Abstract
Wang and Blackmore gave algorithms for obtaining the envelope of a cutter swept volume. But their algorithms require computations to be done on a work station.In this paper, a simplified algorithm was given which requires only a personal computer. Using the well-known envelope equation in derivation, a simpler algorithm for obtaining the envelope of a cutter swept volume was obtained. This simpler algorithm is useful in simulation study of numerically controlled machining. Ultimately it is expected that such a simpler algorithm will help reduce the difficulties encountered when employing numerically controlled machines.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 231-234 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Xibei Gongye Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Northwestern Polytechnical University |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - May 1995 |