DocumentCode
1145010
Title
A versatile controller for 3-D machining
Author
Dean, S.K. ; Dow, Robert J F
Author_Institution
Defence Sci. & Technol. Organ., Melbourne, Vic., Australia
Volume
35
Issue
3
fYear
1988
fDate
8/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
381
Lastpage
386
Abstract
A controller that produces sculptured surfaces from a small input without postprocessing is presented. It generates straight lines, circular arcs, and algebraic and trigonometric curves in any plane or combinations of such forms to produce complex lines and surfaces for machining applications. The controller is very versatile and can reduce programming costs by orders of magnitude
Keywords
machining; process computer control; programmable controllers; 3D machining; arcs; controller; curves; process computer control; programmed control; programming; sculptured surfaces; Acceleration; Actuators; Algorithms; Control systems; Costs; DC motors; Feedback; Keyboards; Machine tools; Machining;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-0046
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/41.3110
Filename
3110
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