A CAD / CAM system for rapid prototyping by adding or subtracting materials using Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Pardo ◽  
Leonardo Vinces ◽  
Kasen Tong
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Cad Cam

scholarly journals Development of integrated intelligent computer-aided design system for mechanical power-transmitting mechanism design

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 168781401771038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isad Saric ◽  
Adil Muminovic ◽  
Mirsad Colic ◽  
Senad Rahimic
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Mechanical Power ◽  
Design System ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Intelligent Computer

This article presents architecture of integrated intelligent computer-aided design system for designing mechanical power-transmitting mechanisms (IICADkmps). The system has been developed in C# program environment with the aim of automatising the design process. This article presents a modern, automated approach to design. Developed kmps modules for calculation of geometrical and design characteristics of mechanical power-transmitting mechanisms are described. Three-dimensional geometrical parameter modelling of mechanical power-transmitting mechanisms was performed in the computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing/computer-aided engineering system CATIA V5. The connection between kmps calculation modules and CATIA V5 modelling system was established through initial three-dimensional models – templates. The outputs from the developed IICADkmps system generated final three-dimensional virtual models of mechanical power-transmitting mechanisms. Testing of the developed IICADkmps system was performed on friction, belt, cogged (spur and bevel gears) and chain transmitting mechanisms. Also, connection of the developed IICADkmps system with a device for rapid prototyping and computer numerical control machines was made for the purpose of additional testing and verification of practical use. Physical prototypes of designed characteristic elements of mechanical power-transmitting mechanisms were manufactured. The selected test three-dimensional virtual prototypes, obtained as an output from the developed IICADkmps system, were manufactured on the device for rapid prototyping (three-dimensional colour printer Spectrum Z510) and computer numerical control machines. Finally, at the end of the article, conclusions and suggested possible directions of further research, based on theoretical and practical research results, are presented.

scholarly journals Accuracy of Implant Surgical Guides Fabricated Using Computer Numerical Control Milling for Edentulous Jaws: A Pilot Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyou Chai ◽  
Xiaoqian Liu ◽  
Ramona Schweyen ◽  
Jürgen Setz ◽  
Shaoxia Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Cnc Milling ◽  
Implant Position ◽  
Surgical Guides ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Edentulous Jaws

Abstract Background To evaluate the accuracy of a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) surgical guide for implant placement in edentulous jaws. Methods Nine patients with twelve edentulous jaws seeking implants were recruited. Radiographic guides with diagnostic templates were fabricated from try-in waxup dentures. Planning software (Organical® Dental Implant, Berlin, Germany) was used to virtually design the implant positions, and the radiographic templates were converted into surgical guides using computer numerical control (CNC) milling. Following the guided implant surgery protocol, forty-four implants were placed into twelve edentulous jaws. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were performed post-operatively for each jaw, and the deviations between the planned and actual implant positions were measured. Results All 44 implants survived, and no severe haematomas, nerve injuries or unexpected sinus perforations occurred. The mean three dimensional linear deviation of implant position between virtual planning and actual placement was 1.53 ± 0.48 mm at the implant neck and 1.58 ± 0.4 mm at the apex. The angular deviation was 3.96 ± 3.05 degrees. The mean deviation between virtual and actual implant position was significantly smaller in the maxilla than in the mandible. No significant differences were found in the deviation of implant position between cases with and without anchor pins. Conclusions The guides fabricated using the CAD-CAM CNC milling technique provided comparable accuracy as those fabricated by Stereolithography. The displacement of the guides on edentulous arch might be the main contributing factor of deviation. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-ONC-17014159

WebCAD: A computer aided design tool constrained with explicit ‘design for manufacturability’ rules for computer numerical control milling

2002 ◽  
Vol 216 (6) ◽  
pp. 879-889 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Mohole ◽  
P Wright ◽  
C Séquin
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Milling Machine ◽  
Design Tools ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Aided Design

A key element in the overall efficiency of a manufacturing enterprise is the compatibility between the features that have been created in a newly designed part, and the capabilities of the downstream manufacturing processes. With this in mind, a process-aware computer aided design (CAD) system called WebCAD has been developed. The system restricts the freedom of the designer in such a way that the designed parts can be manufactured on a three-axis computer numerical control milling machine. This paper discusses the vision of WebCAD and explains the rationale for its development in comparison with commercial CAD/CAM (computer aided design/manufacture) systems. The paper then goes on to describe the implementation issues that enforce the manufacturability rules. Finally, certain design tools are described that aid a user during the design process. Some examples are given of the parts designed and manufactured with WebCAD.

An application of computer vision for programming computer numerical control machines

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (9) ◽  
pp. 1315-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
A E Eladawi ◽  
E S Gadelmawla ◽  
I M Elewa ◽  
A A Abdel-Shafy
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Cnc Machines ◽  
Part Program ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Aided Design

Generation of the part programs, or tool paths, for products to be manufactured by computer numerical control (CNC) machines is very important. Many methods have been used to produce part programs, ranging from manual calculations to computer aided design/ manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. This work introduces a new technique for generating the part programs of existing products using the latest technology of computer vision. The proposed vision system is applicable for two-dimensional vertical milling CNC machines and is calibrated to produce both metric and imperial dimensions. Two steps are used to generate the part program. In the first step, the vision system is used to capture an image for the product to be manufactured. In the second step, the image is processed and analysed by software specially written for this purpose. The software CNCVision is fully written (in lab) using Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0. It is ready to run on any Windows environment. The CNCVision software processes the captured images and applies computer vision techniques to extract the product dimensions, then generates a suitable part program. All required information for the part program is calculated automatically, such as G-codes, X and Y coordinates of start-points and end-points, radii of arcs and circles and direction of arcs (clockwise or counterclockwise). The generated part program can be displayed on screen, saved to a file or sent to MS Word or MS Excel. In addition, the engineering drawing of the product can be displayed on screen or sent to AutoCAD as a drawing file.

Computer numerical control of electron beam machining equipments

1977 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 655-662
Author(s):  
A. Schuler ◽  
W. Oberreiter ◽  
H. Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Numerical Control

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Feasibility of NaCaPO4-Blended Zirconia as a New CAD/CAM Material for Dental Restoration

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3819
Author(s):  
Ting-Hsun Lan ◽  
Yu-Feng Chen ◽  
Yen-Yun Wang ◽  
Mitch M. C. Chou
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Dental Restoration ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Better Than

The computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) fabrication technique has become one of the hottest topics in the dental field. This technology can be applied to fixed partial dentures, removable dentures, and implant prostheses. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of NaCaPO4-blended zirconia as a new CAD/CAM material. Eleven different proportional samples of zirconia and NaCaPO4 (xZyN) were prepared and characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Vickers microhardness, and the milling property of these new samples was tested via a digital optical microscope. After calcination at 950 °C for 4 h, XRD results showed that the intensity of tetragonal ZrO2 gradually decreased with an increase in the content of NaCaPO4. Furthermore, with the increase in NaCaPO4 content, the sintering became more obvious, which improved the densification of the sintered body and reduced its porosity. Specimens went through milling by a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, and the marginal integrity revealed that being sintered at 1350 °C was better than being sintered at 950 °C. Moreover, 7Z3N showed better marginal fit than that of 6Z4N among thirty-six samples when sintered at 1350 °C (p < 0.05). The milling test results revealed that 7Z3N could be a new CAD/CAM material for dental restoration use in the future.

FPGA-Based Intelligent Software Hardening Chip for Computer Numerical Control System

2011 ◽  
Vol 105-107 ◽  
pp. 2217-2220
Author(s):  
Mu Lan Wang ◽  
Jian Min Zuo ◽  
Kun Liu ◽  
Xing Hua Zhu
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Computer Numerical Control ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Cnc Machine Tools ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Cnc System ◽  
Intelligent Software

In order to meet the development demands for high-speed and high-precision of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools, the equipped CNC systems begin to employ the technical route of software hardening. Making full use of the advanced performance of Large Scale Integrated Circuits (LSIC), this paper puts forward using Field Programmable Gates Array (FPGA) for the functional modules of CNC system, which is called Intelligent Software Hardening Chip (ISHC). The CNC system architecture with high performance is constructed based on the open system thought and ISHCs. The corresponding programs can be designed with Very high speed integrate circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and downloaded into the FPGA. These hardening modules, including the arithmetic module, contour interpolation module, position control module and so on, demonstrate that the proposed schemes are reasonable and feasibility.

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