Development of Web-Based Virtual CNC Milling Machine Tool With Mechanistic Cutting Force Models for Education and Learning

This paper presents the results of the development of Virtual Computer Numerical Control Milling Machine Tool (VCNC-MMT) with cutting force models for web-based education and learning. This research is divided into five parts: 1) Virtual modeling of the machine parts, work-piece, cutting tools, and fixtures. 2) Assembly of the virtual components and assignment of the kinematics to the VCNC-MMT. 3) Development of virtual controller and offline simulation of machining process. 4) Implementation of the VCNC-MMT and simulation on the internet using X3D modeling language for long distance education, learning and training. 5) Development of the mechanistic cutting force models and incorporation with the VCNC-MMT. Mechanistic cutting force models for helical end mills with corner radius has been completed and simulated using MATLAB.