Theoretical approaches for determining machining conditions affecting a machined surface topography in filleted end milling

This study demonstrates theoretical approaches useful for practical determination of machining conditions affecting machined surface topography in filleted end milling. Tool orientation is investigated in particular. There are dominant processing parameters' optimizations from various perspectives, whereas a few comprehensive strategies have been proposed to determine machining conditions in filleted end milling. It is also practically scarce to discover the optimization strategy taking path interval determination as the theoretical fountainhead. In this study, theoretical approaches were described to determine machining conditions affecting machined surface topography in filleted end milling. After geometrical description was arranged to model multi-axis filleted end milling, multi-layer approach and the other computable parameters were proposed to obtain decent surface topography generated in filleted end milling. The analytical example focusing on tool orientation was provided with discussion. As a result, some characteristics of theoretical approaches were revealed with the visual evidences. Finally, optimal tool orientation will be arranged based on the findings.