Development of a Computer-Aided Manufacturing System for Profiled Edge Lamination Tooling

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 754-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Tai Im ◽  
Daniel F. Walczyk
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Nc Code ◽  
Tool Geometries ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Surface ◽  
Profiled Edge Lamination ◽  
Awj Cutting ◽  
Cam Software

Profiled Edge Lamination (PEL) tooling is a promising Rapid Tooling (RT) method involving the assembly of an array of laminations whose top edges are simultaneously profiled and beveled based on a CAD model of the intended tool surface. To facilitate adoption of this RT method by industry, a comprehensive PEL Tooling Development System has been proposed. The two main parts of this system are (1) iterative tool design based on thermal and structural models and (2) fabrication of the tool using a Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ) cutting. CAM software has been developed to take lamination slice data (profiles) from any proprietary RP software in the form of polylines and create smooth, kinematically desirable cutting trajectories for each tool lamination. Two cutting trajectory algorithms, called Identical Equidistant Profile Segmentation (IEPS) and Adaptively Vectored Profiles Projection (AVPP), were created for this purpose. By comparing the performance of both algorithms with a benchmark part shape, the AVPP algorithm provided better cutting trajectories for complicated tool geometries. A 15-layer aluminum PEL tool was successfully fabricated using a 5-axis CNC AWJ cutter and NC code generated by the CAM software.

User’s Perspective of CAD/CAM Software

1988 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
pp. 280-285
Author(s):  
R. V. Shields
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Great Emphasis ◽  
End User ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Cam Software

Great emphasis has been attached to the achievement of productivity and producibility benefits through the application of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. To ensure the achievement of these benefits, it is important that the end user have appropriate software and be able to use it to his advantage. The proper procurement, customization, installation, training, and implementation of software can play a significant role in the effectiveness of CAD/CAM.

CAM Software Development for Laminated Tooling: Lamination Cutting Trajectory Algorithms

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Tai Im ◽  
Daniel F. Walczyk
Keyword(s):  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Tool Orientation ◽  
Cutting Machine ◽  
Tool Shape ◽  
G Code ◽  
Sharp Edges ◽  
Profiled Edge Lamination ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Awj Cutting ◽  
Cam Software

Abstract This paper addresses the research and development of a Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software package used for fabricating Profiled-Edge Lamination (PEL) tooling. Background research in PEL tooling is reviewed and possible applications for PEL tooling in seven different manufacturing processes are examined. The general PEL tooling process is outlined and the fundamental role that the CAM software plays in this process are discussed. The CAM software is used to create and simulate appropriate line-of-sight cutting trajectories for an Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ) cutting machine. Using this CAM software, PEL cutting trajectories and the resulting PEL tool shape can be compared with the original CAD tool shape. After the tool shape is evaluated, the CAM software exports CNC G-code to an AWJ cutting machine for cutting individual laminations. Four algorithms have been developed to create suitable cutting trajectories for PELs. Each algorithm is evaluated through simulation using the benchmark tool shape. As a result of this evaluation, one particular algorithm was found to be the most promising because it 1) successfully produces sharp edges with no loss of original shape, 2) allows unlimited tool orientation, and 3) better handles complicated tooling geometries. Finally, future work to validate the cutting trajectory algorithms is outlined.

A System Design for Computer-Aided Manufacturing Shared, Interactive Process Setup Sheets

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Hedrick ◽  
R. J. Urbanic ◽  
Ashley Novak
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Process Plan ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Diameter ◽  
Cam Software

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software is used to develop a process plan, which consists of an operations list, tool paths, tooling, process parameters, and depending on the system, material handling operations. Upon completing the development of a process plan, setup sheets are generated for the personnel involved in the setup, production, testing, and product validation activities for a product. Typically, this documentation is in a hardcopy format, or is a static electronic document, and the direction of the communication is unidirectional — from the process planner to the support personnel. With the ubiquitous communications tools available to individuals today, a more sophisticated approach should be taken to transmit, store, and communicate changes to and from the shop floor. Presently, standard setup documentation consists of the project information utilized for the developed process plan. Pictures such as screen captures of the tool path, virtual verification images, and physical elements such as specialty tools may be included. However, modifications are made continuously to improve the cycle time, quality, or to adjust for other product or process changes. This research focuses on the development of interactive setup sheets that utilize existing desktop CAD/CAM software and mobile technologies, with the potential for leveraging the advantages of manufacturing cloud computing. Videos, links to additional documentation, and the ability to edit a subset of process parameters such as a tool diameter are incorporated. The operator is able to physically change tools or other key process setup information, and then send the information to the CAM system in order to regenerate the updated tool paths and documentation. Complementing the flexible, agile, and reconfigurable paradigms is the communication flexibility provided by fast wireless networks along with, cloud computing resources that can accessed with mobile devices, which are ubiquitous in today’s society. This technology that has not yet been heavily employed in the manufacturing environment, and research leveraging these new tools need to be explored.

scholarly journals Computer-Aided Manufacturing of a Shaft for Wood Chipper using Autodesk Inventor 2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Peter Tirpak ◽  
Peter Michalik ◽  
Jozef Macej
Keyword(s):  
Technical Documentation ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Complex Shapes ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Cam Software

The article deals with the use of CAD / CAM software Autodesk Inventor in the production of the shaft. CAM programming is very important in the field of engineering because it speeds up the process of manufacturing parts and enables the production of their complex shapes. The article describes the programming of turning, milling, drilling and threading of the shaft. The programming was followed by the production of the shaft. The manufactured shaft met the dimensions according to the technical documentation and was subsequently used in the assembly.

The Design of Rolling Steel Computer Aided Manufacturing System Based on Internet

2014 ◽  
Vol 621 ◽  
pp. 543-548
Author(s):  
Feng Qin Yu ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Feng He Wu
Keyword(s):  
Operations Management ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
Steel Production ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Enterprise Competitiveness

The production of rolling steel is a complicated process which includes management of production operations and production process. The former includes costs accounting, procurement plan of raw materials and auxiliary materials and quality control. The latter includes devices, technology and production rhythm of iron making, steel making, casting and rolling. Nowadays, the departments of these two have adopted the computer managing system to improve the efficiency of management. But the concept of collective design of CIMS is not considered thus the computer control system and operations management computer system are isolated. Furthermore, resources are not shared and information is not integrated among the systems thus enterprise competitiveness decreases. This paper designs the rolling steel computer aided manufacturing system based on internet and introduces the three levels system structure of CIMS technology strategy as well as the key technology. This study is of great significance not only in the integration of rolling steel production systems and the sharing information, but also in upgrading the steel enterprises, reducing costs and increasing enterprise competitiveness.

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Development for Laser Machining

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdolreza Bayesteh ◽  
Farid Ahmad ◽  
Martin B. G. Jun
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Software System ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Tool Trajectory ◽  
Cam Software

A novel computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software system is proposed for laser ablation machining process. The algorithms and prototype software system is designed to offer efficient optimization of tool path for controlled delivery of laser energy into work-piece. The software simplifies part program creation and maintains constant velocity of the sample stage for each segment of a complex tool trajectory. These features enable efficient deposition of laser energy into the work piece and therefore, reduction in heat-affected zone is expected in laser ablation based micromachining. The reported software provides fast modification of tool path, automatic and efficient sequencing of path elements in a complicated tool trajectory, location of reference point and automatic fixing of geometrical errors in imported drawing exchange files (DXF) or DWG format files.

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