a Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Florida, 4202 Fowler Avenue, ENG 118, Tampa, FL 33620, USA b GeomWare, Inc., 3035 Great Oak Circle, Tyler, TX 75703, USA
Abstract:
An algorithm for approximating arbitrary NURBS curves with biarcs is presented. The main idea is to approximate the NURBS curve with a polygon, and then to approximate the polygon with biarcs to within the required tolerance. The method uses a parametric formulation of biarcs appropriate in geometric design using parametric curves. The method is most useful in numerical control to drive the cutter along straight line or circular paths.