Vertical Machining Center Accuracy Characterization Using Laser Interferometer: Part 1. Linear Positional Errors
Abstract
This paper presents the results of accuracy characterization of a Vertical Machining Center (VMC) in the form of linear errors and temperature variation using a low powered He-Ne laser (Renishaw®) calibration system along with environmental controller unit. The machine investigated is Cincinnati Milacron Sabre 750 three axes CNC VMC with Acramatic 2100 CNC open architecture controller. Temperature distribution of the machine was measured using three temperature sensors strategically attached to predetermined locations on each axis guides. The accuracy of the VMC is characterized in the form of geometric and thermal errors as a function of machine tool nominal axis position, temperature distribution and environmental effect (air temperature, air pressure and relative humidity). Results show that axis drive motors are the major heat sources. Linear positional accuracy is best when the machine is in cold condition and deteriorates with increasing machine operation time for all three axes. X-axis had worst linear displacement accuracy and maximum reversal errors among the three axes being tested.
Recommended Citation
Y. M. Ertekin and A. C. Okafor, "Vertical Machining Center Accuracy Characterization Using Laser Interferometer: Part 1. Linear Positional Errors," Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Elsevier, Sep 2000.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136(00)00661-0
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sponsor(s)
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Keywords and Phrases
CNC Machine Tool Accuracy; Error Modeling; Error Prediction; Thermal and Geometrical Errors; Laser interferometers
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0924-0136
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2000 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Sep 2000
