Engagement milling

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Rodriguez, Paul L (Department: 2122)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S160000

Reexamination Certificate

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08000834

ABSTRACT:
A method using a computer for generating a spiral-like tool path for milling a region of a workpiece is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: creating a family of concentric indexed circular arcs at each of two or more separate and distinct selected points within the region; determining parameters of a first set of blends to connect together the circular arcs of adjacent families of the circular arcs having an identical index to form a plurality of isoloops; determining parameters of a second set of blends for blending between adjacent isoloops to form the spiral-like tool path, and generating instructions for controlling the milling cutter in accordance with the generated tool path.

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