A CASE STUDY OF THE TOOL PATHS STRATEGIES APPLICABLE FOR MILLING COMPLEX SURFACES ON A THREE COORDINATES CNC MACHINES

Mihail BÎCIOC

Abstract


Milling on three-axis CNC machines is an essential method for processing materials with broad applications in various industrial domains. An important part of the milling process involves optimizing tool movements, such as positioning and retraction during the machining process, which plays a crucial role in achieving efficient machining of complex surfaces of parts. Tool movement optimization is crucial in reducing processing time, costs, and errors. Thus, a careful approach and suitable strategy are necessary to ensure precise and rapid processing of parts. In this work, we will analyze several methods and techniques that can be used for optimizing tool movements in milling complex surfaces on three-coordinate CNC machines.

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