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On the exact computation of the swept surface of a cylindrical surface undergoing two-parameter rational Bézier motions

  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

In this paper, we present exact analysis and representation of the swept surfaces of a cylindrical object undergoing two-parameter rational Bézier motions. Instead of using the well-known approach for analysing the point trajectory of an object motion for swept volume analysis, this paper seeks to develop a new method for swept volume analysis by studying the plane trajectory of a two-parameter rational motion. It brings together recent work in swept volume analysis, plane representation of developable surfaces, and computer aided synthesis of two-parameter freeform rational motions. The results have applications in design and approximation of freeform surfaces as well as in tool path planning for five-axis machining of freeform surfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)356-369
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems
Volume4
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2011

Keywords

  • Cylindrical cutter
  • Enveloping surfaces
  • Multi-axis NC machining
  • Rational motions
  • Swept volume

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