Conceptual design and kinetostatic analysis of a modular parallel kinematic machine-based hybrid machine tool for large aeronautic components

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tengfei Tang ◽  
Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Parallel Kinematic Machine ◽  
Hybrid Machine Tool ◽  
Parallel Kinematic ◽  
Hybrid Machine

scholarly journals Conceptual design and comparative stiffness analysis of an Exechon-like parallel kinematic machine with lockable spherical joints

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 172988141772413
Author(s):  
Teng-fei Tang ◽  
Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Prediction Accuracy ◽  
Parallel Kinematic Machine ◽  
Stiffness Analysis ◽  
Parallel Kinematic Machines ◽  
Stiffness Model ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Parallel Kinematic ◽  
Kinetostatic Model ◽  
Limb Structure

This article proposes two types of lockable spherical joints which can perform three different motion patters by locking or unlocking corresponding rotational axes. Based on the proposed lockable spherical joints, a general reconfigurable limb structure with two passive joints is designed with which the conceptual designs of two types of Exechon-like parallel kinematic machines are completed. To evaluate the stiffness of the proposed Exechon-like parallel kinematic machines, an expanded kinetostatic model is established by including the compliances of all joints and limb structures. The prediction accuracy of the expanded stiffness model is validated by numerical simulations. The comparative stiffness analyses prove that the Exe-Variant parallel kinematic machine claims competitive rigidity performance to the Exechon parallel kinematic machine. The present work can provide useful information for further investigations on structural enhancement, rigidity improvement, and dynamic analyses of other Exechon-like parallel kinematic machines.

Error Comparison and Analysis of Parallel and Constraint Mechanism for 3-TPS Hybrid Machine Tool

2011 ◽  
Vol 127 ◽  
pp. 277-282
Author(s):  
Peng Fei Dang ◽  
Li Jin Fang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Error Model ◽  
Position Error ◽  
Robot Kinematics ◽  
Motion Error ◽  
Movable Plate ◽  
Hybrid Machine Tool ◽  
Hybrid Machine

This paper establishes position error model based on parallel robot kinematics theory, and analyses position error of the 3-TPS hybrid machine tool. Firstly, to calculate position error of the movable plate caused by the parallel mechanism links, through error model of the parallel mechanism which is established through inverse kinematics of the hybrid machine tool. Then, according to the error model of constraint mechanism established by transformation matrix method, the position error has been simulated and calculated. Finally, this paper compares the effects of both mechanisms. The analysis indicates the link error of constraint mechanism has more influence on movable plate posture than parallel mechanism, and provides help with motion error compensation and kinematic calibration.

Efficient Simulation of Parallel Kinematic Machine Tools

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Kipfmu¨ller ◽  
Christian Munzinger
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Parallel Kinematic Machine ◽  
Machine Tool Industry ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
Parallel Kinematic ◽  
Parallel Kinematic Machine Tools

Today’s machine tool industry mainly consists of small and medium-sized enterprises. Thus, the simulation of new products often does not seem to be cost effective due to the small number of items produced and the high cost of simulation tools. Nevertheless, the use of simulation tools is essential in order to tap the full potential of new challenging concepts like parallel kinematic machines. This paper presents a simulation method supporting the development process of parallel kinematic machine tools from the first concept to the prototype. In order to render the method applicable for the machine tool industry, a special focus is placed on tool efficiency. A modular modeling concept will ensure that the structure of the first kinematic model of the concept phase can be enhanced during the development process and developed into more detailed models, e.g. for dimensioning calculations or to study the dynamic behavior of machine tools. Thus, the method efficiently supports the whole development process with a simulation model gradually increasing in detail according to the requirements of the machine tool designer.

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