Application of strategy manager tools for optimized NC programming

Abstract

The optimization has an important role in machining processes preparation of NC programs. The article deals with the possibilities of the automated creation of NC programs by using the NC strategies in CAD/CAM systems. The experiments deal with the comparison of NC strategies effectiveness applied to the components with different geometric features. The experimental components are divided into three groups. First group is represented by components with 2D features. On this components were verify the NC program’s accuracy that was created by usage of NC strategies. The second group of components contains complex 3D features. For the third group of components were designed complex shapes with several types of features. The motivation for this type of research is to increasing efficiency of the machining processes creation by automation tools in CAD/CAM systems. The present article deals with the possibilities of automation and optimization of NC programs in selected CAD/CAM system, Edgecam 2017 R2, as well as a brief analysis of the possibilities of automation of machining processes creation in CAD/CAM system Mastercam 2017 and PLM system Siemens.