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This paper discusses a method that combines 5-axis NC machining and rapid prototyping for manufacturing complex shape parts. The combination allows NC machining to deal with surfaces in a part that cannot be accessed directly by a 5-axis NC machine. It splits the part into fully accessible subparts (layers), and machines them one by one. The subparts are subsequently joined together to form the complete part.
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Li, H., Tsui, L.Y., Gong, H., Li, B., Zou, J. (1999). A Layered 5-axis Machining Method. In: Olling, G.J., Choi, B.K., Jerard, R.B. (eds) Machining Impossible Shapes. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 18. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35392-0_24
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