Journal of Northeastern University Natural Science ›› 2020, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (9): 1285-1291.DOI: 10.12068/j.issn.1005-3026.2020.09.012

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Shortest Tool Path Generation Method for STEP-NC Complex Pockets Based on Graph Theory and Improved Dijkstra Algorithm

ZHANG Yu, LI Dong-sheng, WANG Zhi-wei, GONG Ya-dong   

  1. School of Mechanical Engineering & Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China.
  • Received:2019-11-14 Revised:2019-11-14 Online:2020-09-15 Published:2020-09-15
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Abstract: Given little research on the tool path generation method for STEP-NC (standard for the exchange of product data- compliant numerical control, STEP-NC) complex pockets, a method was proposed to generate the shortest tool path of STEP-NC complex pockets based on the graph theory and improved Dijkstra algorithm. In the method, the closed equidistant ring of STEP-NC complex pockets was firstly generated according to cutting spacing and basic element offset. Then, the weighted digraph of the closed equidistant ring was obtained based on the graph theory. Finally, the shortest tool path of STEP-NC complex pockets was generated by the improved Dijkstra algorithm. The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method were verified by a case.

Key words: STEP-NC, complex pocket, tool path planning, graph theory, improved Dijkstra algorithm

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