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Cutter path Generation is a major part of the process planning.
In tradition, part program designer uses geometric data such as
points, lines, surfaces and solids to describe the cutter path.
It is not only time-consuming but also difficult to have
standard part program design. In this thesis, an algorithm
which can automatic generating NC tool ath for feature-based
part is presented. Both the operation sequences and the cutting
conditions are considered in generating the part program. The
generated part program can be passed to any machining center
that can accept GM code. Furthermore, a coordinate
transformation algorithm which can be used to specify new
position and orientation for the workpiece to be continuously
manufactured by another machine is also presented in this
thesis.
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