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A Simplified Approach Towards the Automatic Machining of 21/2D Components using a Solid Modeller

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An approach to the full automation of the planning and control data generation for complex 21/2D machined parts is described. The component is defined using the Spatial Technology ACIS solid modeller. A successful strategy requires automatic part validation, clamping, feature sequencing and stability. Some tools for carrying out this process, based on extraction of model data, are described. The paper illustrates the application of the tools to a range of components.

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  1. CAE Centre, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

    J. L. Murray, Y. Yue & J. Corney

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  1. Division of Manufacturing and Machine Tools, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UMIST, UK

    J. Atkinson , G. Barrow , M. Burdekin , N. R. Chitkara  & R. G. Hannam , , ,  & 

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Murray, J.L., Yue, Y., Corney, J. (1992). A Simplified Approach Towards the Automatic Machining of 21/2D Components using a Solid Modeller. In: Atkinson, J., Barrow, G., Burdekin, M., Chitkara, N.R., Hannam, R.G. (eds) Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth International Matador Conference. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12433-6_4

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