Spindle rotation speed adjustment when milling by system numerical modeling data: device-tool-workpiece

Abstract

Abstraсt: Machining operations are unavoidably accompanied with oscillations, which, in case of their coincidence with the natural oscillations of one of the elements of the system, can cause a resonance. The latter results in the premature failure of expensive equipment, tools and tool attachment, reduces the quality characteristics of the finished product as well as leads to rejects. Therefore, the question is raised on controlling the natural oscillation frequencies of the elements of the machine-tool system, a tool and a workpiece. Based on the finite element model of the machine-tool-device-tool-workpiece system oscillations the recommendations for choosing non-resonant rotational speeds of the milling machine spindle have been developed. The studies employed experimental, analytical, and finite element modeling methods with the use of Femap automated engineering calculation system. The experiments were carried out using Polytec measuring equipment, National Instruments LabVIEW software package, Sound and Vibration module. We have obtained the finite-element models of the device-tool-workpiece system oscillations, on the basis of which recommendations are given on setting the permissible spindle rotational speeds. The approach can find application in adjusting cutting modes when milling box-type workpieces or panel-type parts, whose workpiece geometric shape and weight differ significantly from the finished part ones.