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Cutting speed modelling in ball nose milling applications

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Cutting speed is a key factor that influences machined surface quality and tool life in milling. To date, the study of its distribution over a machined surface has not been established. This paper presents a mathematical model to evaluate cutting speed on the machined surface in 3-axis ball nose milling. The approximation errors introduced by surface shape, step-over and CNC interpolation are analysed. The model is used to predict visible areas which have different colour intensities on finished surfaces in the machining of a wood-plastic composite. A good agreement is obtained between the prediction and experimental results.

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  1. Geometric Modelling Group, School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK

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Fan, J. Cutting speed modelling in ball nose milling applications. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 73, 161–171 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-5672-3

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