Modeling texture of milled surfaces using analytic methods requires explicit knowledge of a large number of variables some of which change during machining. These include dynamically changing tool runout, deflection, workpiece material properties, displacement of the workpiece within its fixture and others. Due to the complexity of all factors combined, an alternative approach is presented utilizing the ability of neural networks and fractals to implicitly account for these combined conditions. In the initial model, predicted surface points are first connected using splines to model 3D surface maps. Results are presented over varying several cutting parameters. Then, replacing splines, an improved fractal method is presented that determines fractal characteristics of milled surfaces to model more representative surface profiles on a small scale. The fractal character of surfaces as manifested by the fractal dimension provides evidence of chaos in milling.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Artificial neural networks, Chaos, Fractals, Milling, Modeling, Splines, Surface texture, Cutting, Deflection, Dimensions, Displacement, Machining, Materials properties, Texture (Materials)
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