Optimization Of Machining Processes Through Simulation Using CAD\CAM – An Application Study

Abstract

Optimization of NC technology rests in selection of one optimal variant from several possible. Variant theoretically solved in CAD/CAM systems with aid of NC module of CAD/CAM system and module for simulation and verification of NC data minimizes costs of their creation and verification and brings qualitative basis for optimizing and decision process. This all then goes towards serious decreasing of costs and work expenditure not only in technology, but to costs decreasing of NC data debugging too. In this research two products, namely, a plunger fixture and clamp fixture, were produced using CAD\CAM techniques with an optimization module. The machining time for the plunger fixture is conventional milling machining with a copy attachment was calculated , theoretical and found to be equal to 10.687 hour . This time is must longer than the time taken to machine the clamp fixture using optimized CAD\CAM techniques IT took about 1.5 hour. to product the part using CAD\CAM .