Product Manufacturing and Cost Estimating using CAD/CAE

Chapter 2

Virtual Machining

Chapter Outline

2.1 Introduction

2.2 NC Part Programming

2.2.1 Basics of NC Machines

2.2.2 Basic Concept of Part Programming

2.2.3 Computer-Assisted Part Programming

2.2.4 CAD/CAM Approach

2.3 Virtual Machining Simulations

2.3.1 Basic Machining Simulations

2.3.2 Advanced Machining Simulations

2.3.3 Turning Simulations

2.4 Practical Aspects in CNC Machining

2.4.1 Jigs and Fixtures

2.4.2 Cutters and Machining Parameters

2.4.3 Setting a CNC Sequence

2.5 Commercial Machining Simulation Software

2.5.1 General-Purpose Machining Software

2.5.2 Special-Purpose Machining Software

2.6 Case Study and Tutorial Examples

2.6.1 Case Study

2.6.2 Tutorial Examples

2.7 Summary

Questions and Exercises

References

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