A Path Planning Method of Robotic Belt Grinding System for Grinding Workpieces with Complex Shape Surfaces

 Abstract—Robotic belt grinding system is a new method for grinding workpieces with complex shape surfaces. Its path planning is essential to implement precise grinding. In this paper, an off-line path planning method of the robotic belt grinding system is proposed for grinding workpieces with complex shape surfaces. The complete path planning process is suggested and the corresponding path planning software is developed. This method can perform the pre-processing and post-processing work of the grinding process. Incorporated with the calibration technology, it can fulfill the whole off-line programming work of the robotic belt grinding system, thus exhibiting high practical value. Since this method is implemented based on universal purpose software, it shows better universality and transplant- ability, and can be used in various type of grinding robots. Keywords—Robot, grinding, complex shaped surface, path planning.