Nonlinear Dynamics in Drilling and Boring Operations Assisted by Low Frequency Vibration
The nonlinear dynamics of the drilling process assisted by self-excited axial vibrations is analyzed. Models are developed and discussed, including regenerative effect and various phenomena contributing to the process damping in drilling and boring operations. Stability and bifurcation analysis, using several assumptions on the damping in the cutting process, are carried out using linear analysis tools or simulations. A simple predictive model based on a harmonic balance method is presented. Behavior charts are constructed using simulations. Hypothesis on the nature of the process damping and nonlinear behavior of the machining system are proved by experiments. A possible application to the gundrilling boring process in aircraft drilling and assembly process is presented.