Links and references to CAM papers (toolpath generation algorithms)

see also Whitepapers For Reference for EMC related references

see also the monocam paper list: http://code.google.com/p/monocam/wiki/PaperList

[Call for action. Building CAD/CAM/CAE development resource index] - [Original post]

• Reviews and surveys
  • [Dragomatz and Mann (1997)] list 220 references in their survey
  • [Shah et al. (1991)]
  • Marshall and Griffiths, int j prod res, vol32 no12 (1994) pp2861-877

• Algorithms
  • [Bieterman (2001)] explains curvlinear paths for pocketing
  • [Misra (????)] Zig-zag paths for finishing
  • [Yao and Gupta (2004)] combine different cutter path patterns for better efficiency
  • [Kramer (1991)] pocket milling with tool engagement detection

• CAD
  • relational geometry patent (MultiSurf/Aerohydro? inc) http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5627949-fulltext.html

• Other
  • [Freesteel] a blog by two CAM programmers

• Journals
  • [Computer Aided Design]
  • [Int. J. of Machine Tools and Manufacture]

• Books
  • General computational geometry:
    • O'Rourke, 1998, Computational Geometry in C
    • de Berg et al., 2000, [Computational geometry: algorithms and applications]
  • Machining:
    • Held Martin, 1991, On the computational geometry of pocket machining
  • Graphics
    • [OpenGL "red book"]

• Software resources (toolkits, libraries, open source CAM efforts)
  • open source CAM:
    • [Verot] (dead since 2004?)
    • [CAM simulator]
    • [mync]
    • [OpenCAM]
    • [Comaxim CAM]
  • computational geometry:
    • [GNU Triangulated Surface Library]
    • [Computational geometry algorithms library]
  • Graphics toolkits
    • [OpenCascade]
    • [VTK]

• Unsorted:

1. Toolpath generation along directions of maximum kinematic performance; a first cut at machine-optimal paths, Kim T.; Sarma S.E., Computer-Aided Design, Volume 34, Number 6, May 2002, pp. 453-468(16)
2. [Curve fitting with arc splines for NC toolpath generation] Yeung, Millan K; Walton, Desmond J, Computer Aided Design. Vol. 26, no. 11, pp. 845-849. 1994

• this paper has a really clear explanation of biarcs with good diagrams

1. Robust Feedrate Selection for 3-Axis NC Machining Using Discrete Models, B. K. Fussell, R. B. Jerard, and J. G. Hemmett, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering -- May 2001 -- Volume 123, Issue 2, pp. 214-224
2. Circular hole recognition for STL-based toolpath generation, Xiuzhi Qu, Brent Stucker, Rapid Prototyping Journal, 11/3 (2005) 132–139
3. Die and mold finishing--how fast?, Mason, F, Manufacturing Engineering (USA). Vol. 115, no. 3, pp. 35-36, 39-40, 42, 45, 47-48. Sept. 1995
4. Boundary-conformed toolpath generation for trimmed free-form surfaces via Coons reparametrization, Yang D.C.H.1; Chuang J.J.; Han Z.; Ding S., Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Volume 138, Number 1, 20 July 2003, pp. 138-144(7)
5. Guide curve based interpolation scheme of parametric curves for precision CNC machining, YUWEN SUN (1) ; JUN WANG (2) ; DONGMING GUO (1) ; , (Int. j. mach. tools manuf.) , 2006, vol. 46, no3-4, pp. 235-242 [8 page(s) (article)] (16 ref.)
6. Integrated Steepest-Directed and Iso-Cusped toolpath generation for three-axis CNC machining of sculptured parts, CHEN Z. C. (1) ; VICKERS G. W. (2) ; DONG Z. (2), (J. manuf. syst.) , 2003, vol. 22, no3, pp. 190-201 [12 page(s) (article)] (13 ref.)
7. Tool Path Generation for Freeform Surface Models, Elber, G. and Cohen, E., CAD, Vol. 26, pp. 490-496, June 1994, http://www.cs.utah.edu/gdc/publications/papers/elber94d.pdf