Analysis of Cutting Force in Elastomer End-Milling

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 958-963
Author(s):  
Koji Teramoto ◽  
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Takahiro Kunishima ◽  
Hiroki Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Parameter Identification ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Prediction ◽  
Force Prediction ◽  
The Stability

Elastomer end-milling is attracting attention for its role in the small-lot production of elastomeric parts. In order to apply end-milling to the production of elastomeric parts, it is important that the workpiece be held stably to avoid deformation. To evaluate the stability of workholding, it is necessary to predict cutting forces in elastomer end-milling. Cutting force prediction for metal workpiece end-milling has been investigated for many years, and many process models for end-milling have been proposed. However, the applicability of these models to elastomer end-milling has not been discussed. In this paper, the characteristics of the cutting force in elastomer end-milling are evaluated experimentally. A standard cutting force model and its parameter identification method are introduced. By using this cutting force model, measured cutting forces are compared against the calculated results. The comparison makes it clear that the standard cutting force model for metal end-milling can be applied to down milling for a rough evaluation.

Cutting Force Prediction for Generalized Cornering Milling Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 404-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Yan ◽  
Hua Tao ◽  
D.H. Zhang ◽  
B.H. Wu
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Prediction ◽  
Geometric Relationship ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Good Agreement

A developed method to predict the cutting forces in end milling of generalized corners is proposed in this paper. The cornering milling process is divided into a series of cutting segments with different cutting states. The mathematical model of the geometric relationship between cutter and the corner profile is established for each segment. Cutting forces is predicted by introducing the classical cutting force model. The computational results of cutting forces are in good agreement with experimental data.

Stability Predictions for End Milling Operations With a Nonlinear Cutting Force Model

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Elías-Zúñiga ◽  
Jovanny Pacheco-Bolívar ◽  
Francisco Araya ◽  
Alejandro Martínez-López ◽  
Oscar Martínez-Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Stability Conditions ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Process Stability ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Stability Lobes ◽  
Milling Operations ◽  
The Stability

The aim of this paper is to obtain the stability lobes for milling operations with a nonlinear cutting force model. The work is focused on the generation of stability lobes based on a formulation with Chebyshev polynomials and the semidiscretization method, considering a nonlinear cutting force model. Comparisons were conducted between experimental data at 5% radial immersion with aluminum workpiece and predictions based on Chebyshev and semidiscretization. In all cases, the use of nonlinear cutting force model provides better prediction of process stability conditions.

scholarly journals Cutting Force Modeling and Optimization in 3D Plane Surface Machining

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsi-Yung (Steve) Feng ◽  
Ning Su
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Plane Surface ◽  
Mechanistic Modeling ◽  
Surface Finishing ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Ball End Milling ◽  
Finishing Machining

Abstract The prediction and optimization of cutting forces in the finishing machining of 3D plane surfaces using ball-end milling are presented in this paper. The cutting force model is developed based on the mechanistic modeling approach. This improved model is able to accurately predict the cutting forces for non-horizontal and cross-feed cutter movements typical in 3D finishing ball-end milling. Optimization of the cutting forces is used to determine both the tool path and the maximum feed rate in 3D plane surface finishing machining. The objective is to achieve highest machining efficiency and to ensure product quality. Experimental results have shown that the cutting force model gives excellent predictions of cutting forces in 3D finishing ball-end milling. The feasibility of the integrated process planning method has been demonstrated through the establishment of optimized process plans for the finishing machining of 3D plane surfaces.

Calibration of a Milling Force Model Using Feed and Spindle Power Sensors

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryan Javorek ◽  
Barry K. Fussell ◽  
Robert B. Jerard
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Drive Power ◽  
Average Force ◽  
Force Monitoring ◽  
Milling Force Model

Changes in cutting forces during a milling operation can be associated with tool wear and breakage. Accurate monitoring of these cutting forces is an important step towards the automation of the machining process. However, direct force sensors, such as dynamometers, are not practical for industry application due to high costs, unwanted compliance, and workspace limitations. This paper describes a method in which power sensors on the feed and spindle motors are used to generate coefficients for a cutting force model. The resulting model accurately predicts the X and Y cutting forces observed in several simple end-milling tests, and should be capable of estimating both the peak and average force for a given cut geometry. In this work, a dynamometer is used to calibrate the feed drive power sensor and to measure experimental cutting forces for verification of the cutting force model. Measurement of the average x-axis cutting forces is currently presented as an off-line procedure performed on a sacrificial block of material. The potential development of a continuous, real-time force monitoring system is discussed.

Real-Time Cutting Force Prediction and Cutting Force Coefficient Determination during Machining Processes

2011 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balázs Tukora ◽  
Tibor Szalay
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Orthogonal Cutting ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Processing Unit ◽  
Cutting Force Prediction ◽  
Force Prediction

In this paper a new method for instantaneous cutting force prediction is presented, in case of sculptured surface milling. The method is executed in a highly parallel manner by the general purpose graphics processing unit (GPGPU). As opposed to the accustomed way, the geometric information of the work piece-cutter touching area is gained directly from the multi-dexel representation of the work-piece, which lets us compute the forces in real-time. Furthermore a new procedure is introduced for the determination of the cutting force coefficients on the basis of measured instantaneous or average orthogonal cutting forces. This method can determine the shear and ploughing coefficients even while the cutting geometry is continuously altering, e.g. in the course of multi-axis machining. In this way the cutting forces can be predicted during the machining process without a priori knowledge of the coefficients. The proposed methods are detailed and verified in case of ball-end milling, but the model also enables the applying of general-end cutters.

A Mechanistic Cutting Force Model for 3D Ball-end Milling

2000 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsi-Yung Feng ◽  
Ning Su
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Chip Thickness ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Ball End Milling ◽  
End Milling Process ◽  
Force Relationship

This paper presents an improved mechanistic cutting force model for the ball-end milling process. The objective is to accurately model the cutting forces for nonhorizontal and cross-feed cutter movements in 3D finishing ball-end milling. Main features of the model include: (1) a robust cut geometry identification method to establish the complicated engaged area on the cutter; (2) a generalized algorithm to determine the undeformed chip thickness for each engaged cutting edge element; and (3) a comprehensive empirical chip-force relationship to characterize nonhorizontal cutting mechanics. Experimental results have shown that the present model gives excellent predictions of cutting forces in 3D ball-end milling.

An Improved Cutting Force Model Considering the Size Effect in End Milling

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won-Soo Yun ◽  
Dong-Woo Cho
Keyword(s):  
Size Effect ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
Measurement Problem ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Chip Thickness ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Cutting Force Model ◽  
Approximate Methods

Abstract In this paper, a mechanistic model is first constructed to predict three-dimensional cutting forces, and the uncut chip thickness is calculated by following the movements of the position of the center of a cutter, which varies with the nominal feed, cutter deflection and runout. For general implementation to a real machining, this paper presents the method that determines constant cutting force coefficients, irrespective of the cutting conditions or cutter rotation angles. In addition, this study presents the approach which estimates runout-related parameters, the runout offset and its location angle, using only one measurement of cutting forces. For more accurate cutting force predictions, the size effect has to be considered in the cutting force model. In this paper, two approximate methods are suggested since the strict approach is practically impossible due to a measurement problem. The size effect is individually considered for narrow and wide cuts.

Dynamics and Stability Prediction of Five-Axis Flat-End Milling

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
YaoAn Lu ◽  
Ye Ding ◽  
LiMin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Stability Prediction ◽  
Tool Orientation ◽  
Cutting Force Prediction ◽  
Vector Method ◽  
Force Prediction ◽  
Flat End Milling ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Five Axis

The tool orientation of a flat-end cutter, determined by the lead and tilt angles of the cutter, can be optimized to increase the machining strip width. However, few studies focus on the effects of tool orientation on the five-axis milling process stability with flat-end cutters. Stability prediction starts with cutting force prediction, and the cutting force prediction is affected by the cutter-workpiece engagement (CWE). The engagement geometries occur between the flat-end cutter and the in-process workpiece (IPW) are complicated in five-axis milling, making the stability analysis for five-axis flat-end milling difficult. The robust discrete vector method (DVM) is adopted to identify the CWE for flat-end millings, and it can be extended to apply to general cutter millings. The milling system is then modeled as a two-degrees-of-freedom spring-mass-damper system with the predicted cutting forces. Thereafter, a general formulation for the dynamic milling system is developed considering the regenerative effect and the mode coupling effect simultaneously. Finally, an enhanced numerical integration method (NIM) is developed to predict the stability limits in flat-end milling with different tool orientations. Effectiveness of the strategy is validated by conducting experiments on five-axis flat-end milling.

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