Optimization of the process parameters for micro-milling thin-walled micro-parts using advanced algorithms

Optimization of process parameters for pulsed laser milling of micro-channels on AISI H13 tool steel

This paper focuses on understanding the influence of laser milling process parameters on the final geometrical and surface quality of micro-channel features fabricated on AISI H13 steel. Optimal selection of process parameters is highly critical for successful material removal and high dimensional and surface quality for micro-sized die/mold applications. A set of designed experiments is carrie...

Stable Milling of Thin-Walled Parts with Variable Dynamics

The milling of thin-walled parts can become a seriously complex problem. In this work, the problem of the variable dynamics of a test part has been solved through the calculation of 3D stability lobes which add a third dimension with the tool position along the part, to the traditional depth of cut-spindle speed pair. First, the dynamics of a test part in several machining steps have been calcu...

NC Milling Process Planning for Thin-Walled Parts with Low Rigidity

To solve the problems that the low rigidity thin-walled part is easy to deform in NC milling process and some parts of the complex surface is difficult to process, this paper points out the measures for increasing accuracy of thin-walled NC machining process from the selection of material and blank, the choice of machine tool, the determination and optimization of the clamping method, the choic...

Multi-objective optimization of laser milling parameters of micro-cavities for the manufacturing of DES

This paper presents a multi-objective optimization of the laser milling process of micro-cavities for the manufacturing of drug eluting stents (DES). The diameter, depth and volume error are considered to be optimized in function of the process parameters including laser intensity, pulse frequency and scanning speed. A set of designed experiments is carried out in a pulsed Nd:YAG laser system u...

Investigation of laser milling process characteristics for micro tooling applications