable of producing metal parts with high precision and reliable quality, whereas many additive manufacturing methods are less capable in these respects. The introduction of a new layer-removal meth...
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| description | Computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining has been recognized as a manufacturing process that is capable of producing metal parts with high precision and reliable quality, whereas many additive manufacturing methods are less capable in these respects. The introduction of a new layer-removal methodology that utilizes an indexing device to clamp the workpiece can be used to extend CNC applications into the realm of rapid manufacturing (CNC-RM) processes. This study aims to improve the implementation of CNC machining for RM by formulating a distinct approach to integrate end mill tools during finishing processes. A main objective is to enhance process efficiency by minimizing the staircasing effect of layer removal so as to improve the quality of machined parts. In order to achieve this, different types of end mill tools are introduced to cater for specific part surfaces during finishing operations. Virtual machining simulations are executed to verify the method and the implications. The findings indicate the advantages of the approach in terms of cutting time and excess volume left on the parts. It is shown that using different tools for finishing operations will improve the capabilities of CNC machining for rapid manufacturing applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-959f1e18f85b4ae4a44709f877a18bcd2022-12-22T00:01:06ZengTaylor & Francis GroupProduction and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal2169-32772015-01-013127428810.1080/21693277.2015.10947561094756End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studiesMuhammed Nafis Osman Zahid0Keith Case1Darren Watts2Loughborough UniversityLoughborough UniversityLoughborough UniversityComputer numerical controlled (CNC) machining has been recognized as a manufacturing process that is capable of producing metal parts with high precision and reliable quality, whereas many additive manufacturing methods are less capable in these respects. The introduction of a new layer-removal methodology that utilizes an indexing device to clamp the workpiece can be used to extend CNC applications into the realm of rapid manufacturing (CNC-RM) processes. This study aims to improve the implementation of CNC machining for RM by formulating a distinct approach to integrate end mill tools during finishing processes. A main objective is to enhance process efficiency by minimizing the staircasing effect of layer removal so as to improve the quality of machined parts. In order to achieve this, different types of end mill tools are introduced to cater for specific part surfaces during finishing operations. Virtual machining simulations are executed to verify the method and the implications. The findings indicate the advantages of the approach in terms of cutting time and excess volume left on the parts. It is shown that using different tools for finishing operations will improve the capabilities of CNC machining for rapid manufacturing applications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2015.1094756end mill toolsCNC machiningrapid manufacturing |
| spellingShingle | Muhammed Nafis Osman Zahid Keith Case Darren Watts End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies Production and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal end mill tools CNC machining rapid manufacturing |
| title | End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies |
| title_full | End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies |
| title_fullStr | End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies |
| title_short | End mill tools integration in CNC machining for rapid manufacturing processes: simulation studies |
| title_sort | end mill tools integration in cnc machining for rapid manufacturing processes simulation studies |
| topic | end mill tools CNC machining rapid manufacturing |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2015.1094756 |
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