A digital and structure-adaptive geometric error definition and modeling method of reconfigurable machine tool

Author(s):  
Shuang Ding ◽  
Hu Zhang ◽  
WeiWei Wu ◽  
Erkuo Guo ◽  
Yifu Zhang ◽  
...  
2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 2219-2223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Juan Zhao ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Shi Jun Ji ◽  
Xin Wang

In this paper, a new method is presented for the identification of machine tool component errors. Firstly, the Non-Uniform Rational B-spline (NURBS) is established to represent the geometric component errors. The individual geometric errors of the motion parts are measured by laser interferometer. Then, the volumetric error for a machine tool with three motion parts is modeled based on the screw theory. Finally, the simulations and experiments are conducted to confirm the validity of the proposed method.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 120-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronnie R. Fesperman ◽  
Shawn P. Moylan ◽  
Gregory W. Vogl ◽  
M. Alkan Donmez

2012 ◽  
Vol 271-272 ◽  
pp. 493-497
Author(s):  
Wei Qing Wang ◽  
Huan Qin Wu

Abstract: In order to determine that the effect of geometric error to the machining accuracy is an important premise for the error compensation, a sensitivity analysis method of geometric error is presented based on multi-body system theory in this paper. An accuracy model of five-axis machine tool is established based on multi-body system theory, and with 37 geometric errors obtained through experimental verification, key error sources affecting the machining accuracy are finally identified by sensitivity analysis. The analysis result shows that the presented method can identify the important geometric errors having large influence on volumetric error of machine tool and is of help to improve the accuracy of machine tool economically.


Author(s):  
Reuven Katz ◽  
Yoram Koren

Reconfigurable Machines form a new class of machines that are designed around a specific part family of products and allow rapid change in their structure. They are designed to allow changes in production requirements by changes in the machine mechanical configuration and structure. Reconfigurable machines might be designed for various types of production operations such as machining, inspection and assembly. This paper introduces characteristics and design principles of reconfigurable machines, and describes their features using an example of our new full-scale industrial prototype of a Reconfigurable Bore Surface Inspection Machine (RBSIM). In addition, the paper also describes briefly other three prototypes of Reconfigurable Machines that were developed during recent years in our center: (1) the Reconfigurable Machine Tool (RMT), (2) the Reconfigurable Inspection Machine (RIM), and (3) the Reconfigurable Assembly Machine (RAM).


2011 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 499-502
Author(s):  
L. Zhou ◽  
Wen Jie Nie ◽  
Z.R. Liao ◽  
X.R. Liang ◽  
G.Q. Pan

With the higher requirements of product processing, single-function machine can not meet the production needs. By analyzing the principles of reconfigurable machine tools, based on 51 single-chip microcomputer, this article researches the control system of reconfigurable machine tool, implements precision motion control for motors. The research can also reduce costs, so the practicality and economy all have a certain advantage, which will help promote the use in practice.


Author(s):  
Jennifer Creamer ◽  
Patrick M. Sammons ◽  
Douglas A. Bristow ◽  
Robert G. Landers ◽  
Philip L. Freeman ◽  
...  

This paper presents a geometric error compensation method for large five-axis machine tools. Compared to smaller machine tools, the longer axis travels and bigger structures of a large machine tool make them more susceptible to complicated, position-dependent geometric errors. The compensation method presented in this paper uses tool tip measurements recorded throughout the axis space to construct an explicit model of a machine tool's geometric errors from which a corresponding set of compensation tables are constructed. The measurements are taken using a laser tracker, permitting rapid error data gathering at most locations in the axis space. Two position-dependent geometric error models are considered in this paper. The first model utilizes a six degree-of-freedom kinematic error description at each axis. The second model is motivated by the structure of table compensation solutions and describes geometric errors as small perturbations to the axis commands. The parameters of both models are identified from the measurement data using a maximum likelihood estimator. Compensation tables are generated by projecting the error model onto the compensation space created by the compensation tables available in the machine tool controller. The first model provides a more intuitive accounting of simple geometric errors than the second; however, it also increases the complexity of projecting the errors onto compensation tables. Experimental results on a commercial five-axis machine tool are presented and analyzed. Despite significant differences in the machine tool error descriptions, both methods produce similar results, within the repeatability of the machine tool. Reasons for this result are discussed. Analysis of the models and compensation tables reveals significant complicated, and unexpected kinematic behavior in the experimental machine tool. A particular strength of the proposed methodology is the simultaneous generation of a complete set of compensation tables that accurately captures complicated kinematic errors independent of whether they arise from expected and unexpected sources.


2015 ◽  
Vol 798 ◽  
pp. 324-328
Author(s):  
Ian McLaren ◽  
I. Gorlach

Automated tool changing of CNC machines reduces the cycle time of operations as most processes require a number of different tools to complete a task. The machine can be pre-loaded with the required tools and programmed to automatically retrieve the tools as required. CNC machines will often run unattended or work too quickly for manual intervention, so it is important that safety features and checks are built in to prevent damage. The purpose of this research project was to modify a tool changing system for a reconfigurable machine tool (RMT), which was previously developed in the Department of Mechatronics. The RMT is capable of performing milling, drilling and electric discharge machining (EDM). In this research, the automated tool changer (ATC) was developed and successfully integrated into the RMT, and interfaced with the machine controller. The redesigned ATC is able to provide fast, reliable and safe tool changing for a variety of tools.


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