General information on workpiece production
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2.1 Process chain for producing 5-axis workpieces
The production process chain generally starts with workpiece design. The data generated at this
stage provides the basis for further processing and, ultimately, for production.
CAD/CAM Production
CAD model
CAM strategies
Calculation of
tool paths
Simulation of
tool paths
Post processor
Setting up the machine
Quality
Machining
Generating a CAD model
Using the CAM system's internal strategies and methods
to generate the individual machining steps and to
calculate the paths.
Simulation of the calculated tool paths with collision
checking.
Generation of the NC code in the post processor.
Generally, it is the path at the tool tip (TCP) that is
output in the NC code.
Data transmission of NC programs and setting up of tool
and workpiece. Possible creation of a main program that
will call the generated geometry programs.
Definition of the high speed settings, e.g. in CYCLE832, if
not already taken into account by the post processor.
These consist of the following: tolerance, compressor,
continuous-path control, smoothing, jerk and speed.
Production of workpiece on the machine.
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