Machining Feature Classification and Description for Intelligent Tool Selection

In manufacturing process, reasonable tool selection can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of machining. In order to obtain optimized tool solutions, object-oriented approach to the classification and description of the machining features are presented in this paper. Machining features by means of object-oriented classes, attributes and methods are described. Efficient processing information for tool selection is extracted. Tool selection model based on the machining features is established. Cutting tool intelligent selection is implemented through rule-based reasoning. This work will help the process planners to select more reasonable cutting tools.