Performance Evaluation of a Miniaturized Machining Center for Precision Manufacturing

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Cox ◽  
Glynn Newby ◽  
Hyung Wook Park ◽  
Steven Y. Liang
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Precision Manufacturing ◽  
Positioning Accuracy ◽  
Form Accuracy ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Geometrical Complexity ◽  
Machine Stiffness

The ability to manufacture at the micrometric and even nanometric precision is in strong demand today in view of the increasing need to reduce the size of parts and products in many industrial and commercial sectors. For many of these applications, the technology of mechanical solid tool machining offers promising applicability as it can create truly three-dimensional and one-of-a-kind parts of extremely high resolutions without placing significant limitation on the part materials. For mechanical solid tool machining, the control of three-dimensional motions between machines, tools, and parts to sub-micron level of precision is a perquisite to the realization of manufacturing at such fine scales. One important factor that contributes to the machining process accuracy is the overall size of the machine tool due to the effects of thermal, static, and dynamic stabilities. This paper will assess the technological benefits of miniaturization of machine tools in the context of machine stiffness and accuracy. This paper also presents the design and configuration of a 4-axis miniaturized vertical machining center of positioning accuracy of 4 to 10 nm and a machine volumetric envelop less than 0.03m3, which is several hundred times smaller than traditional machining centers. A series of tests are discussed for performance evaluation of the miniaturized machining center in terms of the achievable finish and part form accuracy with respect to the process parameters and part geometrical complexity in 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D cases.

scholarly journals Precision Machining with Micro-Scale Vertical Machining Center

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Cox ◽  
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Glynn Newby ◽  
Hyung Wook Park ◽  
Steven Y. Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tools ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Precision Machining ◽  
Micro Machining ◽  
Feature Size ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Geometrical Complexity ◽  
Machine Stiffness

Micro machining is an emerging technology with extremely large benefits and equally great challenges. The push to develop processes and tools capable of micro scale fabrication results from the widespread drive to reduce part and feature size in many industrial and commercial sectors. For many micro machining applications, the technology of mechanical solid tool machining offers attractive merits as it can create truly three-dimensional and one-of-a-kind parts of extremely high resolutions without significant limitation of part materials. For mechanical solid tool machining, the control of three-dimensional motions between machines, tools, and parts to sub-micron level of precision is a perquisite to the realization of manufacturing at such fine scales. One important factor that contributes to the machining process accuracy is the overall size of the machine tool due to the effects of thermal, static, and dynamic stabilities. This paper will assess the technological benefits of miniaturization of machine tools in the context of machine stiffness and accuracy. It also presents the design philosophy and configuration of a 4-axis miniaturized vertical machining center of positioning accuracy of 4 to 10nm and a machine volumetric envelop less than (300mm)3, which is several thousand times smaller than traditional machining centers. A series of tests are discussed for performance evaluation of the miniaturized machining center in terms of the achievable finish and part form accuracy with respect to the process parameters and part geometrical complexity in 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D cases.

Optimization of Planar Honing Process for Surface Finish of Machine Tool Sliding Guideways

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kory Chang ◽  
Masakazu Soshi
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tools ◽  
Cubic Boron Nitride ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Cnc Machine Tools ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Manufacturing Method ◽  
Traditional Manufacturing ◽  
Sliding Guideways

Sliding guideways are often used as the foundation for linear motion in computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools due to their high damping capabilities especially for heavy duty machining applications. However, the traditional manufacturing process with grinding is time-consuming, and the product’s sliding performance has not been optimized nor clearly understood. In order to increase productivity, a machining center based manufacturing method with cubic boron nitride (CBN) milling tools was introduced and tested by researchers. While greatly reducing manufacturing time and cost, a rougher milled surface, in comparison to traditional grinding, is a possible concern for the performance as well as the life of sliding guideways. In this study, a novel planar honing process was proposed as a postprocess of CBN milling to create a finish surface on hardened cast iron sliding guideways used for CNC machine tools. A design of experiment (DOE) was conducted to statistically understand significant factors in the machining process and their relationship with surface topography. Effective planar honing conditions were discovered and analyzed with three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional surface parameters.

CNC Machining and Simulation for Relief of Special-Shaped Stone

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Yu Hou Wu ◽  
Hui Jie You ◽  
De Hong Zhao ◽  
Yan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Cutting Depth ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Turn Milling

Use special-shaped stone turn-milling machining center (HTM50200) to achieve the production of complex relief. Through the ArtCAM establish the three dimensional relief model of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival. Analysis of blank material characteristics and features of NC machining center, select the appropriate tool, calculate cutting depth 、cutting speed 、feed rate 、spindle speed and other process parameters by formulas. With ArtCAM/CAM module to make process of the preparation of the rough finishing, the semi-finishing and finishing, and then generate the tool path file. Simulation in VERICUT can optimize the potential collision, over-cutting and owe cut of the machining process, and the adoption of special-shaped stone machining center for milling to finalize production of the relief, summarize the experience in special-shaped stone processing.

Research on Five-Axis NC Machining Simulation for Four-Blade Propeller Based on UG&VERICUT

2014 ◽  
Vol 509 ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wu ◽  
Keng Zhou ◽  
Gang Zheng ◽  
Er Geng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Nc Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Solid Model ◽  
Machining Simulation ◽  
Simulation Process ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Nc Machining Simulation ◽  
Five Axis

This paper studies the five-axis NC machining simulation process for four-blade propeller. Three-dimensional solid model of four-blade propeller is created based on UG, and then the tool path is generated using its CAM module, and finally the machining simulation is implemented on FIDIA five-axis machining center based on VERICUT. The correctness of NC machining process is verified. The method of the virtual simulation is also suitable for similar parts machining.

Linear electric motors in feed drives of multi-purpose machine tools

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
A.A. Mahov ◽  
O.G. Dragina ◽  
P.S. Belov ◽  
S.L. Mahov
Keyword(s):  
Electric Motor ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Electric Motors ◽  
Linear Motors ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Feed Drives ◽  
Selection Of

The possibility of using linear feed drives along the X and the Y axes in the portal-milling machining center is shown. The calculations of force indicators of drives, feed drives of traverse and carriage for two modes, as well as the selection of Siemens linear motors are given. Keywords milling machining center, drive, feed, linear electric motor. [email protected]

scholarly journals Control system of 4-DOF palletizing robot based on improved R control multi-objective trajectory planning

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 168781402110027
Author(s):  
Jianqiang Wang ◽  
Yanmin Zhang ◽  
Xintong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Trajectory Planning ◽  
Robot Control ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Planning System ◽  
Positioning Accuracy ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Planning Algorithm ◽  
Function Testing ◽  
Robot Control System

To realize efficient palletizing robot trajectory planning and ensure ultimate robot control system universality and extensibility, the B-spline trajectory planning algorithm is used to establish a palletizing robot control system and the system is tested and analyzed. Simultaneously, to improve trajectory planning speeds, R control trajectory planning is used. Through improved algorithm design, a trajectory interpolation algorithm is established. The robot control system is based on R-dominated multi-objective trajectory planning. System stack function testing and system accuracy testing are conducted in a production environment. During palletizing function testing, the system’s single-step code packet time is stable at approximately 5.8 s and the average evolutionary algebra for each layer ranges between 32.49 and 45.66, which can save trajectory planning time. During system accuracy testing, the palletizing robot system’s repeated positioning accuracy is tested. The repeated positioning accuracy error is currently 10−1 mm and is mainly caused by friction and the machining process. By studying the control system of a four-degrees-of-freedom (4-DOF) palletizing robot based on the trajectory planning algorithm, the design predictions and effects are realized, thus providing a reference for more efficient future palletizing robot design. Although the working process still has some shortcomings, the research has major practical significance.

scholarly journals In-Process Measurement of Three-Dimensional Deformations Based on Speckle Photography

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 4981
Author(s):  
Andreas Tausendfreund ◽  
Dirk Stöbener ◽  
Andreas Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Plane Deformation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Speckle Photography ◽  
Process Measurement ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Plane Deformations

In the concept of the process signature, the relationship between a material load and the modification remaining in the workpiece is used to better understand and optimize manufacturing processes. The basic prerequisite for this is to be able to measure the loads occurring during the machining process in the form of mechanical deformations. Speckle photography is suitable for this in-process measurement task and is already used in a variety of ways for in-plane deformation measurements. The shortcoming of this fast and robust measurement technique based on image correlation techniques is that out-of-plane deformations in the direction of the measurement system cannot be detected and increases the measurement error of in-plane deformations. In this paper, we investigate a method that infers local out-of-plane motions of the workpiece surface from the decorrelation of speckle patterns and is thus able to reconstruct three-dimensional deformation fields. The implementation of the evaluation method enables a fast reconstruction of 3D deformation fields, so that the in-process capability remains given. First measurements in a deep rolling process show that dynamic deformations underneath the die can be captured and demonstrate the suitability of the speckle method for manufacturing process analysis.

An Approach to Generate Three Dimensional Machining Process Model According to Information from Design Model Based on Definition

2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 1684-1692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Lei Zhang ◽  
Wen He Liao ◽  
Yu Guo ◽  
Wen An Yang
Keyword(s):  
Process Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Model Generation ◽  
Geometric Models ◽  
Model Based

Faced with the problem of generation for 3D machining process model, an approach to generate three dimensional machining process model according to information from design model based on definition is proposed. Compared with the existing methods, the approach utilizes multiple information of design model based on definition and takes many phases into consideration of 3D process model generation. The structure of 3D machining process model is defined and the course of 3D process model generation is researched, including multiple information acquirement, generation of procedure geometric models and annotation. Finally, the framework of system and application for 3D machining process model generation are presented for validation purposes.

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