Feedrate optimization for variant milling process based on cutting force prediction

Machining process modeling, simulation and optimization is one of the kernel technologies for virtual manufacturing (VM). Optimization based on physical simulation (in contrast to geometrical simulation) will bring better control of a machining process, especially to a variant cutting process – a cutting process so complex that cutting parameters, such as cutting depth and width, change with cutter positions. In this paper, feedrate optimization based on cutting force prediction for milling process is studied. It is assumed that cutting path segments are divided into micro-segments according to a given computing step. Heuristic methods are developed for feedrate optimization. Various practical constraints of a milling system are considered. Feedrates at several segments or micro-segments are determined together but not individually to make milling force satisfy constraints and approach an optimization objective. After optimization, an optimized cutting location data file is outputted. Some computation examples are given to show the optimization effectiveness.

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