Modelling of Pocket Milling Operation Considering Cutting Forces and CNC Control Inputs

摘要

Machining of large pocket is a key issue for the production of aerospace parts. The optimization of this phase may lead to interesting cost reduction. This paper will study the prediction of the cutting forces acting on a milling tool while machining the corner of a pocket and the impact of the general behavior of the machine tool on the process time. These aspects are combined in a simulation framework at a macroscopic level. Some simulation results are presented and commented. This work can be used to optimize the cutting condition and tested on various toolpath strategies.