Machining cost estimation in topology optimization for 2.5-axis CNC milling: Adapting a new-school design method to an old-school manufacturing process

The work presented in this report is an attempt to allow density-based topology optimization algorithms to take into account machining costs when optimizing. To this end, and estimation model for the cost of 2.5-axis CNC milling was developed based on the principles of Design for Manufacturing.<br/>This estimation model was implemented in a...