Discussion on the problems related to NC machining of toroid-shaped taper cutter with constant angle between cutting edge and the cutter axis

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Abstract

Defining the helical angle as the angle between the cutting edge and revolving axis of the cutter presents the designing models of the cutting edge and helical groove of a toroid shaped taper cutter. Under the condition of a certain revolving speed, the relative radial and axial feeding speeds of the grinding wheel in two-axis NC machining of the cutter are deduced. The models for calculating the actual obtained groove and the simulation-method of computer are also provided.The surface near to the top of the end cutter has no helical cutting edges and infinite feeding speeds of NC machine. It is necessary to adopt a supplementary cutting edge. A supplementary cutting edge is designed as a cutting edge with a constant pitch. This paper provides valuable reference for the design and NC machining of this kind of toroid shaped taper cutter.

Keywords

Geometrical model NC machining Reverse engineering for motion Reverse engineering of envelope Toroid shaped taper cutter 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Mechanical EngineeringFar East UniversityTainan CountryRepublic of China

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