A Feasibility Study on Mixed Reality-Based Visualization and Interaction Tool for Performance Improvement of Metal Cutting Processes
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methodology
2.1. Experimentation: Real-World CNC Machining
2.2. Finite Element Analysis and Simulation
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Integration of Real-World Machining and FEA Simulation
3.2. Integrated Mixed-Reality Based Visualization Platform
4. Conclusions
- FEA can be simulated in a way that is efficient and quick, giving similar results to an actual machining process.
- Real-Time FEA in an MR environment can be a useful tool in helping improve a CNC machining process.
- The study also determined that FEA and MR technologies can be integrated to benefit various manufacturing processes and applications.
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Time step | 5 × 10−9 s |
Ambient temperature | 18.055 °C |
Tool body | Rigid, mesh size 0.025″ |
Workpiece body | Flexible, mesh size 0.004″ |
Condition | Real | Simulation |
---|---|---|
Ambient, °C | 18.055 | 18.055 |
Pass 1, °C | 23.556 | 19.124 |
Pass 2, °C | 24.278 | 20.193 |
Pass 3, °C | 26.278 | 21.262 |
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James, S.; Eckert, G. A Feasibility Study on Mixed Reality-Based Visualization and Interaction Tool for Performance Improvement of Metal Cutting Processes. Metals 2023, 13, 286. https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020286
James S, Eckert G. A Feasibility Study on Mixed Reality-Based Visualization and Interaction Tool for Performance Improvement of Metal Cutting Processes. Metals. 2023; 13(2):286. https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020286
Chicago/Turabian StyleJames, Sagil, and George Eckert. 2023. "A Feasibility Study on Mixed Reality-Based Visualization and Interaction Tool for Performance Improvement of Metal Cutting Processes" Metals 13, no. 2: 286. https://doi.org/10.3390/met13020286