Computer-aided Manufacturing Process Research Articles

Translucency and Strength of Lithium Disilicate for Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing at Different Thermal Temperatures and Thicknesses: An In Vitro Study.

To manufacture dental restorations composed of lithium disilicate (LD) through the computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) process, thermal refinement is an essential process that can affect the optical and mechanical properties of ceramics. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the translucency and flexural strength of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic for CAD/CAM using different thermal refinement schedules and thicknesses by measuring the total transmission of light through the specimen and calculating the peak load of the specimen until fracture in a piston-on-three-ball test, respectively. The results showed that a lower translucency was exhibited in thicker specimens, and the flexural strength decreased in the order of 1.0, 0.5, and 2.0 mm (p < 0.05). The lithium disilicates thermally refined at a heat of 820 degrees were shown to have the highest biaxial flexural strength (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that it is possible to adjust transparency and strength according to the clinical situation by choosing an appropriate thickness and thermal refinement process.

Optimization of cutting parameters by thrust force and time for drilling of aluminum 2024 T351

Abstract In this study, the cutting parameters were optimized according to the thrust force and operation time in the drilling of Al 2024 T351 alloy, which is preferred in the aerospace industry and therefore subjected to thousands of drilling processes with liquid cooling. Cutting speed (70, 90, and 110 m min−1) and feed rate (0.08, 0.1, and 0.12 mm tooth−1) were considered cutting parameters. Experiments were performed three tool types (HSS, HSSE-Co5, HSSE-Co5 TiAlN coated). Taksan TMC-700 V CNC vertical machining center with FANUC control panel was used for drilling, and ESIT AX3 load cell and NI cDAQ-9188, data acquisition system, were used for data collection. Signal noise was reduced by applying the exponential smoothing method to all force data obtained in the experiments. The maximum forces in the machining direction (z-axis) were determined for each hole. The time was calculated during the computer aided manufacturing process. Response surface optimizations, variance analyses (ANOVA), and regression analyses were performed using these determined maximum thrust forces and measured time.

Manufacturing Method for Large Cylindrical Worm Gear Set of ISO Type I on Universal CNC Machine Tools

Large cylindrical worm gear set of ISO type I are manufactured using endmill tools on universal CNC machine tools. This manufacturing method requires neither special gear-generating machines nor special tools. The tooth flank forms of ISO type I cylindrical worm gears are involute helicoids as a standard. The targeted theoretical tooth flanks of the worm and the mating worm wheel are determined based on a tooth contact analysis (TCA) of such worm gear set. The cutting conditions of the worm are determined after the offset distance between the worm axis, and the central axis of the endmill tool is calculated. Afterward, the worm is manufactured by controlling only two axes on machine tools using a swarf milling method by use of the side of the endmill tool under the determined conditions. Meanwhile, the targeted theoretical tooth flanks of the mating worm wheel are modeled in 3-dimensional computer-aided design software, and the worm wheel is manufactured by a swarf milling method in a computer-aided manufacturing process. The comparison of experimental and analytical tooth contact patterns indicates almost no difference between the two tooth contact patterns.

Oral and Craniofacial Anomalies of Fraser Syndrome: Prosthetic Management

Fraser syndrome (FS, MIM 219000) is a rare autosomal disorder characterized by systemic and oro-facial malformation, usually comprising cryptophthalmos, laryngeal malformations, syndactyly, and urogenital defects. We presented a 21-year-old FS case with partial missing teeth seeking aesthetic dental treatment. Clinical examination revealed bilateral cryptophthalmos, extensive syndactyly of hands and feet broad nose with the depressed nasal bridge, and surgically corrected bilateral cleft lip. She presented class III jaw relation and reduced the vertical height of the face. Prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient was done with upper and lower overlay dentures made from acrylic resin (VIPI BLOCK TRILUX®, VIPI Industria, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil) using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) process. At the follow-up visit, the patient presented improved aesthetics and function. Proper management and rehabilitation of FS patients are challenging, but standard guidelines for oral health management are currently lacking. This article presents a case of Fraser syndrome presenting oral and craniofacial anomalies, and prosthetic rehabilitation was done. We also provided recommendations for the optimal oral health care for the FS patients. Functional adaptation and rehabilitation have significant roles in the various functions, survival, and quality of the life of FS patients. Integrated medical-dental care is needed in such patients with support from family members, friends, and colleagues.

Additive Manufacturing of Anatomical Poly(d,l-lactide) Scaffolds

Poly(lactide) (PLA) is one of the most investigated semicrystalline polymers for material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing (AM) techniques based on polymer melt processing. Research on its application for the development of customized devices tailored to specific anatomical parts of the human body can provide new personalized medicine strategies. This research activity was aimed at testing a new multifunctional AM system for the design and fabrication by MEX of anatomical and dog-bone-shaped PLA samples with different infill densities and deposition angles. In particular, a commercial PLA filament was employed to validate the computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) process for the development of scaffold prototypes modeled on a human bone defect. Physical-chemical characterization of the obtained samples by 1H-NMR spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography (SEC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) demonstrated a small reduction of polymer molecular weight (~5%) due to thermal processing, as well as that the commercial polymer employed was a semicrystalline poly(d,l-lactide). Mechanical characterization highlighted the possibility of tuning elastic modulus and strength, as well as the elongation at break up to a 60% value by varying infill parameters.

Energy efficiency design for eco-friendly additive manufacturing based on multimodal attention fusion

Additive manufacturing (AM) holds an imponderable scope to reduce energy consumption (EC) and material waste in contrast to subtractive manufacturing methodologies. With the increasing concerns about sustainable production, there is an urgent demand to critically assess the EC, and integrate the EC assessment into AM design processes. To address this issue, an energy efficiency design method for eco-friendly additive manufacturing based on Multimodal Attention Fusion Network (MAFN) is proposed to take full advantage of the derived multiple modalities from the computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing process. In view of the operating characteristics in AM process, the mathematical EC model of AM is first constructed to seek the salient modalities for the following EC prediction task. The proposed MAFN then leverages a Multimodal Fusion Framework (MFF) as the backbone module, unifying the processing-, pixel-, and geometric-level data to adapt to the increasing part geometry complexity and the process parameters. An Attentional Feature Fusion Module (AFFM) is further proposed to subtly combine the inherent correlation and variation among attentional features, preventing only learning similar features from multiple sources. Extensive numerical and physical experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method consistently outperforms the state-of-the-art EC prediction approaches and improves the energy efficiency design without a mechanical performance loss for eco-friendly additive manufacturing.

Adaptive CAM planning to support co-design in the building industry

Co-design describes a collaborative design process between different stakeholders. These stakeholders usually come from various domains. To enable co-design, data has to be exchanged between the stakeholders. Current approaches to data management in the building industry are usually oriented along the process chain and therefore only allow a unidirectional flow of information. This is an obstacle in the implementation of co-design within the building industry.As more and more buildings are built by utilizing prefabricated modules to accelerate the on-site building process and to reduce the cost, a major effort in terms of implementing co-design is to link the design information of the building industry with the production information of the manufacturing industry. The problem occurs as the building industry mainly uses the fndustry Foundation Classes and the manufacturing industry uses the Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data as a data format to exchange information. This leads to a break in the flow of information. Furthermore, information about the manufacturability of products, that is generated during the computer-aided manufacturing process, cannot be easily returned to the architect who can utilize the information to adapt the design in the computer-aided design process.This paper addresses these problems by defining a data processing pipeline that enables the conversion of the geometric design information stored in IFC into the STEP data format. From there, the CAM strategy can be defined and results in an executable G-Code. The information of the CAM planning is returned to the architect, who can adapt the design by interpreting the results of the CAM processing. To close the co-design loop, the G-Code for the design adaptions can be generated automatically by reusing the predefined CAM strategy.

Production time, effectiveness and costs of additive and subtractive computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) of implant prostheses: A systematic review.

ObjectiveTo systematically review the dental literature for clinical studies reporting on production time, effectiveness and/or costs of additive and subtractive computer‐aided manufacturing (CAM) of implant prostheses.Materials and methodsA systematic electronic search for clinical studies from 1990 until June 2020 was performed using the online databases Medline, Embase and Cochrane. Time required for the computer‐aided design (CAD) process, the CAM process, and the delivery of the CAD‐CAM prostheses were extracted. In addition, articles reporting on the effectiveness and the costs of both manufacturing technologies were included.ResultsNine clinical studies were included reporting on subtractive CAM (s‐CAM; 8 studies) and additive CAM (a‐CAM; 1 study). Eight studies reported on the s‐CAM of prosthetic and auxiliary components for single implant crowns. One study applied a‐CAM for the fabrication of an implant bar prototype. Time was provided for the CAD process of implant models (range 4.9–11.8 min), abutments (range 19.7–32.7 min) and crowns (range 11.1–37.6 min). The time for s‐CAM of single implant crown components (abutment/crown) ranged between 8.2 and 25 min. Post‐processing (e.g. sintering) was a time‐consuming process (up to 530 min). At delivery, monolithic/veneered CAD‐CAM implant crowns resulted in additional adjustments chairside (51%/93%) or labside (11%/19%).ConclusionsNo scientific evidence exists on production time, effectiveness and costs of digital workflows comparing s‐CAM and a‐CAM. For both technologies, post‐processing may substantially contribute to the production time. Considering effectiveness, monolithic CAD‐CAM implant crowns may be preferred compared to veneered CAD‐CAM crowns.

Review: Filament Winding and Automated Fiber Placement with In Situ Consolidation for Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymer Composites.

Fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are gaining popularity in many industries due to their short consolidation cycles, among other advantages over thermoset-based composites. Computer aided manufacturing processes, such as filament winding and automated fiber placement, have been used conventionally for thermoset-based composites. The automated processes can be adapted to include in situ consolidation for the fabrication of thermoplastic-based composites. In this paper, a detailed literature review on the factors affecting the in situ consolidation process is presented. The models used to study the various aspects of the in situ consolidation process are discussed. The processing parameters that gave good consolidation results in past studies are compiled and highlighted. The parameters can be used as reference points for future studies to further improve the automated manufacturing processes.

Electroplating and Ablative Laser Structuring of Elastomer Composites for Stretchable Multi-Layer and Multi-Material Electronic and Sensor Systems.

In this work we present the concept of electroplated conductive elastomers and ablative multi-layer and multi-material laser-assisted manufacturing to enable a largely automated, computer-aided manufacturing process of stretchable electronics and sensors. Therefore, the layers (conductive and non-conductive elastomers as well as metal layers for contacting) are first coated over the entire surface (doctor blade coating and electroplating) and then selectively removed with a CO2 or a fiber laser. These steps are repeated several times to achieve a multi-layer-structured design. Is it not only possible to adjust and improve the work previously carried out manually, but also completely new concepts such as fine through-plating between the layers to enable much more compact structures become possible. In addition, metallized areas allow the direct soldering of electronic components and thus a direct connection between conventional and stretchable electronics. As an exemplary application, we have used the process for manufacturing a thin and surface solderable pressure sensor with a silicone foam dielectric and a stretchable circuit board.

Clinical outcomes and costs of conventional and digital complete dentures in a university clinic: A retrospective study

Statement of problemScientific data analyzing the clinical outcomes and costs of complete dentures fabricated by using conventional and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) processes are lacking. PurposeThe purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the treatment duration, financial costs, and postdelivery adjustments of CAD-CAM and conventional removable complete dentures. Material and methodsThirty-two edentulous participants (16 women, 16 men; age 35-85 years) who had received either CAD-CAM (n=16) or conventional (n=16) maxillary and mandibular removable complete dentures provided by prosthodontists with a minimum of 2 years of experience were evaluated. The CAD-CAM denture systems were either DDS-AV (AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions) (n=11) or DD-IV (Wieland Digital Denture) (n=5). The total treatment period (days) was recorded at 3 different time points (T0: preliminary alginate impression; T1: denture delivery; T2: last scheduled postdelivery adjustment). Adjustments during the follow-up (after T2) were noted and included the removal of areas of excessive pressure, relining, or repairs. The costs of the dental treatment and the laboratory fees were calculated. The Wilcoxon rank sum tests were used for statistical analysis (α=.05). ResultsNo statistically significant difference regarding the treatment duration between digitally and conventionally fabricated removable complete dentures was found: T0-T1 (P=.889); T1-T2 (P=.675); T2- T3 (P=.978). No significant difference was found in the number adjustments for areas of excessive pressure, relines, or repairs (P=.757, P=1.000, P=1.000) during the period. Laboratory costs of CAD-CAM removable complete dentures were significantly lower than those of conventional removable complete dentures (P<.001), but clinical fees were similar between groups (P=.596), resulting in a reduction in the overall total costs for the CAD-CAM removable complete dentures (P=.011). Regarding the number of clinical visits, neither the group (conventional/CAD-CAM (P=.945)/DDS-AV/DD-IV [P=.848]) nor the interaction group (conventional/CAD-CAM and DDS-AV/DD-IV)/period (P=.084/P=.171) showed any significant differences. ConclusionsCAD-CAM removable complete dentures can be considered a viable alternative to conventional removable complete dentures regarding treatment duration, clinical and follow-up visits, adjustments, and maintenance requirements.

Multiphysics Modeling and Numerical Simulation in Computer-Aided Manufacturing Processes

The concept of Industry 4.0 is defined as a common term for technology and the concept of new digital tools to optimize the manufacturing process. Within this framework of modular smart factories, cyber-physical systems monitor physical processes creating a virtual copy of the physical world and making decentralized decisions. This article presents a review of the literature on virtual methods of computer-aided manufacturing processes. Numerical modeling is used to predict stress and temperature distribution, springback, material flow, and prediction of phase transformations, as well as for determining forming forces and the locations of potential wrinkling and cracking. The scope of the review has been limited to the last ten years, with an emphasis on the current state of knowledge. Intelligent production driven by the concept of Industry 4.0 and the demand for high-quality equipment in the aerospace and automotive industries forces the development of manufacturing techniques to progress towards intelligent manufacturing and ecological production. Multi-scale approaches that tend to move from macro- to micro- parameters become very important in numerical optimization programs. The software requirements for optimizing a fully coupled thermo-mechanical microstructure then increase rapidly. The highly advanced simulation programs based on our knowledge of physical and mechanical phenomena occurring in non-homogeneous materials allow a significant acceleration of the introduction of new products and the optimization of existing processes.

Monitoring the strain and stress in FDM printed lamellae by using Fiber Bragg Grating sensors

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technology that is used for prototyping and production applications through a computer-aided manufacturing process. In process, a high thermal gradient can lead to harmful residual stresses, resulting in unexpected deformation or delamination failure. To improve the quality of 3D printed parts, it is important to characterize the residual stress during FDM 3D printing. Here, we develop a stress inversion model and present an in-situ measurement technique to obtain the substrate strain using Fiber Bragg Grating sensors. Combining the theoretical model and the in-situ strain measurements, the residual stress of printed lamellae is determined. To evaluate the technique, circular lamellae were printed with different printing parameters, including layer thickness, layer number, and printing direction, the evolution law of substrate strain during the printing process and the influence of the printing parameters on the residual stress were analyzed.

Design of a Novel Head Support for People With Hypermobile-Type Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome

Abstract Hypermobile-type Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is characterized by connective tissue laxity resulting in excessive joint mobility. This can lead to instability of the cervical spine resulting in spinal cord compression and neck pain. People with hEDS often utilize commercially available cervical collars to provide head support, but these devices are not well-suited for this population. This work describes the development of a novel head support designed specifically to meet the needs of people with hEDS. The head support was developed using the principles of human-centered design, in which the end user is an active participant in the design process. People with hEDS were interviewed to identify limitations of existing support devices and desirable features of a new device. Input from the interviews was combined with structured design methods to generate initial designs. A prototype of a selected initial design was developed and evaluated by a person with hEDS. Feedback from this evaluation was incorporated into a second-generation design. This improved design stabilizes and supports the head while flexing to allow limited motion. It has an open, well-ventilated structure, and can be worn under clothes. By including end users in the design process, making effective use of computer-aided design and additive manufacturing processes, and gaining feedback through rapid prototyping, the product development process has been accelerated and focused on the needs of the end-user. Future work will continue to include people with hEDS as part of the design team to develop a high-functioning, affordable head support.

Machining method of large-sized cylindrical worm gears with Niemann profiles using CNC machining center

In this paper, a machining method of large-sized cylindrical worm gears with Niemann profiles using a computer numerical control (CNC) machining center is proposed. For this study, the tooth contact pattern and transmission errors of large-sized worm gear pair with Niemann profiles are analyzed before machining of the worm and worm wheel. Next, the machining conditions of worm are determined calculating each offset distance between the worm axis and the center axis of the end mill, and then the worm is machined by swarf cutting that means machining by the side surface of the end mill. The tooth profiles of worm wheel are modeled using a 3D computer-aided design (3D-CAD) system based on the analyzed results and the worm wheel is machined by swarf cutting through a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) process. Afterwards, the axial tooth profile of the machined worm, and the tooth surface deviations and surface roughness of the machined worm wheel are measured. Moreover, the experimental tooth contact pattern is compared with analyzed one. As a result, the validity of the proposed machining method of the large-sized worm gears with Niemann profiles using a CNC machining center was confirmed.

A Comparative Study of the Fitness and Trueness of a Three-Unit Fixed Dental Prosthesis Fabricated Using Two Digital Workflows

The purpose of this study was to measure and correlate the fitness and trueness of a 3-unit fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) fabricated using two digital workflows. The 3-unit FDPs were fabricated using two digital workflows (N = 15). The digital workflows were divided into chairside (closed type) and in-lab (open type) groups. The scanning, computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) processes were conducted with 3shape E1 scanner, exocad CAD software, and DDS EZIS HM, respectively, in the in-lab group; and with CEREC omnicam intraoral scanner, CEREC CAD software, and CEREC MC XL, respectively, in the chairside group. The fitness of the fabricated 3-unit FDPs was evaluated by scanning the silicone replica of the cement space and analyzing the thickness of the silicone replica in the three-dimensional (3D) inspection software (Geomagic control X). The trueness of the milling unit was analyzed by 3D analysis of the CAD reference model, which is the design file of the 3-unit FDP, and the CAD test model, which is the scanned file of the 3-unit FDP. In the statistical analysis, comparison of the two groups was conducted by Mann–Whitney U test, and the correlation between the fitness and trueness was conducted by Pearson correlation test (α = 0.05). The marginal and internal fit were significantly lower in the in-lab group at all measurement positions (p &lt; 0.001). The trueness of the milling unit was significantly higher in the in-lab group compared to the chairside group (p &lt; 0.001). There was a positive correlation between the trueness and internal fit (correlation coefficient = 0.621) in the in-lab group (p = 0.013). The use of appropriate equipment in an in-lab (open type) digital workflow enables a better fabrication of 3-unit FDPs than a chairside (closed type) digital workflow, and poor trueness on the inner surface of the crown adversely affects the internal fit.

Analiza wpływu zużycia narzędzi do kucia i okrawania na dokładność wymiarowo-kształtową odkuwek uzyskiwanych w procesie wytwarzania elementów dla przemysłu motoryzacyjnego

The study presents the results of an analysis of the manufacturing process of a yoke-type forging for automotive industry with the use of numerical modelling and 3D scanning techniques, taking into account the gradual wear of both forging tools and trimming to determine the mutual impact of their operation on the dimensional accuracy of the forgings. The performed analysis included the 4 variants which are that have the most common place in the industrial process that is, for a combination of new and partly worn out die inserts (used during hot forging) and new and partly used cutting tools used for cold trimming. The first stage involved modelling of a hot die forging process. Next, the obtained results were implemented into second modelling stage, which involved a simulation of a cold trimming process of a flash, with the use of the normalized Cockcroft-Latham fracture criterion, with the consideration of eliminating the removed elements, for which the cracking value has been exceeded. The obtained results was verified by means of a case study under industrial conditions for the least favourable operating conditions of both types of tools and their impact on the dimension-shape precision of the forgings. These results allowed for a more complete analysis of the trimming process for a variety of operating conditions and the confirmation of the correctness of carried out numerical modelling, and thus the possibility of its use in combination with scanning technique to computer-aided manufacturing processes. The proposed solution allows the selection of optimum conditions for implementation of the processes of forging and trimming because of their use to provide the required net shape forgings.

A Digital Photogrammetric Method to Enhance the Fabrication of Custom-Made Spinal Orthoses

ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Fabrication processes for spinal orthoses require accurate three-dimensional (3D) models of the patients' trunk. Current methods for 3D reconstruction used in this field mainly include laser or structured light scanning; these methods are time expensive and invasive, especially for patients with partial disabilities. Therefore, a theoretically instant system for data acquisition of anatomical structure is highly desirable. The objective of this work is to show the feasibility of using digital photogrammetry for human body digitization to generate accurate 3D models of the patients' trunk for spinal orthoses fabrication. Materials and Methods Multiple synchronized two-dimensional images of the human torso are captured from different points of view using a photogrammetric scanner. A 3D model is generated using the state-of-the-art algorithms for point cloud and surface reconstruction. The digitized model is then used as input for the standard computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) process of fabrication. R4D from Rodin4D is used as prosthetics and orthotics CAD software. A robotic cell constituted by a six-axis KUKA KR 30–3 is used for milling a polyurethane foam. Vacuum forming is then adopted to generate the orthosis. Two spinal orthoses are fabricated using this approach and a classical one; then, they are evaluated using quantitative and qualitative metrics. Results The data acquisition using this approach lasts 50 milliseconds. The 3D reconstruction accuracy averages 0.21 ± 1.27 mm, which suits for the considered health care scenario. Results of the initial fitting of the orthoses fabricated with the presented method show better performances in terms of time (44%), product quality (35%), and patient experience (30%). Conclusions Digital photogrammetry can be used to enhance the data acquisition and data processing of anatomical surfaces for the CAD/CAM process of spinal orthoses. The data acquisition time, almost instant, allows an easy compliance of many patients. The data processing allows generating accurate models of the patient's body. The overall process generates orthoses with a better quality with respect to those manufactured using conventional procedures.

Obturator fabrication incorporating computer-aided design and 3-dimensional printing technology: A clinical report

This article reports an approach to fabricating a maxillary obturator using the computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) process. The maxillary definitive cast and the trial tooth arrangement were separately scanned and superimposed. The virtual cast created from the scan data was surveyed, and the framework was designed using specific software. The definitive cobalt-chromium framework was fabricated by using 3-dimensional (3D) selective laser sintering (SLS) technology. After framework trial placement, the definitive obturator prosthesis was processed using conventional heat-polymerizing resin with the lost-wax processing technique. Using CAD technology and 3D metal printing resulted in improved fit, function, and esthetics for the definitive obturator prosthesis.

Pure waterjet controlled depth machining for stripping ceramic thermal barrier coatings on turbine blades

Gas turbine blades are high-performance composite parts made of nickel-based superalloys coated with a bilayer coating system for thermal protection. This coating system consists of a metallic bond coat and a ceramic thermal barrier coating (TBC), typically made of yttria-stabilized zirconia. During gas turbine operation the coating system undergoes degeneration and needs to be renewed periodically. Conventional overhaul processes remove the TBC and bond coat completely in several machining steps consisting of mechanical grid blasting and chemical stripping processes. Currently selective removal of TBC without influencing the bond coat is not applicable.Pure waterjet (PWJ) controlled depth machining promises to be one of the most flexible non-conventional structuring techniques for TBC materials. Selective TBC stripping promises the flexibility of either complete or locally restricted TBC removal without damaging or contaminating the bond coat. For economic industrial use of this environmental-friendly process a complete Computer-aided (CAx) toolchain comprising Computer-aided drawing (CAD), Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and complementary process analysis is needed. Presently no suitable CAx toolchain supports this innovative PWJ process for defined layer machining of composite parts.This paper shows the integration of PWJ controlled depth machining process within CAx toolchain in Siemens NX for selective stripping TBC on complex free-form surfaces. The strong dependence of the machining results on energy input per unit length leads to challenges for synchronization of parametrization and machine dynamics. The evaluation of different machining strategies and machining head configurations resulted in an increasing process performance and economic efficiency of this developed PWJ process.