Hybrid machining process optimization

A computer system comprising:

• a processor set;
• one or more computer-readable storage media;
• and
• program instructions stored on the one or more computer-readable storage media to cause the processor set to perform operations comprising:
• analyzing a 3D digital design model of a workpiece to identify areas requiring high surface finish, productivity requirements, heat-sensitive zones, and raw material specifications;
• classifying the workpiece into multiple segments, including segments for metal cutting and segments for electrochemical machining based on the analysis;
• determining a sequence of operations for metal cutting and electrochemical machining of the multiple segments;
• and
• dynamically adjusting metal cutting parameters to maintain an optimal thickness of material for electrochemical machining.

A computer program product comprising:

• one or more computer-readable storage media;
• and
• program instructions stored on the one or more computer-readable storage media to perform operations comprising:
• generating a hybrid cutting-machining plan for a workpiece, including either metal cutting or electrochemical machining for segments of the workpiece, based on a design model analysis of areas of the workpiece requiring a high surface finish or having heat-sensitive zones;
• determining a set of metal cutting parameters for each metal cutting operation in the hybrid cutting-machining plan;
• determining a set of electrochemical machining parameters for each electrochemical machining operation in the hybrid cutting-machining plan;
• integrating the metal cutting operations and the electrochemical machining operations into a manufacturing workflow, wherein the hybrid cutting-machining plan is optimized for optimal surface quality and productivity;
• and
• outputting the manufacturing workflow.