Machining Simulation Software for Fast and Accurate Process Verification, Phase 1

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This project is to convert a proof-of-concept machining simulation software prototype developed at UBC into a demo-ready version for industrial applications. Machining simulation is a common but essential task in modern Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining operations. The purpose is to confirm whether the machining commands to be used by a CNC machine tool are created without errors and able to produce the desired part geometry correctly. Fast simulation execution is, thus, critical to the CNC machining industry as it accelerates the iterative machining process development cycle. Current commercial machining simulation software is either too inaccurate or too slow. The UBC invention is able to simulate all milling processes and compute the machined part geometry both accurately and efficiently. It outperforms the leading machining simulation software on the market with much improved simulation speed and comparable accuracy. This demonstrates the huge commercial potential and market opportunity for the UBC invention.****The global CNC machining industry is large and keeps growing. The extensive CNC machining market will power the successful commercialization of the UBC machining simulation software. In this project, five project tasks are to be completed in order to transform the UBC invention into a software product ready for commercialization and industrial applications. These tasks involve enhancing current technical capabilities to reduce memory usage and enable multi-threading as well as adding new application functions of an intuitive user interface and a utility module for error analysis. Industrial case studies will be performed at Longterm Technology Services Inc. in Ontario, a potential business partner for the UBC technology, and its customer sites. Canada has a sizable CNC machining industry supporting the automotive and aerospace manufacturers. The UBC machining simulation software will benefit these companies and enable them to quickly develop the CNC machining process and produce quality machined parts.**