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Dynamic analysis and looseness evaluation of bolted connection under vibration of machine tools

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Bolted connections are widely used in the machine tool manufacturing and equipment. As it is well known, bolt preload will be attenuated by the vibration of machine tools, which will degenerate the working life of machine tools. In this paper, a new experimental design method is introduced into the study on bolt preload attenuation: the quadratic general rotary unitized design. The dynamic analysis of the bolted connection is carried out based on a finely fragmented numerical model to interpret the generation of fretting slip and the reason for the loosening of bolts. The alternating load cyclic vibration test, implemented on the bolted joints, can provide the vibration response under the influence of different working factors. Statistical test and analysis are performed on the quadratic regression mathematical model of the bolt preload attenuation, and the principal working factor that affecting the bolt preload attenuation under vibration can be obtained. Based on the analytical result, the combination of the working factors at the lowest bolt preload attenuation rate, which can effectively slow the bolt looseness, is investigated. The results of this study can provide an experimental basis for improving the machining stiffness of machine tools.

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This research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51975019) and Beijing Nova Programme Interdisciplinary Cooperation Project (No. Z191100001119010).

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  1. Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China

    Wenxiang Xu, Qiang Cheng, Congbin Yang & Ying Li

  2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China

    Wenxiang Xu, Qiang Cheng, Congbin Yang & Ying Li

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Qiang Cheng is responsible for providing overall research ideas, Wenxiang Xu is responsible for the dynamic experimental design of bolted connections, Congbin Yang is responsible for experimental data analysis, and Ying Li is responsible for the operation of experimental instruments.

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Xu, W., Cheng, Q., Yang, C. et al. Dynamic analysis and looseness evaluation of bolted connection under vibration of machine tools. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 124, 3761–3770 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07615-0

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