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An integrated methodology of volumetric error modeling, validation, and compensation for horizontal machining centers

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It is crucial to perform volumetric error forward analyses of horizontal machining centers, including modeling, validation, and compensation, so that workpiece machining accuracies can be improved. Aiming at solving three major problems so far emerged in the machine tool volumetric error forward analyses, an integrated methodology is proposed in this paper. Firstly, in order to formulate a kinematic model without uncertainties and inconsistencies, a principle to determine the correct product relations of nominal motions to motion errors is systematically developed. Secondly, a novel validation approach based on the concept of volumetric vector Euclidean norm is demonstrated in this paper, assuring that the constructed volumetric error model can be quantitatively assessed without engaging any compensation processes. Thirdly, an optimal compensation technology is also presented to achieve the objective that the compensation residual errors, which are likely generated from the existing inverse superposition compensation strategies, can be diminished or even eliminated. A commercial horizontal machining center is selected to apply and verify the proposed integrated methodology.

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Acknowledgements

The authors appreciate Dr. Liang Mi of the China Academy of Engineering Physics for the outstanding suggestions and guidance on experimentation research during the manuscript preparation.

Funding

This paper was financially supported by the Young Scholars Development Fund of SWPU under Grant No. 201499010023, the Sichuan Science and Technology Program under Grant No. 2020YJ0151, the Key Technology R&D Program of Sichuan Province under Grant No. 2017GZ0057, and the Sichuan Science and Technology Program under Grant No. 2021YFQ0002.

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  1. School of Mechatronic Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, No.8 Xindu Avenue, Xindu District, Chengdu, 610500, People’s Republic of China

    Teng Hu & Wenkuan Wang

  2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, 610106, People’s Republic of China

    Yang Jiang

  3. China Academy of Engineering Physics, No.64 Mianshan Road, S&T City District, Mianyang, 621900, People’s Republic of China

    Liang Mi

  4. School of Medical Information and Engineering, Southwest Medical University, No.1 Section 1, Xiang Lin Road, Longmatan District, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China

    Xiaopeng Yao

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Hu, T., Wang, W., Jiang, Y. et al. An integrated methodology of volumetric error modeling, validation, and compensation for horizontal machining centers. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 115, 1445–1459 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-06890-1

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