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Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine—UltraMill. Part 2: integrated dynamic modelling, design optimisation and analysis

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Using computer models to predict the dynamic performance of ultra-precision machine tools can help manufacturers to substantially reduce the lead time and cost of developing new machines. However, the use of electronic drives on such machines is becoming widespread, the machine dynamic performance depending not only on the mechanical structure and components but also on the control system and electronic drives. Bench-top ultra-precision machine tools are highly desirable for the micro-manufacturing of high-accuracy micro-mechanical components. However, the development is still at the nascent stage and hence lacks standardised guidelines. Part 2 of this two-part paper proposes an integrated approach, which permits analysis and optimisation of the entire machine dynamic performance at the early design stage. Based on the proposed approach, the modelling and simulation process of a novel five-axis bench-top ultra-precision micro-milling machine tool—UltraMill—is presented. The modelling and simulation cover the dynamics of the machine structure, the moving components, the control system and the machining process and are used to predict the entire machine performance of two typical configurations.

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  1. Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Department, School of Engineering and Design, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UK

    Dehong Huo & Kai Cheng

  2. UPM Ltd, Mill Lane, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7SA, UK

    Frank Wardle

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Huo, D., Cheng, K. & Wardle, F. Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine—UltraMill. Part 2: integrated dynamic modelling, design optimisation and analysis. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 47, 879–890 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2129-1

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