Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20170511125234

Investigation of the Effect of Workpiece Resolution on Milling Simulation Accuracy in Production Module 3D CAE Software

Piotr Löschner ; Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Mikołajczyka 5 st., 45-271 Opole, Poland
Krzysztof Jarosz ; Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Mikołajczyka 5 st., 45-271 Opole, Poland
Piotr Niesłony ; Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Mikołajczyka 5 st., 45-271 Opole, Poland

Abstract

The aim of this work was to present the effect of workpiece resolution on simulation accuracy in Production Module 3D CAE software. The concept of resolution and working principle of CAD model conversion into proprietary *.TWSM format was explained. Next, the effects of model resolution on simulation results were presented, using an example of a face milling operation. Four different workpiece model resolutions were used, including the resolution value recommended by the software developer. Comparison of simulation results for different workpiece resolutions was conducted, obtained results were analysed, with particular focus on the effect of workpiece resolution on simulated cutting force values. The authors have found a substantial link between workpiece resolution, material removal rate and simulation accuracy.

Keywords

CAD model; cutting force; Production Module 3D; simulation accuracy; workpiece model resolution

Hrčak ID:

207437

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/207437

Publication date:

28.10.2018.

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