Parametric tool correction algorithm for 5-axis machining

In this article, a data model is specified that stores machine independent and dependent information separately. Based on this segmented data model a general method is presented to solve the tool correction problem for 5-axis milling machines. The new data model and the provided algorithms allow us to solve tool correction and possible other setup problems on the shop floor level. The algorithm is developed for ball-, flat- and radius-ended tools and is valid for 5-axis milling machine with open kinematic chain.