Parametric Modeling and Simulation of Orthogonal Milling Process Based Finite Element Method

The key techniques of 2D modeling with MSC.Marc software and the whole modeling procedure of metal oblique cutting process was presented. The rule based on the modeling process was investigated. The finite element simulation of metal machining is a complex process. It is essential to exploit a system to construct a model of simulation so as to obtain simulation data more conveniently and rapidly.This research is significant for the development of parametric modeling. The system’s interface, designed using C++ Builder, can access data which includes the geometrical angles and dimensions of tool, the sizes of work, the relative position between tool and work, properties of tool and work, cutting conditions,etc.. The procedure file that is able to model in the MSC.Marc environment automatically is generated by the program. The parametrical modeling of simulation is completed by the system which calls the procedure file. Finally, case studies were performed to study simulation model, interface and simulation. So the parametric modeling is a kind of effective avenue for metal machining process simulation.