Affiliation:
1. Chung Yuan Christian University
Abstract
Error compensation is an effective and inexpensive way that can further enhance the machining accuracy of a multi-axis machine tool. The volumetric error measurement method is an essential of the error compensation method. The measurement of volumetric errors of a 5-axis machine tool is very difficult to be conducted due to its complexity. In this study, a volumetric-error measurement method using telescoping ball-bar was developed for the three major types of 5-axis machines. With the use of the three derived error models and the two-step measurement procedures, the method can quickly determine the volumetric errors of the three types of 5-axis machine tools. Comparing to the measurement methods currently used in industry, the proposed method provides the advantages of low cost, easy setup, and high efficiency.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.