The Analysis on Dynamic Characteristics and the Structural Optimization of HRG Polishing Machine Tool

Abstract

The dynamic characteristics of machine tool directly affect machining accuracy of the final parts. Taking the self-developed HRG ultra-precision polishing CNC machine tool as the research object, the simplified finite element model is established with the finite element analysis software to do the dynamic analysis and the natural frequency is detected as the index of the dynamic performances. Based on the comparative analysis of the natural frequency and vibration modes, the gantry and the supporting frame are recognized as structural weaknesses of the machine tool, and then the modal test is done to verify simulation results. Eventually the structural weaknesses are optimized effectively. The 1st order nature frequency of the optimized gantry and the optimized supporting frame is increased 75.5% and 80.8% respectively so that they have better dynamic performances, resulting in offering higher workpiece quality and process stability.