A Study of Fiducial Aided Precision Positioning of Ultra-Precision Freeform Surfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 679 ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Ming Jun Ren ◽  
Chi Fai Cheung ◽  
Ling Bao Kong
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Process ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Coordinate Frame ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Rotationally Symmetric ◽  
Positioning Method ◽  
Symmetric Geometry ◽  
Ultra Precision

The fabrication of ultra-precision freeform surfaces possessing non-rotationally symmetric geometry and sub-micrometre form accuracy requires an efficient positioning method for precisely locating the position of the workpiece on the machine with high repeatability during the manufacturing cycle. This paper presents an initial attempt to develop a fiducial aided positioning (FAP) method for precisely locating the freeform workpiece on multi-axis machine tools in order to improve the accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing of ultra-precision freeform surfaces. The FAP method makes use of fiducials to establish intrinsic surface features of the freeform workpiece which are used to determine the coordinate transformation between the coordinate frame of the workpiece and the machine in the machining process and the measurement process. A preliminary simulation experiment was conducted to verify the technical feasibility of the proposed FAP method. The results show that the FAP method is technically feasible to establish a link between the machining and measurement process so as to improve machining accuracy.

Measurement and analysis for frequency domain error of ultra-precision spindle in a flycutting machine tool

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (9) ◽  
pp. 1501-1507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoda Chen ◽  
Yazhou Sun ◽  
Chenhui An ◽  
Feihu Zhang ◽  
Zhiji Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Characteristics ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Ultra Precision ◽  
Machining Process Planning ◽  
Aerostatic Spindle

The ultra-precision spindle is the key component of ultra-precision machine tool, which largely influences the machining accuracy. Its frequency characteristics mainly affect the frequency domain error of the machined surface. In this article, the error measurement setup for the ultra-precision aerostatic spindle in a flycutting machine tool is established. The dynamic and multi-direction errors of the spindle are real-time measured under different rotation speeds. Then, frequency domain analysis is carried out to obtain its regularity characteristics based on the measurement result. Through the analysis, the main synchronous and asynchronous errors with relatively large amplitude of the spindle errors are found, and the amplitude change law of these main spindle errors is obtained. Besides, the cause of the main synchronous and asynchronous errors is also analyzed and indicated. This study deepens the understanding of ultra-precision spindle dynamic characteristics and plays the important role in the spindle frequency domain errors’ control, machining process planning, frequency characteristics analysis and oriented control of the machined surface errors.

scholarly journals Generation and characterization of ultra-precision compound freeform surfaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 003685041988011
Author(s):  
Lingbao Kong ◽  
Yingao Ma ◽  
Mingjun Ren ◽  
Min Xu ◽  
Chifai Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Tool Path ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Freeform Surface ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Machining Errors ◽  
Hybrid Machining Process ◽  
Ultra Precision

Compound freeform surfaces are widely used in bionic and optical applications. The manufacturing and measurement of such surfaces are challenging due to the complex geometry with multi-scale features in a high precision level with sub-micrometer form accuracy and nanometer surface finish. This article presents a study of ultra-precision machining and characterization of compound freeform surfaces. A hybrid machining process by combining slow slide servo and fast tool servo is proposed to machine compound freeform surfaces. The machining process for this hybrid tool servo is explained, and tool path generation is presented. Then, a normal template-based matching and characterization method is proposed to evaluate such compound freeform surfaces. Experimental studies are undertaken to machine a compound freeform surface using the proposed method based on a four-axis ultra-precision machine tool. The machined compound freeform surface is also measured and characterized by the proposed analysis and characterization method. The experimental results are presented, and the machining errors for compound freeform surfaces are also discussed.

scholarly journals Multi-Physics Fields Based Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior Analysis of Air Bearing Motorized Spindle

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 723
Author(s):  
Guoda Chen ◽  
Yijie Chen ◽  
Qi Lu ◽  
Quanhui Wu ◽  
Minghuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Air Bearing ◽  
Motorized Spindle ◽  
Rotor Eccentricity ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Ultra Precision ◽  
The Stability

The air bearing motorized spindle (ABMS) is the key component of the ultra-precision machine tool, which plays an important role in the ultra-precision machining process and directly influences machining accuracy. The influence of unbalanced magnetic force (UMF) on the nonlinear dynamic behavior of the ABMS is not understood clearly. To reveal the potential influence of the UMF, a mathematical model of the ABMS considering multiphysics fields is established. The variation trend of the UMF is simulated, and the nonlinear dynamic behavior of the ABMS is analyzed which emphasizes on the stability of the rotating shaft. It is shown that the UMF varies linearly at large rotor eccentricity which meets well with previous research, but it is noteworthy the UMF varies nearly to a quadratic function at small rotor eccentricity. The result of rotor dynamics shows that the UMF can change the converge position of the rotor center and the converge speed. Moreover, when at certain rotor mass and external load, the UMF can enlarge the stability boundary of the rotor. This research provides an example of analyzing the nonlinear dynamic behavior of the ABMS considering multiphysics fields which may help to the further investigation.

Measurement and Evaluation of Temperature Change of Water Driven Spindle

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akio Hayashi ◽  
Yohichi Nakao
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Machine Tool ◽  
Temperature Change ◽  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Precision Machine ◽  
Ultra Precision ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Recently, various precision products such as lenses or mirrors are produced by the ultra-precision machine tools. Then, the single-point diamond cutting is mainly carried out using the ultra-precision machine tool. In order to generate the high accuracy and high quality machined surfaces, the high stiffness and precise rotational accuracy of the spindle is required for the ultra-precision machining tools. The water driven spindle had been developed for the precision machine tool spindle. This spindle is driven by the generated torque due to the water flow power. Then, the rotational speed can be controlled by the supplied flow rate of water. In addition, the spindle has the water hydrostatic bearings that achieve the high bearing stiffness and precise motion accuracy. Furthermore, it is expected that the water driven spindle has the high thermal stability since the water with low viscosity is used as a coolant media. If the thermal deformation of the spindle is caused during the machining process, the deformation degrades the machining accuracy, accordingly. Thus, it is desirable that the thermal deformation and the temperature change of each part of the spindle and machine tool structure can be controlled and minimized during machining process. In this paper, in order to investigate the thermal stability of the water driven spindle, the measurement tests of the temperature of the water driven spindle were carried out. In addition, the power loss due to the water viscosity between the rotor and the casing of the spindle is calculated. As a result, this paper considers the temperature change and considers the thermal stability of the water driven spindle from the results of experiments.

Study on Single-Plane Biaxial Balance Monitor System in ULTRA-Precision Grinding

2006 ◽  
Vol 304-305 ◽  
pp. 251-255
Author(s):  
L. Zheng ◽  
Yin Biao Guo ◽  
Z.Z. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Monitor System ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Precision Grinding ◽  
Single Plane ◽  
Workpiece Surface ◽  
Surface Error ◽  
Vibration Data ◽  
Ultra Precision

This paper puts forward an intelligent single-plane biaxial balance monitor system, which is used in ultra-precision grinding. It adopts the method of single-plane balance correction for the vibration of wheel and workpiece. And this system can also be used for integral balance. For ultra-precision grinding, caused by the mutual influence of the vibration of wheel and workpiece, there will be a ripple on the workpiece surface, which is mainly influenced by the frequency ratio of wheel to workpiece, the feed rate and the vibration of wheel and workpiece. This system can improve the machining accuracy, reduce the surface error of workpiece and appraise the integrated machining result, by analyzing the vibration data of wheel and workpiece and adjusting machining parameters.

An on-machine error compensation method for an ultra-precision turning machine

2017 ◽  
Vol 233 (5) ◽  
pp. 1608-1613
Author(s):  
Xicong Zou ◽  
Xuesen Zhao ◽  
Guo Li ◽  
Zengqiang Li ◽  
Zhenjiang Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Error Compensation ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Compensation Method ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Program Code ◽  
Machine Error ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Ultra Precision ◽  
Compensation Technique

On-machine error compensation (OMEC) is efficient at improving machining accuracy without increasing extra manufacturing cost, and involves the on-machine measurement (OMM) of machining accuracy and modification of program code based on the measurement results. As an excellent OMM technique, chromatic confocal sensing allows for the rapid development of accurate and reliable error compensation technique. The present study integrated a non-contact chromatic confocal probe into an ultra-precision machine for OMM and OMEC of machined components. First, the configuration and effectiveness of the OMM system were briefly described, and the relevant OMEC method was presented. With the OMM result, error compensation software was then developed to automatically generate a modified program code for error compensation. Finally, a series of cutting experiments were performed to verify the validity of the proposed OMEC method. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed error compensation method is reliable and considerably improves the form error of machined components.

Dynamic optimization method with applications for machine tools based on approximation model

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (11) ◽  
pp. 2009-2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
TJ Li ◽  
XH Ding ◽  
K Cheng ◽  
T Wu
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Machine Tools ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Approximation Model ◽  
Dynamic Behaviors

Natural frequencies and modal shapes of machine tools have position-dependent characteristics owing to their dynamic behaviors changing with the positions of moving parts. It is time-consuming and difficult to evaluate the dynamic behaviors of machine tools and their machining accuracy at different positions. In this paper, a Kriging approximation model coupled with finite element method is proposed to substitute the dynamic equations for obtaining the position-dependent natural frequencies of a machine tool, as well as relative positions between the tool and the workpiece during the machining process. Based on the proposed method, dynamic performance optimization design of the machine tool is conducted under the condition of minimum relative positions. Three case studies are illustrated to demonstrate the implementation of the proposed method.

Research on Ultra-Precision Machining Technology for KTP

2004 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 473-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju Long Yuan ◽  
Fei Yan Lou ◽  
Zhi Wei Wang ◽  
M. Chang ◽  
W.P. Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Frequency Conversion ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Nonlinear Coefficient ◽  
Damage Threshold ◽  
Green Laser ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Polished Surface ◽  
Nonlinear Frequency ◽  
Ultra Precision

Potassium Titanium Oxide Phosphate (KTP) is a new nonlinear frequency-conversion crystal. It has chemical stability, high nonlinear coefficient, high damage threshold, easily-polished surface, and a broad transparency range. It is be used in solid green laser with medium and low power widely. The requirement for surface roughness is less than 1nm.In this paper, the removal rate and surface roughness are discussed with different velocity, pressure and size of abrasive powder. In order to satisfy the requirement, new polishing techniques with ultra-precision plane polishing machine (Nanopoli-100), and fine AL2O3, SiO2 powders are proposed in this study. The final surface roughness of the KTP is less than 1nm.The machining process and characteristics are also indicated.

Direct compensation of the spindle rotation error with an active hydrostatic journal bearing system

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110263
Author(s):  
Chunwang Xu ◽  
Shujiang Chen ◽  
Changhou Lu ◽  
Kang Wang ◽  
Jiaheng Sun
Keyword(s):  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Accuracy Improvement ◽  
Servo Valve ◽  
Rotation Error ◽  
Spindle Rotation ◽  
Direct Compensation ◽  
Simulation And Experiment ◽  
Bearing System

Spindle rotation accuracy is important in machining process. Indirect compensation of spindle rotation error has been widely adopted in the field of machining accuracy improvement. However, there are some limitations on indirect compensation, and a little research on direct compensation can be found. This article utilizes active lubrication technology to improve the spindle rotation accuracy. Hydrostatic journal bearing with control recesses and servo valve drove by piezoelectric ceramics are adopted to compose the compensation element. The simple control strategy PID is adopted to provide control signal for servo valve. Both simulation and experiment are designed and conducted. The results show that proposed bearing system has the ability to improve the spindle rotation accuracy.

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