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A new contour-parallel tool path planning algorithm for 2D pockets

  • Liu Miao*
  • , Ying Xue Yao
  • , Liang Zhou
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A tool path planning algorithm that generates contour-parallel tool paths for 2D pockets is proposed. 2D pockets with islands bounded by line and arc segments can be handled. The algorithm first generates raw offset loops by vertex offset, then based on the concept of offset region and invalid edge, local invalid edges are removed. By the character of direction vectors at the intersections of offset tool paths, the invalid sup-loops are removed. The offset tool paths are linked by depth-first traversal algorithm after constructing a single-parent tree. Experimental results are given to verify the proposed algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMachine Design and Manufacturing Engineering III
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages853-859
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783038351801
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMDME 2014 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 24 May 201425 May 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume607
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMDME 2014
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju Island
Period24/05/1425/05/14

Keywords

  • 2D pocket
  • Contour-parallel
  • Tool path linking
  • Tool path planning
  • Vertex offset

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