Effect of Milling Parameters on Amplitude Spectrum of Vibrations during Milling Materials Based on Wood

Abstract

Milling with use of CNC machines is a well-established method and much research was concluded on this topic. However, when it comes to wood and wood composites, the material non-homogeneity brings a lot of variability into cutting conditions. As a part of research into potential signals for nesting milling, material vibrations at clamping points were examined in this study. The main goal was to conclude if cutting parameters have a statistically significant effect on measurement. The place of measurement was analyzed so it was accessible to the machine operator. Medium density fiberboard and particleboard specimens were cut through by razor and spiral mill, with spindle rotating 10,000 and 20,000 min−1 and feed rates 2, 6, 10 m·min−1. Vibrations were measured at vacuum grippers, and were then processed by fast Fourier transform. Then, frequency spectrum maxima were compared, as well as amplitude sizes. Main frequencies were of roughly 166 Hz and multiples, suggesting their origin in tool rotation. When maxima were compared, tool use, spindle rotation, and feed rate seemed to affect the result. Frequency spectrum amplitudes were subjected to analysis of variance, significant effect was found on spindle speed, tool, and specimen material. No significant effect was found with differing feed rates.