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Investigations on model-based simulation of tool wear with carbide tools in milling operation

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This paper deals with tool wear in milling operation using carbide tools. The main purpose of this work is to define a model-based procedure for forecasting tool-wear progression during cutting operation by using machining simulation. Firstly, a multi-axis machining simulation algorithm is proposed based on DEXEL model and local area update method. NC milling machining process simulation software NCToolWearSim is realized by using Visual C++ and OpenGL. The developed process simulation software is used to simulate the cutting process. Secondly, tool-wear simulation algorithm in the machining process is presented with tool-wear model and machining simulation algorithm and is implemented into the machining simulation software NCToolWearSim in order to evaluate the tool wear and to update the tool geometry. The tool-wear value is estimated according to the established tool-wear model from experienced tool-wear data. Thus, tool-wear progression can be visualized in milling operation by using NCToolWearSim. Finally, experimental tests, performed milling integral wheel with carbide tools, were used to calibrate and validate the correctness of tool-wear simulation process based on the tool-wear model.

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    Chen Zhang, Laishui Zhou & Xihui Liu

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Zhang, C., Zhou, L. & Liu, X. Investigations on model-based simulation of tool wear with carbide tools in milling operation. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 64, 1373–1385 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4108-1

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