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1、SurfaceSurface machining Module: Computer-Aided Manufacturing Tutor: Tim Ward Number :0807810 BY:Zhizheng Zhang DATE:2nd May, 2011Table of Contents11.Abstract.22The process of the surface machining.3 2.1 The soft I used.3 2.2 Some things learned during the process.53Conclusions.84Bibliography.91.Abs

2、tract Surface machining is very common in the modern industry.In this module.I will product a surface by Roland.My report will show the process of the surface.I will use SolidWorks and EdgeCAM to finish my work. I use the Edgecam programs visualisation software to simulate, check and refine the proc

3、ess plan.I work with Tim Ward to upload the NC text file to a machine.Finally I will use the Roland to product the thing.I show my statement of the tasks ElementSubmission dateMethod/place1CAD Model - part geometry24th FebDemonstrate in computer lab, upload to Moodle2EdgeCAM model - process plan23rd

4、 MarchDemonstrate in computer lab, upload to Moodle3Process visualisation30th MarchDemonstrate in computer lab, upload to Moodle4CNC code file17th AprilUpload “.epf” or .h/.nc code file to Moodle5Manufacturing process4th MayAppointment arranged with technician, part presented to tutor6Report11th May

5、Submit to office, upload to Moodle2.The process of the surface machining2.1 The soft I usedDuring the process of the machining.I used two softwares.First the SolidWorks: is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows and is being developed by Dassault Systmes S

6、olidWorks Corp., a subsidiary of Dassault Systmes, S. A. (Vlizy, France).1 SolidWorks is currently used by over 1.3 million engineers and designers at more than 130,000 companies worldwide. FY2009 revenue for SolidWorks was 366 million dollars.2EdgeCAM;Edgecam is the development of automated NC prog

7、ramming software developed by the British Planit. Edgecam can be integrated with todays major CAD soft data, and barrier-free data transmission.Give full play to the association between the entities and the tool path, such as the geometric characteristics of the entity (such as: height, depth, diame

8、ter) in three-dimensional software is modified, only the tool path can be updated without having to re-edit. Edgecam complete solution for milling, turning, milling and other processing methods.3 2.2 Some things learned during the processFirst thing I need draw the the surface by solidworks.During t

9、he process.I know how to use solidwork to create a surface.I use fill face to create the surface Figure 1Figure1When I finished the fill face I use the knit make the surface solid.I think it is the hardest part during the process of using solidworks.Second I use edgecam to open what I have drown usi

10、ng solidwork.Cause I use Roland.I do not need change the CPL and I use stock to create a stock on my surface.I add Z to 2.5mm for the face mill operation.When I finish all things I go to manufacture made.First I need do face mill operation I use Figure 2 to avoid cutting the surface Figure 3Figure 2

11、Figure 3Next I do roughing profiling and flatland to finish the first part.Figure 4Figure4Second part I change the tool use ballnose to make my surface perfect.On the process of the ballnose,I use constant Cusp to finish my manufacture made I change things Figure 5Figure 5Finally I finish the manufa

12、cture Figure 6Figure 6When I select face to manufacture I select all solid figure73ConclusionsFinally I make the surface real.During the process of the surface machining I learned how to drew drew a surface by using SolidWork.I know a software named Edgecam.I find it is easy to manufacture a Complex

13、 surface.I find change the depth is the key to product a thing.On the other hand when I drew a surface by surface I should pay attention to the CPL.It must the same direction between SolidWork and Edgecam.I think it is very important.If you do a wrong way on this step,you will fail the next things.A

14、ll in all,I am very appreciate my tutor Tim Ward.He gave me a hand when I had problem to be solved,I am happy to product a surface machining by my own hand.4Bibliography1TechnicalAlerts&News.SolidWorks.Oct10,2011.online Available from2 SolidWorks Fact Sheet. (2012) online. Available from3Edgecam. (2012) online