<p>Instantaneous material removal volume (IMRV) is a key parameter for predicting the cutting power, cutting force, and machining process. This paper presents a novel approach, known as the point cloud contour-filling method, for calculating the IMRV for each cutting tool edge at any instantaneous moment. Firstly, the kinematics during milling operations are analyzed to capture the exact motion trajectory envelope point cloud of the cutting tool edge. Secondly, the <i>Z</i>-map algorithm and Boolean operations are utilized to calculate the point cloud of the intersection between the workpiece and tool-edge trajectory envelope within unit time steps Δ<i>t</i> (known as the IMRV point cloud). Finally, the 3D alpha method and Delaunay triangulation are employed to calculate the shape and volume of the IMRV. The proposed model considers the real tool-edge trajectory and tool installation errors, and introduces the variable of tool-workpiece engagement time <i>t</i> for the first time. The model is verified using milling tests. The proposed method provides a visualization of instantaneous complex engagement between the tool and workpiece during the milling process and can be further used for simulating milling forces and cutting power.</p>

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Prediction of time-varying instantaneous material removal volume with point cloud contour-filling model in milling process

  • Wen-Jun Lyu,
  • Zhan-Qiang Liu,
  • Bing Wang,
  • Yu-Kui Cai,
  • Ming Zhao,
  • Hong-Xin Wang

摘要

Instantaneous material removal volume (IMRV) is a key parameter for predicting the cutting power, cutting force, and machining process. This paper presents a novel approach, known as the point cloud contour-filling method, for calculating the IMRV for each cutting tool edge at any instantaneous moment. Firstly, the kinematics during milling operations are analyzed to capture the exact motion trajectory envelope point cloud of the cutting tool edge. Secondly, the Z-map algorithm and Boolean operations are utilized to calculate the point cloud of the intersection between the workpiece and tool-edge trajectory envelope within unit time steps Δt (known as the IMRV point cloud). Finally, the 3D alpha method and Delaunay triangulation are employed to calculate the shape and volume of the IMRV. The proposed model considers the real tool-edge trajectory and tool installation errors, and introduces the variable of tool-workpiece engagement time t for the first time. The model is verified using milling tests. The proposed method provides a visualization of instantaneous complex engagement between the tool and workpiece during the milling process and can be further used for simulating milling forces and cutting power.