Method of automatic CAM programming using machining templates *

ABSTRACT: The paper presents a unique method of automatic programming of CNC machines using special machining templates built into the CAM program. The method, referred to by the author as Automatic CAM Programming Using Machining Templates (i.e. the acronym ACPUT), is used in the preparation of the machining process of parts characterized by geometric and technological similarity, and is aimed at automating the work carried out in the CAM program. In addition, the results of experimental studies were presented, confirming the possibility of using the new method in practice

KEYWORDS: CAD/CAM systems, technology design automation, knowledge-based engineering

STRESZCZENIE: W pracy przedstawiono unikalną metodę automatycznego programowania maszyn CNC z użyciem specjalnych szablonów obróbki wbudowanych w program CAM. Metoda, nazwana przez autora ACPUT, jest stosowana do przygotowania procesu obróbki części charakteryzujących się podobieństwem geometrycznym i technologicznym oraz ma na celu automatyzację pracy wykonywanej w programie CAM. Konstrukcja szablonów obróbki jest wspierana przez bazę wiedzy, której przygotowanie jest jednym z etapów ACPUT. Ponadto zaprezentowano wyniki badań eksperymentalnych, potwierdzające możliwość zastosowania nowej metody w praktyce.

SŁOWA KLUCZOWE: systemy CAD/CAM, automatyzacja projektowania technologii, inżynieria oparta na wiedzy

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17814/mechanik.2020.1.4

 

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