Optimizing of NC tool paths for five-axis milling using evolutionary algorithms on wavelets

Computer aided NC-path generation of five-axis milling using a standard CAM-system does usually not take machine dynamics and kinematics into account. This results in machine movements which are often not smooth enough and lead to a deficient surface quality. In order to reduce undesirable abrupt motion changes, an approach for optimizing the NC-path by using a standard evolution strategy is shown in this paper as well as first results of applying this algorithm to the five-axis milling process. Track: Real-World Applications Categories and Subject Descriptors I.6 [Simulation and Modeling]: Model Development General Terms Algorithms Keywords Evolution Strategy, Wavelets, Five-Axis Milling, Mechanical Engineering, Application

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: GECCO
• Authors: Klaus Weinert, Andreas Zabel, Heinrich Müller, Petra Kersting
• Keywords: Evolution Strategy, Five-axis Milling, Five-axis Milling Process, GECCO 2006, Optimization