A general methodology for machine tool accuracy enhancement by error compensation

1986 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Donmez ◽  
D.S. Blomquist ◽  
R.J. Hocken ◽  
C.R. Liu ◽  
M.M. Barash
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Error Compensation ◽  
Accuracy Enhancement ◽  
General Methodology ◽  
Machine Tool Accuracy

CNC Machine Accuracy Enhancement Through Real-Time Error Compensation

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (4B) ◽  
pp. 717-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Ni
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Error Compensation ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Time Error ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Compensation Systems ◽  
Machine Tool Accuracy

Improving CNC machine tool accuracy has received significant attention recently. This paper intends to provide an introduction of the real-time error compensation methods as applied to reduce both geometric and thermally induced quasistatic machine tool errors. An illustrative example is used to demonstrate the use of error compensation systems for a horizontal machining center. Although several industrial applications of these error compensation systems have achieved significant results, a few major barriers have prevented this promising technology from being applied widely in manufacturing. Several ongoing research activities aimed at overcoming the barriers are also presented.

Error correction technique for numerical control machine tools based on the simplex method

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440542110281
Author(s):  
Hongwei Liu ◽  
Rui Yang ◽  
Pingjiang Wang ◽  
Jihong Chen ◽  
Hua Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Error Compensation ◽  
Simplex Method ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Correction Technique ◽  
Fluctuation Range ◽  
Nc Machine

The objective of this research is to develop a novel correction mechanism to reduce the fluctuation range of tools in numerical control (NC) machining. Error compensation is an effective method to improve the machining accuracy of a machine tool. If the difference between two adjacent compensation data is too large, the fluctuation range of the tool will increase, which will seriously affect the surface quality of the machined parts in mechanical machining. The methodology used in compensation data processing is a simplex method of linear programming. This method reduces the fluctuation range of the tool and optimizes the tool path. The important aspect of software error compensation is to modify the initial compensation data by using an iterative method, and then the corrected tool path data are converted into actual compensated NC codes by using a postprocessor, which is implemented on the compensation module to ensure a smooth running path of the tool. The generated, calibrated, and amended NC codes were immediately fed to the machine tool controller. This technique was verified by using repeated measurements. The results of the experiments demonstrate efficient compensation and significant improvement in the machining accuracy of the NC machine tool.

scholarly journals A Non-Delay Error Compensation Method for Dual-Driving Gantry-Type Machine Tool

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 748
Author(s):  
Qi Liu ◽  
Hong Lu ◽  
Xinbao Zhang ◽  
Yu Qiao ◽  
Qian Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Error Compensation ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Compensation Method ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Heavy Duty ◽  
Positioning Errors ◽  
Compensation Methods ◽  
Type Machine

The drive at the center of gravity (DCG) principle has been adopted in computer numerical control (CNC) machines and industrial robots that require heavy-duty and quick feeds. Using this principle requires accurate corrections of positioning errors. Conventional error compensation methods may cause vibrations and unstable control performances due to the delay between compensation and motor motion. This paper proposes a new method to reduce the positioning errors of the dual-driving gantry-type machine tool (DDGTMT), namely, a typical DCG-principle-based machine tool. An error prediction method is proposed to characterize errors online. An algorithm is proposed to quickly and accurately compensate the errors of the DDGTMT. Experiment results verify that the non-delay error compensation method proposed in this paper can effectively improve the accuracy of the DDGTMT.

The Coupling Characteristic of HSK Tool-Holder/Spindle Interface for High-Speed NC Machine Tool

2014 ◽  
Vol 590 ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Kai Jie ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Deng Sheng Zheng ◽  
Gui Cheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
High Rotational Speed ◽  
Tool Holder ◽  
Nc Machine Tool ◽  
Machine Tool Accuracy ◽  
Nc Machine ◽  
Coupling Characteristic

The coupling characteristic of the tool-holder/spindle interface in high speed NC machine has significant influence on machine tool accuracy and process stability. With the example of HSK-E63, based on nonlinear finite element method (FEM), the coupling characteristic of the tool-holder/spindle interface under high rotational speed was investigated, the influence of interference, clamping force and rotational speed on the contact stress and the sectional area of clearance were discussed in detail. The results can be used as theoretical consideration to design and optimize the high speed tool-holder/spindle interface.

Table-Based Volumetric Error Compensation of Large Five-Axis Machine Tools

2016 ◽  
Vol 139 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Creamer ◽  
Patrick M. Sammons ◽  
Douglas A. Bristow ◽  
Robert G. Landers ◽  
Philip L. Freeman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Error Compensation ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Geometric Error ◽  
Compensation Method ◽  
Geometric Errors ◽  
Simultaneous Generation ◽  
Five Axis

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.

scholarly journals Effect of Supply Cooling Oil Temperature in Structural Cooling Channels on the Positioning Accuracy of Machine Tools

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 887-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.-Y. Li ◽  
W.-J. Luo ◽  
M.-H. Yang ◽  
X.-H. Hong ◽  
S.-J. Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Thermal Error ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Positioning Accuracy ◽  
Cooling Channels ◽  
Position Accuracy ◽  
Machine Tool Accuracy ◽  
Volume Method

ABSTRACTIn this study, the thermal deformation of a machine tool structure due to the heat generated during operation was analyzed, and embedded cooling channels were applied to exchange the heat generated during the operation to achieve thermal error suppression. Then, the finite volume method was used to simulate the effect of cooling oil temperature on thermal deformation, and the effect of thermal suppression was experimentally studied using a feed system combined with a cooler to improve the positioning accuracy of the machine tool. In this study, the supply oil temperature in the structural cooling channels was found to significantly affect the position accuracy of the moving table and moving carrier. If the supply oil temperature in the cooling channels is consistent with the operational ambient temperature, the position accuracy of the moving table in the Y direction and the moving carrier in the X and Z directions has the best performance under different feed rates. From the thermal suppression experiments of the embedded cooling channels, the positioning accuracy of the feed system can be improved by approximately 25.5 % during the dynamic feeding process. Furthermore, when the hydrostatic guideway is cooled and dynamic feeding is conducted, positioning accuracy can be improved by up to 47.8 %. The machining accuracy can be improved by approximately 60 % on average by using the embedded cooling channels in this study. Therefore, thermal suppression by the cooling channels in this study can not only effectively improve the positioning accuracy but also enhance machining accuracy, proving that the method is effective for enhancing machine tool accuracy.

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