Brief on tool path generation/optimization methods for multi-axis CNC machining

2022/11/12 by Qiang Zou, Zou, Qiang
Engineering · #Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques #Advanced machining processes and optimization #FOS: Computer and information sciences #I.3.5 #Manufacturing Process and Optimization #Other Computer Science (cs.OH)

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2212.07941

openalex publication_date 2022/11/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

The quality of tool paths is a dominant factor in CNC machining, determining its efficiency and accuracy. This paper provides a brief review (in Chinese) on tool path planning methods reported in the literature, focusing on their categorization, motivating problems/issues, and historical development. Some promising research trends have also been stressed, especially for the paradigm shift from tool path generation towards tool path optimization.

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