Digital modeling and simulation verification of five-axis laser processing of curved surfaces

With the rapid development of advanced manufacturing technology, the market demand for high-precision functional curved surface parts is increasing. The traditional processing technology has shortcomings in the precision forming of curved parts, especially in the processing of functional and fine structures. Laser processing has the characteristics of non-contact, high precision, and controllable energy, which makes it have special advantages in machining highperformance surfaces. This paper analyzed the application requirements of high-precision complex surface processing and the differences between traditional surface processing methods and curved surface laser processing. A five-axis CNC laser processing technology for curved surfaces was proposed. At the same time, the digital modeling and laser machining simulation verification of a typical curved surface part were carried out by using this processing technology. The result proves the effectiveness of the digital processing flow of curved surface laser machining and provides a digital solution for laser machining of high-precision and complex curved surfaces.