A physically-based model for global collision avoidance in 5-axis point milling ?
A new approach is proposed for collision avoidance in 5-axis end milling. The method is based on a physical modeling to compute the tool axis orientation. The ball-end tool is considered as a rigid body moving in 3D space. Repulsive forces are deriving from a scalar potential linked to check surfaces. Check surfaces tessellation ensures smooth variations of the tool axis orientation.
5-axis machining collision-free potential field tool path generation ball-end milling