Investigation on difference in 3-axis and 5-axis machining of stamping die insert | |
| Author | Singh, Maharaj |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ISE-06-40 |
| Subject(s) | Die-casting Metal stamping |
| Note | Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ISE-06-40 |
| Abstract | 3 - Axis Machines has traditionally been used for stamping dies machining, which have less flexibility in terms of degrees of freedom. In order to cater to the ever increasing industrial demand of class-A surface finish of stamping dies, further operations such as hand grinding and polishing need to be performed in order to produce the best quality dies. It has been possible to manufacture dies with 5 - Axis machines which in theory offer many advantages over 3 - Axis machining like faster material removal rates, improved surface finish and elimination of hand finishing but suffers drawbacks like gouge avoidance and collision. This study is an effort to compare and investigate the toolpath generation strategies and accuracy for 3 - axis and 5 - axis machined stamping die insert in terms of programming time, machining time, surface roughness, surface deviations, and operation cost to manufacture the die insert for car body panel implementing the two aforesaid machining methods. In this study, tool path and machining simulation for the two machining methods has been used successfully to assure flawless and error free machining. On the basis of simulation and physical machining, investigation of predefined parameters has been undertaken for both machining methods. Taking into account the material cost factor, one work stock is designated for each machining method. The investigation on the parameters is done based on the simulation results and physical machining. It was found that for 5 - axis machining requires a more detailed control over parameters during tool path planning simulation, in order to make the physical machining error free |
| Year | 2006 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ISE-06-40 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bohez, Erik L. J.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Afzulpukar, Nitin V.;Huynh Trung Luong;Narin Thonglek; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2006 |