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<h2 id="different-tool-path-generation-methods">Different tool path generation methods</h2> <ol><li>Iso-planar tool path method: This is the most common and robust method used to machine free-form surface. In this process tool path generation is done by intersection of surfaces with parallel plane in Cartesian space.</li> <li>Adaptive iso-planar tool path method: In this process the surface are partitioned into different regions according to their slope with the intersection planes by applying the concept of <a href="/facts/Isophote/WXKCjA8x">isophote</a>.</li> <li>Iso-scallop method: Scallop generated between two adjacent machining path is constant.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a></li></ol> <h2 id="optimization-of-free-form-surface-machining">Optimization of free-form surface machining</h2> <p><a href="/facts/Computer-aided_manufacturing/gqYHXcK9">CAM</a> software generally creates a tool path without considering any mechanics process. These causes risk of tool damage, tool deflection and errors on surface finish. By minimizing the forces we can increase tool life. Different optimization method can be used considering process parameters like feed rate, spindle speed, steps, tool diameter, magnitude and preset maximum force. The optimization can be done for minimum machining time, minimum tool travel, minimum production cost or for good surface finish. Efficiency of surface machined is also considered by maximum scallop height and by gouging. Gouging are the main reason for discrepancies of surface accuracy and texture specification. It also causes damage to parts, surface and machine tool. Scallop height tolerance help us in measuring the quality of free-form surface. Selection of proper topology result in minimum path length. In <a href="/facts/Computer-aided_manufacturing/gqYHXcK9">CAM</a> software choosing <a href="/facts/NURBS/MA0NjmeC">NURBS</a> to create surface is considered to be good method for presenting surface as it is accepted by both <a href="/facts/IGES/TtKwR0eF">IGES</a> and STEP files of CAM software.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Freeform_surface_modelling/GnoMsksI">Freeform surface modelling</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/CNC/B2c7UbaX">CNC</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/G-code/fAN8mRWf">G-code</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Multiaxis_machining/gz5UR3sn">Multiaxis machining</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/NURBS/MA0NjmeC">NURBS</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Lazoglu, I (2009). "Tool path optimization for free form surface machining". CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology. 58 (2009): 101–104. doi:10.1016/j.cirp.2009.03.054. <a href="/wiki/Doi_(identifier)" target="_blank">/wiki/Doi_(identifier)</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Ding, S (February 2003). "Adaptive iso-planar tool path generation for machining of free-form surfaces". Computer-Aided Design. 35 (2): 141–153. doi:10.1016/s0010-4485(02)00048-9. <a href="/wiki/Doi_(identifier)" target="_blank">/wiki/Doi_(identifier)</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>Kumar, Rajneesh (2006). "Optimization of CNC iso-scallop free form surface machining using a genetic algorithm". International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture. 46 (7–8): 811–819. doi:10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2005.07.028. <a href="/wiki/Doi_(identifier)" target="_blank">/wiki/Doi_(identifier)</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>Lasemi, Ali (2010). "Recent development in CNC machining of freeform surfaces: A state-of-the-art review". Computer-Aided Design. 42 (7): 641–654. doi:10.1016/j.cad.2010.04.002. <a href="/wiki/Doi_(identifier)" target="_blank">/wiki/Doi_(identifier)</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>Poniatowska, Malgorzata (2015). "Free-form surface machining error compensation applying 3D CAD machining pattern model". Computer-Aided Design. 62: 227–235. doi:10.1016/j.cad.2014.12.003. <a href="/wiki/Doi_(identifier)" target="_blank">/wiki/Doi_(identifier)</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>