Open AccessDevelopment of a Forging-Type Rapid Prototyping System (Tool Path Generation Considering Deformation Process)
Author(s) -
Naoki Asakawa,
Hidetake Tanaka
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of automation technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1883-8022
pISSN - 1881-7629
DOI - 10.20965/ijat.2010.p0530
Subject(s) - rapid prototyping , interpolation (computer graphics) , tool path , forging , process (computing) , engineering , parametric statistics , path (computing) , deformation (meteorology) , mechanical engineering , computer science , engineering drawing , mathematics , materials science , frame (networking) , machining , statistics , composite material , programming language , operating system
This study deals with the development of a CAM system that considers the deforming process for a forgingtype rapid prototyping system. An industrial robot that has high degrees of freedom is employed to handle the hammering unit. A special CAM system suitable for the hammering work is developed using parametric curve interpolation. The tool path is generated considering continuity in order to avoid fracture or breakage. Using the system, metal hammering experiments are carried out. The system successfully shaped workpieces according to the generated path. The experimental results confirm the ability of the system to improve, owing to the parametric curve interpolation, forming properties.
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