Automatic Process Planning and Toolpath Generation of a Multiaxis Hybrid Manufacturing System

Abstract

With the integration of multiaxis layered manufacturing and material removal (machining) processes, a hybrid system has more capability and flexibility to build complicated geometry with a single setup. Process planning to integrate the two different processes is a key issue. In this paper, an algorithm of adaptive slicing for a five-axis Laser Aided Manufacturing Process (LAMP) is summarized that can generate uniform and non-uniform thickness slices. A method to build a non-uniform (thickness) layer that utilizes two processes is presented, and an overall algorithm for integration is described. The newly developed algorithm implemented in the process planning helps the hybrid system build parts more efficiently.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Layered Manufacturing; Hybrid System; Process Planning; Toolpath Generation

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1526-6125

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2005 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2005

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