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
fDate :
8/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
