Theoretical Research on Polishing Free-form Surface with Magnetic Abrasive Finishing

In the paper, polishing free-form surfaces of die are studied with magnetic abrasive finishing. The principle of magnetic abrasive finishing free-form surface, the design of magnetic pole, the composition and categories of magnetic abrasive are introduced. Through digitizing of free-form surface by using trimmed NURBS, based on residual roughness, machining accuracy and other parameters, the offset variable of free-form surface, which is the path of magnetic pole, is derived with the computer aided geometric design theory. These will provide theoretic foundation for the realization of finishing free-form surfaces of die automatically.