A Practical Algorithm for Ball-End Mill Using a Five-Axis CNC Grinding Machine

Abstract

A novel ball-end mill manufacturing algorithm of 5-Axis CNC Machining grinder and the simulation test of the algorithm based on a CAD system are presented in this paper. In order to obtain an accurate algorithm of a ball end mill machining, a mathematical model is needed so that the shape of the mill can be parameterized. Therefore, the mathematical model can be adjusted based on that model. Each of the processing parts has its own position in the local coordinates system. Then, with the coordinates determined by the mathematical model, the partial coordinate and the relative movement between the grinding wheel and the barstock in the local coordinates system can be calculated. So that the 5-Axis manufacturing coordinate can be confirmed by the partial coordinate and the structural parameter. If we input these data and make the 3D-CAD simulation before the machinery manufacture, the algorithm can be tested effectively.