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Activity schedule - 2007

Nr. crt. Objectives Activities Results Degree of achievement
1 Determining the optimal methods for acquisition, recording and validation of laser sensor data. Project management. Coordination of workgroups and project analysis. Defining the optimal scanning technique for complex 3D surfaces.
Solution study.		 Performance study
Technical and scientifical report		 TOTAL
Definition and design of algorithms for excess point removal, alignment and validation of 3D scanner datasets Methods and algorithms for 3D data alignment TOTAL
Methods for processing sensor data in order to obtain depth map images Scientific report
Technical specification for the software product		 TOTAL
2 Design of the software system for depth map processing in order to obtain milling toolpaths. Dissemination of scientific results. Methods and algorithms for improvement and processing of depth map images Technical and scientific study
Algorithms for improving depth map images		 TOTAL
Methods for generation of optimal roughing toolpaths from depth map images Scientific report. Methods and algorithms for extracting iso-level curves from depth maps
Scientific communication		 TOTAL
Methods for generating optimal finishing toolpaths from depth map images Methods and solutions for finishing toolpath optimization. TOTAL

Activity schedule - 2008

Nr. crt. Objectives Activities Results Degree of achievement
1 Design and implementation of communication interface PC - CNC mill. Building an experimentation framework using the CNC milling machine. Project management. Scientific results dissemination. The procedure for acquisition of a 3D scanning system Technical and economical documentation for the acquisition TOTAL
Installation of a data acquisition and monitoring system for the CNC milling process Technical project.
Specification for implementation.		 TOTAL
Design of a module for real-time adjustment of technological parameters such as feed rate and spindle speed, with values different from the ones prescribed by the CNC program Technical project.
Technical specification for the adaptive controller of the milling process		 TOTAL
2 Implementation of 3D scanning algorithms for complex surfaces. Design and execution of a part fixture which should allow part analysis from multiple angles. Connecting the 3D scanning sensor with the robot arm. Technical project.
Physical model of the fixture.		 TOTAL
Design and implementation of a command strategy for the robot arm for performing 3D scanning from the angles desired by the user and avoiding collisions with the environment Algorithms and programs for robot arm control TOTAL
Development of a software module for 3D model reconstruction and surface preparation for fabrication on the milling machine Scientific report
Algorithms and software system for 3D reconstruction of object models		 TOTAL
3 Implementation of image processing algorithms for depth maps Implementation of error reduction algorithms for the data acquired from the laser scanning device Scientifical and research report. Performance study. TOTAL
Implementation of pixel coordinate mapping algorithms onto real Cartesian coordinates and histogram adjustment Scientific and research report. Algorithms and techniques for conversion in SI units TOTAL
Morphological processing of greylevel images. Milling toolpath generation for the cutting tool. Algorithms and programs for morphological image processing. TOTAL

Activity schedule - 2009

Nr. crt. Objectives Activities Results Degree of achievement
1 Design and implementation of algorithms for tool radius compensation. Project management. Design and implementation of optimization methods for milling toolpaths. Dissemination of scientific results. Defining and generation of structural elements for modelling the cutting tool profile Technical and scientific report TOTAL
Implementation of morphological processing algorithms for depth map images Software system TOTAL
Estimation of milling errors and possible collisions using the cutting tool model Technical study.
Report of experiments.		 TOTAL
2 Setting adaptive control strategies for milling process optimization Derivation of complete mathematical models for the cutting process on milling machines. Determining the complete set of restrictions associated with cutting regimes, cutting tool types and milling technologies Scientific research report
Testing report		 TOTAL
Study of adaptive techniques for cutting process control on milling machines. Caracterization of the load degree of milling machines and defining the adaptation strategies with restrictions (ACC) Technical study
Research report on the techniques for adapting the cutting regimes		 TOTAL
Patenting of methods, equipment and solution for optimizing the milling process on CNC machines. 1 patent for reverse engineering: "Method, Apparatus and Software Solution for Complete and Exact 3D Digital Description of Complex Surfaces by Robot Scanning and Milling Toolpath Generation from Depth Map Representations" (translated) Application submitted

Activity schedule - 2010

Nr. crt. Objectives Activities Results Degree of achievement
1 Integration of CNC milling machines in the holonic manufacturing workcell. Project management. Dissemination of scientific results. Modelarea, proiectarea si implementarea software a controlului si a comunicaţiei sistemului CNC – AC ca un holon functional intr-o arhitectura de fabricatie multiagent, orientata pe servicii Algoritmi si programe de conducere in timp real, cu toleranta la defecte TOTAL
Development of graphical user interface and user manual of the system for 3D object reproduction Product GUI
User's Manual		 TOTAL
2 Testing and validation of results Procedures for testing the functionality of the developed hardware and software product Report and technical specifications
Project for quality verification		 TOTAL
Designing quality control methods of finite products obtained by milling or assembly means Technical study TOTAL
Implementation of quality control techniques for finite products (obtained by milling/assembly) using the 3D scanning device Testing and experiment report
Case studies		 TOTAL