Generating NC data at the machine tool for the manufacture of free-form surfaces

1 January 1986

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research

Vol. 24 (1) , 1-14
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207548608919706

Abstract

This paper describes the progress to date in the development of a software package for the machining of free-form surfaces by the real-time generation of NC control blocks at the machine tool. The salient features of the system are the complete elimination of paper-tape from the machining process and increased flexibility at the machine tool, particularly allowing production-orientated decisions to be made on the shop-floor rather than on the CAD system.

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