Conventional material removal techniques, like CNC milling, have been proven to be able to
tackle nearly any machining challenge. On the other hand, the major drawback of using …

A novel approach for the NC tool-path generation of free-form surfaces is presented.
Traditionally, the distance between adjacent tool-paths in either the Euclidean space or in …

This paper presents an analytical method for planning an efficient tool-path in machining
free-form surfaces on 3-axis milling machines. This new approach uses a nonconstant offset …

This paper presents a machining potential field (MPF) method to generate tool paths for
multi-axis sculptured surface machining. A machining potential field is constructed by …

Presented in this paper is a new approach to 5-axis NC tool path generation for sculptured
surface machining. Techniques of feasible machining strip evaluation are used for non …

A fundamental NC-machining problem is the clearing of areas within specified boundaries
from material. The paper presents an efficient algorithm for generating largely optimal tool …

In theory, the five-axis numerical control (NC) machining of sculptured surfaces can be
classified into facing milling and cylindrical milling (or side milling). In general, the first one …

Recently, a large amount of new research related to numerical control (NC) tool path
generation has appeared in the literature. Unfortunately, finding information on a particular …

The implementation and selection of cutter path strategies and orientations when milling is
particularly critical in the aerospace and mould and die industries. Proper selection can lead …

A novel curvilinear tool-path generation method is described for planar milling of pockets.
The method uses the solution of an elliptic partial differential equation boundary value …