Automated cutting tool selection and cutting tool sequence optimisation for rotational parts
Date
2004-04
Authors
Oral, Ali
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Publisher
Pergamon-Elsevier Science
Abstract
The aim of this work is to define computer-aided optimum operation and tool sequences that are to be used in Generative Process Planning System developed for rotational parts. The software developed for this purpose has a modular structure. Cutting tools are selected automatically using the machinability data, workpiece feature information, machine tool data, workholding method and the set-up number. An optimum tool sequence is characterised by a minimum number of tool changes and minimum tool travel time. Tool and operation sequence for minimum tool change are optimised with a developed optimisation method that is based on "Rank Order Clustering".
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Computer science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer-aided process planning, Tool selection, Operation sequence, Tool sequence, Optimisation, Feature recognition, Turned components, System, Operations
Citation
Oral, A. ve Çakır, M.C. (2004). “Automated cutting tool selection and cutting tool sequence optimisation for rotational parts”. Robotics and Computer-integrated Manufacturing, 20(2), 127-141.