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Collision-free tool path generation using 2-dimensional C-space for 5-axis control machining

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This study deals with the method of collision avoidance in the automatic tool path generation for 5-axis control machining. Five-axis NC machining offers the potential for efficient and accurate machining, but collisions between the tool and surrounding objects are still a severe problem. The method devised in this study avoids collision by producing the direction of collision avoidance, based on the 2-dimensional configuration space (C-space) defined by two parameters which determine the tool attitude. This method allows a test workpiece with overhanging parts to be milled without collisions. As a result, the validity of the method has been experimentally confirmed.

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  1. The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), Saitama, Japan

    Kiwamu Kase

  2. Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu-shi, 182, Tokyo, Japan

    Koichi Morishige &  Yoshimi Takeuchi

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  1. Koichi Morishige
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Morishige, K., Kase, K. & Takeuchi, Y. Collision-free tool path generation using 2-dimensional C-space for 5-axis control machining. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 13, 393–400 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01179033

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