Verification of kinematic equations for a five-axis, table tilting machine tool

Abstract

This paper analyzes a kinematic structure of a five axis machine tool to obtain the equations needed for generating a postprocessor for this type of machine. The proposed machine is defined by a serial structure with two rotary axes on the machine table. The derived equations transform the CL data obtained by CAD/CAM software into a G-code that can be implemented on a machine. The analyzed equations were implemented in a postprocessing program using the Matlab software The calculated data was used to verify the movement of the machine axes in a virtual surrounding.