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Computer Numerically Controlled

(CNC) Machining and Tool Path


Programming

CNC Machining of Complex Surface Parts

2 and 3
Axis Milling

Face Milling

Pocketing

Three-Axis CNC Machines


In 3-axis CNC vertical machine, the working table
moves along x- and y-axis, and the tool along z-axis.
In machining, tool orientation is fixed, either in vertical
or horizontal direction.
If all surfaces to be
machined are
accessible by the
cutter in one setup,
select a 3-axis CNC
machine.
Synchronized Motions in 3 Axis

Five-Axis CNC Machines


X-, Y-, and Z- Axis Motions and A- and B- axis Rotations
(Simultaneously)
Tool orientation can be changed simultaneously during
machining.
If some surface patches
to be machined are not
accessible by the cutter
in one setup, consider
to use a 5-axis CNC
machine.

Five-Axis CNC Machines

Five-Axis CNC Machining

Cincinnati V5-2000 5-Axis


CNC Machining Center

Machined Surface
CAD Model of the
Surface
Tool Path
Generation
Simulation of
Cutting
Accuracy of the
Machined
Surface
Over-cut and
Over Cut
Detection

Tool path

Trails
Trail patches

Cutter contact point


Cusp

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)


CNC Tool Path Programming

Automatic Tool Paths Generation for CNC
Machining from CAD Models
Tool Path Verification and Graphical
Simulation of CNC Machining
CNC Post-Processor for Machine Dependant
G-code Generation

Tool Path
Generation,
Machining
Simulation
3-Axis Milling
Fixture
Cutter
Part
Workpiece
NC Sequence

Tool Path Generation and


Machining Simulation
Verify the tool
paths and
simulate the
milling process
Generate 3-axis
CNC tool paths
for the mold of a
phone handset
Flat, Torus and
Ball End Mill

The digital result


of the virtual
CNC machining

2 Axis Rough Machining


Stock (or Workpiece in Pro/Mfg)
Mechanical Part
2D Contours for Layered
Machining
Tool Path for Example 2D
Layers

Different Tool Path Patterns

Conventional Surface

Profile

Face

Pocket

Trajectory

Surface
Normal

Cutter, Part Surface,


Surface Normal,
Tolerance Surface,
Tool Path, Cusp

Planar
Cutting
Edge
Tolerance
surface

Effective
Cutting
Edge
l-axis
Cutter Contact Point

Z
Steepest-Directed
Tool Paths

Steepest-Directed & Iso-Cusped Tool Paths

Y
Cusp
X

Iso-Cusped
Tool Paths

Parallel-Plane-Guided and Radial


Tool Paths

Setting Up Tools

Setting Up Machining Parameters

Pro/Mfg
Menu
System

VERICUT Interface to Major


CAD/CAM Systems

Pro/E has licensed a CNC simulation module


from VERICUT
with no machine tool modeling capability

Simulation of CNC Machining (VERICUT)

Machining Simulation and Tool Path


Verification

5-Axis CNC
Milling Based
on a CAD
Model of Boat
Design

Different CNC
Machines & Tasks

CNC Milling Simulation - CUSP

Gouge
Detection

Collision and Gouge Detection


- Flat End Mill

Collision and Gouge Detection


- Torus End Mill

EDM CNC Simulation

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