This two-part paper describes general purpose methods for recognizing both simple and complex features; the latter may have freeform faces that may require 4 or 5 axis machining. The major impediment to recognition of complex features has been the difficulty in generalizing the characteristics of their shape. Part I of this paper presented features in terms of geometric and topological characteristics. This part of the paper (Part II) demonstrates how the characterization and classification developed in Part I can be used in automatic feature recognition. The paper presents algorithms for Cut-Thru, Cut-Around, and all types of Cut-On features, namely Open-surface, Open-Cavity and Closed-Cavity. A modular and progressive approach is implemented to keep the process planner involved in decisions about setups, tool approach, and fixturing. Data collected from several case studies is included.
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Recognition of Multi-Axis Milling Features: Part II—Algorithms & Implementation
Nandakumar Sridharan,
Nandakumar Sridharan
UGS Corporation, Cypress, CA
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Jami J. Shah, ASME Fellow
Jami J. Shah, ASME Fellow
Design Automation Lab, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-6106
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Nandakumar Sridharan
UGS Corporation, Cypress, CA
Jami J. Shah, ASME Fellow
Design Automation Lab, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-6106
Contributed by the THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS in the JOURNAL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING Received November 18, 2004.
J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng. Mar 2005, 5(1): 25-34 (10 pages)
Published Online: March 14, 2005
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Sridharan, N., and Shah, J. J. (March 14, 2005). "Recognition of Multi-Axis Milling Features: Part II—Algorithms & Implementation ." ASME. J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng. March 2005; 5(1): 25–34. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1846054
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