Tool path optimization based on the constrainof radial cutting depth in high speed milling

In order to decrease the radial amout of cutting depth in high speed milling,optimized arc transition has been proposed in corner milling and the circular trochoid model has been used to remove the residual. Mathematical relationship based on radial depth of cutting constrain among tool radius, trochoid radius and tool step length in circular trochoid model have been analyzed. Based on the goal to limiting the radial cutting depth, appropriate parameters have been computed for higher machining quality. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, a compared test has been conducted. Experiment shows that optimized tool paths cause a slight increase in machining time but obtain weaker processing vibration and superior machining precision.