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System design for laser assisted milling of complex parts

  • School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Laser assisted milling (LAML) is a potential method for machining difficult-To-machine materials such as superalloys and ceramics. Several LAML experiments have showed the feasibility of the method and advantages including good surface finish, decreased cutting force and tool wear, and no large microcrack zones. While several studies have been made of machined features, including faces, grooves and chamfers, few attempts have been made to study the laser-Assisted milling of complex parts due to the restraints of the machining systems. In this paper, a machining setup is designed to meet the LAML requirements. The material removal temperature is the key parameter influencing machining results, so to help establishing the system a finite element model is developed to simulate the temperature distribution in the workpiece when subject to a traversing laser heating source. A NC codes automatic transcoding algorithm is proposed for continuous LAML of the workpiece. VERICUT software is used to simulate the NC machining process in order to verify the feasibility of the system and the LAML process function that can be achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 36th International MATADOR Conference
PublisherSpringer London
Pages577-580
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781849964326
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event36th International MATADOR Conference - Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Duration: 14 Jul 201016 Jul 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 36th International MATADOR Conference
Volume2010-January

Conference

Conference36th International MATADOR Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester, Lancashire
Period14/07/1016/07/10

Keywords

  • Finite element analysis
  • Heat transfer
  • LAML device
  • Laser assisted milling

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