抄録
Multi-tasking machine tools are widely applied to reduce production lead-time and improve productivity. However, unexpected collisions can often occur among the machine structures, including the workpiece and jig on multi-tasking machine tools. Thus a machine simulator is essential for avoiding collisions during machine operation. In a commercial machine simulator, however, unexpected collisions can still occur when the setup of a workpiece or a jig differs from the simulation models created in advance. Therefore, this study deals with a development of a machine simulator that imports 3D models created by measuring the shapes of the workpiece and jig by using a touch-trigger probe after they have been setup for a machining operation.
