Abstract
A new method of obtaining high-quality bamboo fibers with a machining center (MC), including a numerical control (NC) is proposed. This method allows for the manufacture of a wide variety of products. NC programs are designed according to a cutting theory based on a geometrical tool path for cylindrical work in bamboo pipes. The experimental results verified that the fiber length can be controlled by selecting the appropriate depth of cut along the bamboo fiber direction. Therefore, the desired fiber lengths can be obtained with consistently high accuracy using end milling with an MC.
