An accuracy algorithm for chip thickness modeling in 5-axis ball-end finish milling

Abstract Chip thickness in milling is one of the most fundamental parameters, which can significantly affect cutting force, cutting heat, cutting stability and machined surface topography for computer-aided process planning. In this paper, a combination of a three-dimensional trochoidal tooth trajectory model (3D3T) and engagement-boundary chip model is developed to determine instantaneous chip thickness in 5-axis ball-end finish milling. In comparison with the chip volume measured in a commercial software package (Unigraphics) the accuracy of the proposed model has been numerically validated with various process parameters including cutting depth, tool–workpiece inclination and cutter runout. The differences in time-varying delay and dynamic chip thickness as well as stability are compared with different models to show the impact of using 3D3T mechanism for chip thickness modeling in 5-axis ball-end finish.

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