High Throughput Production Processing of
Five (5) Axis Aluminum Components (HITHRU)
Final Reports of NCMS Project No. 150337-98056
Three final reports are available for this project, which
spanned a total of four phases over several years. In Phase I
an older software system automatically recognized turning and 3
axis milling machined features and automatically created NC code
was updated. Feature recognition for 5 axis features typically
found in aerospace structural components was developed. Dynamic
characteristics of the Cincinnati Machine Lancer V5 vertical 5
axis machining center were measured and cut tests performed to
map safe operating zones that maximized the use of spindle power
while avoiding chatter zones. Based on those results an
algorithm was devised to calculate axial and radial depth of cut
plus spindle rpm for high productivity machining. Feature
recognition and cutting processes were validated by using the
software on actual aerospace parts. In Phase II the formerly
Unix only system was ported to MS Windows and a new user
interface developed that allows users to modify feature
recognition and method generation rules. A single report covers
Phases I and II.
The NCMS member price is $50.00 per copy ($75.00 for
non-members), plus shipping and handling for each report. Add 6%
sales tax for sales within Michigan.
Please contact NCMS Customer Care,
customercare@ncms.org
to order your copies, or purchase them online. 3 Volume Set
also available. Includes:
1) High Throughput Production Processing of Five (5) Axis
Aluminum Components (HITHRU) Final Report.
2) High Throughput Production Processing of Five (5) Axis
Titanium Components III (HITHRU III) Final Report.
3) High Throughput Production Processing (HITHRU) Aluminum Part
Deployment Final Report.
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