Virtual simulation of turn-milling operations in multitasking machines

Abstract

This paper explains a reliable methodology to be followed by multitasking machines in turn-milling operations. The main objective is to highlight the importance of virtual verification. The possibility of working at the same time with both heads, Bottom Turret and B- Axis Head, considerably increments the risk of collision. Virtual verification of this kind of operations is compulsory, taking into account that any collision could be catastrophic for the machine and for the part. This will assure that the order and the synchronicity between the different activities is the correct one, respecting the transference from one spindle to another.