Kinematic simulation of a parallel NC machine tool in the manufacturing process

Aimed at enhancing the research status of parallel machine tools, this paper introduces the structure of a 6-SPS parallel machine tool and explains the application significance of the kinematic simulation of the manufacturing process. The simulation software was developed in Microsoft Visual C++6.0 using OpenGL API functions. The data flows are presented. Finally, a simulation application of odd leaf hyperboloid is performed before the manufacturing process; the kinematic simulation demonstrates the rationale of trace planning and the feasibility of manufacturing instruction.