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This study introduces combined disk Wang-Ball (CDWB) curves for complex shape design in CAD/CAM. A novel algorithm (MCSA) effectively optimizes CDWB curve shapes, minimizing energy and improving design flexibility.

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  • Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
  • Computational Geometry
  • Optimization Algorithms

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  • The design and optimization of complex disk curves are challenging in CAD/CAM.
  • Existing methods for disk Wang-Ball (DWB) curves have limitations in flexibility and complexity handling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define a novel combined disk Wang-Ball (CDWB) curve with constrained parameters.
  • To investigate the shape optimization of CDWB curves using a meta-heuristic algorithm.
  • To ensure G1 and G2 geometric continuity for enhanced curve design.

Main Methods:

  • Definition of CDWB curves by combining multiple DWB curves.
  • Formulation of a shape optimization model with curve energy as the objective function.
  • Application of the multi-strategy ameliorated chameleon swarm algorithm (MCSA) for optimization.

Main Results:

  • Successfully derived G1 and G2 geometric continuity conditions for CDWB curves.
  • Developed an optimization model for CDWB curves under splicing constraints.
  • MCSA demonstrated effectiveness in minimizing curve energy for CDWB curves.

Conclusions:

  • The novel CDWB curves offer enhanced flexibility for complex shape design.
  • The MCSA is an effective and competitive algorithm for CDWB curve shape optimization.
  • The proposed method addresses key challenges in CAD/CAM curve design and optimization.