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    Optimizing the feed velocity of NC-tool paths
    ( 2007)
    Uhlmann, E.
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    Mattes, A.
    In recent years various simulation tools with which the feed velocity can be optimized have been developed for an efficient milling of complex components. Hitherto, the material removal rate has been calculated and the respective commands in the NC-program have been adapted. Further approaches include the mechanical tool load which is determined analytically. Equally, the material removal rate has a significant influence on the thermal tool load. This paper describes an approach with which both the mechanical as well as the thermal load is calculated for a given NC-tool path. If a certain value is overstepped, the feed velocity is reduced respectively. As a result the feed velocity is optimally adjusted to the engagement conditions. In addition, the calculation of the wear is carried out. In cutting experiments with Ck45 and Inconef718 it was possible to reduce the primary processing time significantly. Furthermore, regarding Ck45 it was possible to predict the wear with a small fault tolerance. Concerning that NC-speed already assures a maximum economy of time for machining of 20 % compared to a not optimized NC-Code, this clarifies the achieved results. Against this background it seems not negative at all, that the tool wear is not reduced through the integration of technology inside the optimization, Furthermore it has to be stated positively that the tool wear does not rise despite the significant decreased machining time. Another objective of the cutting experiment was the verification of the calculated tool wear with the measured one. It may declared, that the results are in good agreement for the fourth and the fifth section of the cutting edge. However, generally the cutting experiment shows that a prediction of the tool wear is possible with a sufficient accuracy for deciding if a tool change is necessary or not. Thus the achieved benefit may help to improve the process reliability and reduce the tool costs. Entnommen aus TEMA
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    Investigations on the adjustment of the modeling section in 2D simulation of milling processes
    ( 2007)
    Uhlmann, E.
    ;
    Mattes, A.
    ;
    Zettier, R.
    ;
    Graf von der Schulenburg, M.
    Conducting 3D simulation of milling processes still causes high efforts. There, only small workpiece sections can be modeled so far, instead of the entire contact width. Approaches using 2D simulation pose an interesting alternative. Here, the two-dimensional perspective is gained by dividing the workpiece into different sections perpendicular to the feed rate. This, however, requires a modeling approach that covers arbitrary contact widths along with a high mesh density in the area of chip formation. Automatically adjusting the modeling section hereby helps to model contact width up to 180 deg by segmentally simulating the rotation of the milling cutter. The paper presents the investigations on the effect of the most important parameters which influence sufficiently accurate computation of the equivalent cutting forces as in conventional 2D simulation models using the software DEFORM 2D. The operational reliability of the model was verified by a newly conducted simulation conducted using the new simulation model, with which the points in time of the adjustments for a model section were not recognizable at the cutting force distribution. In addition a realistic cutting force plot for milling operation was realised and the stress occurring at the end of a workpiece section could be held on a constant level. Undesired variations compared to simulations without adjustment of the modelling sections were limited on an area behind the tip of the cutting wedge. There, risings in stress occur inside the workpiece after modifications of the model. An influence on the cutting force however was not observable. Thus, the new simulation model accomplishes the requirements for the simulation of long cutting distances at reduced computing time. However, further studies will have to show, how applicable these results are for other simulation parameters. Entnommen aus TEMA