Research on Integrated Forming Technology of Wooden Automotive Exterior Models Based on Five-axis Linkage Machining
1.College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, China
2.Dongguan Xin Farra Numerical Control Equipment Co.Ltd., Dongguan, Guangdong;523170, China
(2026)
Received:06 January 2026,
Revised:2026-07-01,
Accepted:16 April 2026,
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Zhang Hao, Zhang Ruihua, Yao Huaping. Research on Integrated Forming Technology of Wooden Automotive Exterior Models Based on Five-axis Linkage Machining[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Wood Science and Technology, 2026.DOI:
Research on Integrated Forming Technology of Wooden Automotive Exterior Models Based on Five-axis Linkage Machining
This study presents an integrated molding approach for wooden automotive models using five-axis simultaneous CNC machining
in response to the pressing demand for physical prototypes that are efficient
economical
and environmentally sustainable in design validation. High-density fiberboard (HDF) is employed as the substrate
and a full digital process chain is established by optimizing tool-axis vector control and tool-path strategies to accommodate the specific characteristics of HDF. Furthermore
a "material–process–machining" synergistic control system is proposed
grounded in the performance attributes of HDF
enabling the integrated high‑precision fabrication of complex‑curved automotive body surfaces. This effectively resolves the long‑standing bottlenecks of poor accuracy and inadequate surface quality in machining wood‑based materials with intricate geometries.Application and sustainability assessments reveal that the machining cycle is only 2
700 minutes—a reduction of over 60% compared with traditional clay modeling. The total cost can be reduced to one‑third that of clay models and two‑fifths that of resin‑based 3D‑printed counterparts. The change in key linear dimensions of the vehicle contour after 30 days of static placement shall be ≤0.3 mm.
demonstrating outstanding dimensional stability. This rigid prototype solution offers high repeatability and is well suited for rapid multi‑scheme iteration during mid‑stage design
batch validation
preliminary aerodynamic evaluation
and high‑end display mock‑up production.Notably
as a recyclable wood-based material
HDF facilitates a paradigm shift in prototype manufacturing—from consumable materials like clay toward a digitally traceable
full-process
and environmentally responsible production chain. This work provides a practical reference for the integration of intelligent manufacturing technologies at the intersection of wood science and automotive engineering.
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