Semi-Automated Turning Simulation Production Using Catia V5
Raisanen, Spencer (2015)
Raisanen, Spencer
Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 1.0 Finland
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015113018530
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015113018530
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The purpose of this thesis was to explore the possibility of using CAPP within a CAD/CAM program with an end goal of producing turning simulations for simple geometries. The system requires only simple geometrical input from the user and a user entered tool catalog. The end goal of this thesis was for CNC-code production to be possible with minimal human entry necessary through the CAM interface, but allowing for the user to check the simulation to ensure all parameters are correct and make minor adjustments as desired. The work was commissioned by Jouni Könönen of Saimaa University of Applied Sciences.
The information of this thesis was collected from literature, internet sources, practical experience, and by conversations with people knowledgeable in either the field of machining or programming. The system works by logically deciding which machining operations are necessary, the toolholders needed, the desired insert shape and size,and the machining parameters. This information is all uploaded to Catia V5 which does the actual simulation, allowing the development to focus on the CAPP algorithms.
The results of this study demonstrate that this is a very viable option for industry production of simple geometries produced by turning operations. It is recommended that
more work be carried out to better integrate the system into one standalone program which has the capability of working with more complicated geometries. It is also
recommended to see the possibility of full automation with different CAM programs.
The information of this thesis was collected from literature, internet sources, practical experience, and by conversations with people knowledgeable in either the field of machining or programming. The system works by logically deciding which machining operations are necessary, the toolholders needed, the desired insert shape and size,and the machining parameters. This information is all uploaded to Catia V5 which does the actual simulation, allowing the development to focus on the CAPP algorithms.
The results of this study demonstrate that this is a very viable option for industry production of simple geometries produced by turning operations. It is recommended that
more work be carried out to better integrate the system into one standalone program which has the capability of working with more complicated geometries. It is also
recommended to see the possibility of full automation with different CAM programs.