Abstract
Optimal control of the machining process in orthopedic surgery can not only increase productivity but also ensure safety during tool usage. The authors have developed a technology for a force control system. The system has two modes of operation: the "air-cutting mode" and the "force control mode." In the air-cutting mode, tool feed is scheduled by predicting the air and bone-cutting zones from the CAD/CAM system. In the force control mode, the software monitors the cutting force and the cutting temperature, and it controls the feed override according to the difference between the real and the desired cutting force. The software is installed on a robot controller, and its effectiveness is evaluated with a urethane bone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5777-5784 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Processing Technology |
Volume | 209 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 19 2009 |
Keywords
- Bone-cutting
- Force control
- Milling process
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Computer Science Applications
- Metals and Alloys
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering