Method for simulating the machining of workpieces
AssigneeGrundig AG
InventorsReiner Bluthgen, Klaus Deichmann
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Abstract
In a method for simulating the machining of workpieces on lathes utilizing a data processor, the unmachined contour of the workpiece to be machined, the finished contour of the workpiece and the contour of the tool are shown two-dimensionally on the screen. The path of movement of a defined tool reference point according to a machining program is shown. The part of the cutting edge of the tool intended to do the cutting is defined. The area traversed by this part of the cutting edge during each machining feed is outlined and made recognisable by a pattern in such a way that lines and patterns that already exist remain visible.
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A method for simulating the machining of a workpiece on a lathe, comprising the steps of showing in two dimensions a contour of an unmachined workpiece, a contour of a finished workpiece and a contour of a tool on a screen of a numerical control or programming device and also showing on said screen of said numerical control or programming device a path of movement of a defined tool reference point according to a machining program by defining a part of at least one cutting edge of the tool intended to do the cutting and outlining and filling a respective area that is traversed by the cutting edge part of the tool during a machining feed with a pattern that covers the area only in part so that already existing lines and patterns remain visible and the degree of overlap or utilization of the tool is highlighted by a denser pattern.
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