Dynamic analysis and vibration reduction of mechanical-hydraulic coupled tunnel boring machine (TBM) main drive system

Tunnel Boring Machine always works in the changeable geologies with multiple drivers, which leads to severe vibration of the TBM main drive system and key component failures. The vibration characteristics of TBM under different working conditions and the vibration reduction analysis have important meanings. First of all, by considering the time-varying random loads of the cutters, the contact force of the gears, the stiffness of the main bearing, and the stiffness of the cylinders, a mechanical-hydraulic coupling nonlinear dynamic model of the TBM main drive system was built according to the assembly relationship and load transmission path of the main drive system. Secondly, the dynamic model of the TBM main drive system is verified by comparing the theoretical vibration with the real vibration of the TBM main drive system. The error of the vibration acceleration is 10% to 30%. Three typical loads are defined under typical working conditions, and the vibrations of the TBM main drive system under three typical loads were analyzed. Finally, the sensitivity analysis of the cylinder damping shows that the damping at the position of the propulsion cylinder has a great influence on the vibration of the TBM main drive system. The results show that when the damping coefficient is 2.5 × 106 N·s/m, the maximum reduction of axial acceleration of cutterhead is 0.64 g, and that of the main beam front section is 0.55 g. The variable damping coefficient vibration reduction strategies under three typical loads are verified.

The Design Development of the Sliding Table Saw Towards Improving Its Dynamic Properties

Cutting wood with circular saws is a popular machining operation in the woodworking and furniture industries. In the latter sliding table saws (panel saws) are commonly used for cutting of medium density fiberboards (MDF), high density fiberboards (HDF), laminate veneer lumber (LVL), plywood and chipboards of different structures. The most demanded requirements for machine tools are accuracy and precision, which mainly depend on the static deformation and dynamic behavior of the machine tool under variable cutting forces. The aim of this study is to present a new holistic approach in the process of changing the sliding table saw design solutions in order to obtain a better machine tool that can compete in the contemporary machine tool market. This study presents design variants of saw spindles, the changes that increase the critical speeds of spindles, the measurement results of the dynamic properties of the main drive system, as well as the development of the machine body structure. It was proved that the use of only rational imitation in the spindle design on the basis of the other sliding table saws produced does not lead to the expected effect in the form of correct spindle operation.

Dynamic and stress analysis of the main drive system in design process of an innovative fruit-vegetable washer

This paper describes a new drum-type fruit-vegetable washer, which is created on the basis of manual vegetable washing method. The main driving part of the washer is a crank mechanism with springs. The main drive design process is proposed to be carried out in two stages: dynamic research and strength analysis. The results of dynamic research show the effect of spring stiffness on reducing dynamic reactions in the crank mechanism as well as the required engine power, in other words, on reducing washer vibration and energy consumption. Stress analysis was performed using the finite element software package ABAQUS. The design process allows selecting a set of acceptable parameters for the main drive of the washer. This result is used to create a prototype of an innovative fruit-vegetable washer.