A Theoretically Complete Surface Segmentation Method for CNC Subtractive Fabrication

A Theoretically Complete Surface Segmentation Method for CNC Subtractive Fabrication

Year:    2023

Author:    Hong-Yu Ma, Chun-Ming Yuan, Li-Yong Shen, Yi-Fei Feng

CSIAM Transactions on Applied Mathematics, Vol. 4 (2023), Iss. 2 : pp. 325–344

Abstract

We present a well improved surface segmentation algorithm for 3-axis/3+2-axis CNC subtractive fabrication. For a free-form surface (represented by the triangular mesh), to avoid collision with the cutter during complex surface machining, it is essential to segment it into several patches. We transform the surface segmentation problem into a mathematical problem based on energy minimization according to several fabrication constraints, and solved by establishing a weighted graph and searching the minimum cut. Our algorithm has simple structure and is easy to implement. Moreover, the algorithm guarantees correctness and completeness in theory, that is, we prove that the weight of the minimum cut is equivalent to the minimum value of the energy function. Experimental results are provided to illustrate and clarify our method.

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Journal Article Details

Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    English

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.4208/csiam-am.SO-2022-0032

CSIAM Transactions on Applied Mathematics, Vol. 4 (2023), Iss. 2 : pp. 325–344

Published online:    2023-01

AMS Subject Headings:    Global Science Press

Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    20

Keywords:    Surface segmentation triangular mesh model minimum cut subtractive fabrication.

Author Details

Hong-Yu Ma

Chun-Ming Yuan

Li-Yong Shen

Yi-Fei Feng

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