Papers by Keyword: 5-Axis Machine Tool

Abstract: Error compensation is an effective and inexpensive way that can further enhance the machining accuracy of a multi-axis machine tool. The volumetric error measurement method is an essential of the error compensation method. The measurement of volumetric errors of a 5-axis machine tool is very difficult to be conducted due to its complexity. In this study, a volumetric-error measurement method using telescoping ball-bar was developed for the three major types of 5-axis machines. With the use of the three derived error models and the two-step measurement procedures, the method can quickly determine the volumetric errors of the three types of 5-axis machine tools. Comparing to the measurement methods currently used in industry, the proposed method provides the advantages of low cost, easy setup, and high efficiency.

Abstract: To improve the machining precision and reduce the geometric errors for 5-axis machine tool, error model and calibration are presented in this paper. Error model is realized by Denavit-Hartenberg matrixes and homogeneous transformations, which can establish the relationship between the cutting tool and the workpiece. The accuracy calibration was difficult to achieve, but by a laser approach, the errors can be displayed accurately which is benefit for later compensation.

Abstract: In the previous report, the operation interface for multi-axis controlled machine tools was developed by using the haptic device that is used in the field of virtual reality and it was changed from a haptic device with 3-DOF to that with 6-DOF. In order to improve the system, more useful functions should be added. In this report, the function to guide the tool in consideration of the tools characteristics is developed. The square end mill cannot cut at its bottom part. So, when the bottom part contacts the removal shape, the square end mill should be guided into a posture contacting at the side part by the force sense. The experiment supposed that the machining of the curved surface had been done. In the case of using the developed function, the number of contacts at the bottom part of the tool was decreased. As a result, the usefulness of the developed function was confirmed.

Abstract: Measurement method using telescoping ball-bar that can directly determine the volumetric errors of three main types of five-axis machine tools was developed. Adopting Single Socket method, and the method following the defined two-step measurements sequence and incorporating with derived error models, can quickly determine the five degrees-of-freedom (DOF) volumetric errors of five-axis machine tools. Comparing to most of the current used measurement methods, the proposed method provides the advantages of low cost, high efficiency, easy setup, and high accuracy.

Abstract: Design process of a machine tool is sometimes experience basis and time-consuming. The author has proposed a design tool for machine tools based on form-shaping theory and robust design technique. The tool can determine suitable configuration of machine tools, or important design parameters and error factors that affect machine tool performance, without prototyping. Especially in case of recently popular 5-axis machine tools, since the number of motion axis increases, there are huge options of axes combinations. It is difficult for machine tool designers to simulate the performance of every design option. Contrarily, the proposed design tool can clarify which design option of machine tool have better performance. In this paper, the tool is applied to the design of 5-axis machine tools. It enables to narrow the selection and make the design procedure more efficient. It also tries to suggest where the rotational motion axes should be placed. Finally, it is concluded that the design tool is effective in supporting configuration design of 5-axis machine tools structure where design knowledge has not been completely established.

Abstract: The thermal error model of the ucp710 5-axis machine tool was acquired by the homogeneous coordinate transformation, and includes 17 thermal error components. The thermal behavior of the ucp710 machine tool has been tested and the temperature fields were recorded by the compensation control and temperature sensing systems. The developed compensation system has been applied to the ucp710 5-axis machine tool, and the accuracy has been improved about 1 times after compensation, demonstrating a very high potential for the error compensation of CNC machine tools.