HIGH SPEED MACHINING SYSTEM FOR STYLING DESIGN

In the design field, a styling is determined after confirming shapes repeatedly by using three dimensional models. This paper describes a new system which can act as a three-dimensional plotter or a similar device to produce the physical model directly from the mathematical model generated by CAD. The features of this system are as follows: (1) Industrial clay is utilized as a work material for three-dimensional models, and NC machining at high speed and high accuracy is available; and (2) The operation of this system is interactive to obtain Cutting Tool Location data (CL) for NC machining process by using a graphic display, which assures the precision CL data availability in a short time. Combining this system with CAD, it is now possible to substantially improve the efficiency in such creative work as styling design for a car body.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 2. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automotion with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Automotion Limited

  42 Lloyd Park Avenue
  Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

  Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

  Milan,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • Nagasaka, J
  • HIGASHI, M
  • Sannokyo, H
  • Ogo, K
  • Suzuki, T
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 16 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer aided design; Data plotters; Graphics; High speed ground transportation; High speed vehicles; Machining; Mathematical models; Motor vehicle bodies; Speed; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile bodies; Graphic displays
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399939
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84061, HS-038 479
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM