3D graphical method for profiling tools that generate helical surfaces.

Berbinschi, Silviu; Teodor, Virgil; Oancea, Nicolae

In this paper, we propose a method based on the surfaces enveloping theory developed as a vertical application in the CATIA graphical design environment. This method is created for profiling tools intended to generate cylindrical helical surfaces with constant pitch. The devised method is applicable for the profiling of disc tools which are bounded by a primary peripheral surface of revolution. A few examples for the determination of the tool's 3D primary peripheral surface are presented such as helical flutes of cutting tools, worms with wide pitches, and gear involute flanks. The results are presented in both graphical and tabular form for completeness. Screen snapshots of the CATIA-based vertical application are also shown.

GRAPHIC methods; TOOLS; SPIRAL computed tomography; PITCH (Rotational geometry); KINEMATICS; COMPUTER simulation

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2012, Vol 60, Issue 5-8, p505

0268-3768

Academic Journal

10.1007/s00170-011-3637-3