Modeling and improvement of dynamic contour errors for five-axis machine tools under synchronous measuring paths

Abstract In this paper, a contour error model of the tool center point (TCP) for a five-axis machine tool is proposed to estimate dynamic contour errors on three types of measuring paths. A servo tuning approach to achieve five-axis dynamic matching is utilized to improve contouring performance of the cutting trajectory. The TCP control function is developed to generate measuring trajectories where five axes are controlled simultaneously to keep the TCP at a fixed point. The interpolation method of the rotary axes with S-shape acceleration/deceleration (ACC/DEC) is applied to plan smooth five-axis velocity profiles. The contour error model for five axes is derived by substituting five-axis motion commands into servo dynamics models. The steady state contour error (SSCE) model is demonstrated to illustrate three particular dynamic behaviors: the single-circle with amplitude modulation, double-circle effect and offset behavior. Furthermore, the model is also utilized to investigate the behaviors of dynamic contour errors change in 3D space. The factors that affect dynamic contour errors, including the initial setup position, feedrate and five-axis servo gains, are analyzed. With the developed servo tuning process under the measuring paths (CK1, CK2 and CK4), the contour errors caused by servo mismatch are reduced remarkably. Finally, experiments are conducted on a desktop five-axis engraving machine to verify the proposed methodology can improve dynamic contouring accuracy of the TCP significantly.

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