Vibration suppression of thin-walled workpiece machining considering external damping properties based on magnetorheological fluids flexible fixture

Milling of the thin-walled workpiece in the aerospace industry is a critical process due to the high flexibility of the workpiece. In this paper, a flexible fixture based on the magnetorheological(MR) fluids is designed to investigate the regenerative chatter suppression during the machining.Based on the analysis of typical structural components in the aerospace industry, a general complex thin-walled workpiece with fixture and damping constraint can be equivalent as a rectangular cantilever beam. On the basis of the equivalent models, natural frequency and mode shape function of the thin-walled workpiece is obtained according to the Euler–Bernoulli beam assumptions. Then,the displacement response function of the bending vibration of the beam is represented by the product of all the mode shape function and the generalized coordinate. Furthermore, a dynamic equation of the workpiece-fixture system considering the external damping factor is proposed using the Lagrangian method in terms of all the mode shape function and the generalized coordinate, and the response of system under the dynamic cutting force is calculated to evaluate the stability of the milling process under damping control. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach are validated by the impact hammer experiments and several machining tests.     

Stability analysis of robotic longitudinal-torsional composite ultrasonic milling

Currently, industrial robots are considered as an alternative towards traditional machine tools. Especially for the large-scale parts milling, robotic flexibility and low cost make it possess the irreplaceability. However, the milling chatter caused by its weak rigidity hampers robotic application and promotion severely in aviation industry. Rotary ultrasonic milling (RUM) technology with one-dimensional axial vibration has been proven and approved on avoiding robotic chatter. Based on this, the research of project team demonstrates that longitudinal-torsional composite ultrasonic milling (CUM-LT) involving separation characteristic has a greater advantage than RUM in terms of chatter suppression. Thereby, the CUM-LT as a new means is applied to avoid processing vibration of robotic milling system. And its influence mechanism on stability improvement of weak stiffness processing system is clarified. Meanwhile, the approaches to strengthen separation effect are provided innovatively. Moreover, a new analysis method of robotic CUM-LT (RCUM-LT) stability is proposed on the basis of ultrasonic function angles. The simulation and experimental results indicate that compared with robotic RUM (RRUM), stability regions of separated RCUM-LT (SRCUM-LT) and unseparated RCUM-LT (URCUM-LT) are improved by 124.42% and 39.20%, respectively. The addition of torsional ultrasonic energy has a wonderful effect on the milling chatter suppression of low stiffness robots.     

材料切除对机匣铣削动力学与稳定性的影响

在薄壁零件加工过程中,工件材料的连续切除会造成工艺系统动力学特性的不断变化,并对工艺系统的颤振稳定性产生显著影响。以航空发动机机匣为对象,研究了其铣削过程中工件材料切除以及切削位置变化对工件动力学特性与颤振稳定性的影响规律。首先,根据机匣的几何结构与铣削工艺特点,提出了按切削行及切削段进行材料切除过程细分的方法。其次,建立了工艺系统动力学特性演化的快速计算方法和颤振稳定性极限的频域预测方法,并在单个切削行内和不同切削行间分析了材料切除过程对工艺系统的影响。结果显示,在单个切削行内工艺系统的动力学特性会小幅度减小,稳定性极限图会向左下方小幅度偏移;在不同切削行间工艺系统的动力学特性变化幅度较大,稳定性极限图呈现出交错排列现象,难以针对整个铣削过程进行切削参数优选,因此提出了基于单行刀位轨迹的切削参数优选方法,保证了整个材料切除过程的稳定切削。最后,进行了机匣铣削与模态试验,验证了所提方法的正确性与有效性。     

多模态时域振动衰减信号各模态分离与阻尼参数辨识方法

针对多模态信号中各模态难以准确分离和模态阻尼参数难以准确识别的问题,提出了布谷鸟搜索(CS)算法参数优化的变分模态分解方法 (CS-VMD)和模态阻尼参数辨识的包络线积分法(EIM)。使用CS-VMD方法将多模态时域振动衰减信号中的多模态分量准确分离开来,利用EIM辨识各模态的模态频率和阻尼比,并与理论值(或测量值)以及半功率带宽法(HPB)辨识值进行对比。位移仿真信号与压气机导向叶片测频信号模态分解及模态参数辨识表明,CS-VMD方法可实现对多模态信号的正确分解,EIM辨识的模态频率误差均小于1.0%;对于位移仿真信号,EIM辨识的模态阻尼比最大误差小于2.5%;对于压气机导向叶片测频信号,使用EIM和HPB方法辨识的模态阻尼比最大差别为9.098%,EIM的模态阻尼辨识精度比HPB方法高。     

A review of chatter vibration research in milling

Chatter is a self-excited vibration of parts in machining systems. It is widely present across a range of cutting processes, and has an impact upon both efficiency and quality in production processing. A great deal of research has been dedicated to the development of technologies that are able to predict and detect chatter. The purpose of these technologies is to facilitate the avoidance of chatter during cutting processes, which leads to better surface precision, higher productivity, and longer tool life. This paper summarizes the current state of the art in research regarding the problems of how to arrive at stable chatter prediction, chatter identification, and chatter control/suppression, with a focus on milling processes. Particular focus is placed on the theoretical relationship between cutting chatter and process damping, tool runout, and gyroscopic effect, as well as the importance of this for chatter prediction. The paper concludes with some reflections regarding possible directions for future research in this field.     

飞机蒙皮镜像铣加工稳定性分析

镜像铣技术是近年来提出的一种针对大尺寸薄壁件的加工方法,其加工环保、高效,具有逐步取代传统化铣加工的趋势。针对飞机蒙皮镜像铣加工过程中的颤振问题,首先,根据镜像铣加工特点,建立工艺系统颤振稳定性极限的预测模型;其次,通过有限元方法对蒙皮工件进行模态分析,分析蒙皮不同加工位置动力学特性变化导致的铣削稳定性变化,并通过实验测量获取工件动力学参数,对不同加工位置的稳定性做出预测;最后,开展加工实验,基于非接触测量方法,在线监测镜像铣加工区域的振动位移,通过时、频域信号对加工状态进行辨识,揭示了镜像铣加工过程的稳定性变化及失稳机制,验证了所提方法的准确性,在工程领域具有较高的实用价值。     

A pre-generated matrix-based method for real-time robotic drilling chatter monitoring

Currently, due to the detrimental effects on surface finish and machining system, chatter has been one crucial factor restricting robotic drilling operations, which improve both quality and efficiency of aviation manufacturing. Based on the matrix notch filter and fast wavelet packet decomposition, this paper presents a novel pre-generated matrix-based real-time chatter monitoring method for robotic drilling. Taking vibration characteristics of robotic drilling into account, the matrix notch filter is designed to eliminate the interference of spindle-related components on the measured vibration signal. Then, the fast wavelet packet decomposition is presented to decompose the filtered signal into several equidistant frequency bands, and the energy of each sub-band is obtained. Finally, the energy entropy which characterizes inhomogeneity of energy distribution is utilized as the feature to recognize chatter on-line, and the effectiveness of the presented algorithm is validated by extensive experimental data. The results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively detect chatter before it is fully developed. Moreover, since both filtering and decomposition of signal are implemented by the pre-generated matrices, calculation for an energy entropy of vibration signal with 512 samples takes only about 0.690 ms. Consequently, the proposed method achieves real-time chatter monitoring for robotic drilling, which is essential for subsequent chatter suppression.     

Chatter stability prediction in four-axis milling of aero-engine casings with bull-nose end mill

An analytical model for chatter stability prediction in bull-nose end milling of aero-engine casings is presented in this paper. And the mechanics and dynamics variations due to the complex cutter and workpiece geometry are considered by analyzing the effects of the lead angle on the milling process. Firstly, the tool-workpiece engagement region is obtained by using a previously developed method and divided into several disk elements along the tool-axis direction.Secondly, a 3D dynamic model for stability limit calculation is developed and simplified into a 1D model in normal direction considering only the dominant mode of the workpiece. Then the cutting force coefficients, the start and exit angles corresponding to each disk element are determined. And the total stability lobe diagram is calculated using an iterative algorithm. Finally, several experimental tests are carried out to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed prediction approach.     

薄壁圆筒结构工作变形的连续扫描激光测振方法

提出了一种薄壁圆筒结构外表面工作变形(ODS)连续扫描激光多普勒振动测试方法。将旋转平台与电动机控制引入激光连续扫描,发展了一种与激光连续扫描路径相匹配的电动机控制算法,使连续扫描激光振动测试应用于薄壁圆筒结构;对试验件进行了薄壁圆筒结构外表面激光连续扫描测试,获取了500 Hz内的前5阶模态,结果表明:该测试方法与商用激光离散点扫描测试模态振型的相关性在0.96以上,验证了薄壁圆筒连续扫描激光多普勒振动测试的可行性与准确性。连续扫描激光测试的效率高、测点密集,对进一步工程应用具有指导意义和实用价值。     

In-process adaptive milling for large-scale assembly interfaces of a vertical tail driven by real-time vibration data

Assembly interfaces, the joint surfaces between the vertical tail and rear fuselage of a large aircraft, are thin-wall components. Their machining quality are seriously restricted by the machining vibration. To address this problem, an in-process adaptive milling method is proposed for the large-scale assembly interface driven by real-time machining vibration data. Within this context, the milling operation is first divided into several process steps, and the machining vibration data in each pro...     

切削颤振在线监测的试验研究

 切削颤振发生过程最显著的频域特征是包含颤振频率的某个窄频段内振动能量的急剧上升。本文根据频段能量原理提出了一种可靠的判据,并利用微型计算机实现了切削颤振的在线监测。该方法具有快速、灵敏、准确和抗干扰能力强等优点。本文还探讨了实际应用中的某些具体措施。     

铣削参数对薄壁叶片铣削振动的影响

针对TC11薄壁叶片在数控加工过程中存在振动问题,采用单因素试验法进行薄壁叶片的铣削试验,建立铣削参数对振动加速度的影响模型,分析各铣削参数对铣削振动的影响规律,运用工艺参数区间敏感性分析方法,优选了铣削工艺参数区间。     

航空薄壁件铣削加工中保持工艺系统高刚性方法

针对航空铝合金薄壁工件铣削加工时易出现的颤振以及切削效率低的问题,从动力学角度出发进行了深入的分析研究,提出了通过采用保持工艺系统高刚性的加工过程工艺优化与铣削加工动力学仿真结合的方法进行铣削加工.试验结果证明本法可以收到很好的效果,较好地解决了航空铝合金薄壁结构工件加工的颤振问题,提高了工件的加工表面质量和切削效率.     

Multi-probe linear fitting and time of arrival linear correction method to analyze blade vibration based on blade tip timing without once-per-revolution

Blade vibration monitoring can ensure the safe operation of aero-engine rotor blades. Among the methods of blade vibration monitoring, Blade Tip Timing (BTT) method has attracted more and more attention because of its advantages of non-contact measurement. However, it is difficult to install the Once-Per-Revolution (OPR) probe in the confined space of aero-engine, and the failure and instability of the OPR signal will reduce the reliability of the blade vibration analysis results, which directly affects the accuracy of the blade vibration parameters identification. The Multi-Probe linear fitting and Time of Arrival (ToA) Linear Correction method based on the BTT (MP-LC-BTT) without OPR is proposed to reduce the errors of single probe linear fitting method for blade vibration displacement analysis. The proposed method can also correct the calculation error of blade vibration displacement due to the nonlinear change of rotation speed, which can improve the analysis accuracy of the blade vibration displacement. A new blade vibration model conforming to the actual vibration characteristics is established, and the effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by numerical simulation. Finally, the reliability and accuracy of the MP-LC-BTT method have been verified by the experiments which include two high-speed blade test-benches and an industrial axial fan. This method can be used in the actual aero-engine monitoring instead of the BTT method with OPR.     

立铣加工颤振稳定性时域求解与分析研究(英文)

In this paper, the instantaneous undeformed chip thickness is modeled to include the dynamic modulation caused by the tool vibration while the dynamic regenerative effects are taken into account. The numerical method is used to solve the differential equations goveming the dynamics of the milling system. Several chatter detection criteria are applied synthetically to the simulated signals and the stability diagram is obtained in time-domain. The simulation results in time-domain show a good agreement with the analytical prediction, which is validated by the cutting experiments. By simulating the chatter stability lobes in the time-domain and analyzing the influences of different spindle speeds on the vibration amplitudes of the tool under a Fixed chip-load condition, conclusions could be drawn as follows： In rough milling, higher machining efficiency can be achieved by selecting a spindle speed corresponding to the axial depth of cut in accordance with the simulated chatter stability lobes, and in Fmish milling, lower surface roughness can be achieved by selecting a spindle speed well beyond the resonant frequency of machining system.     

小型航空活塞发动机喷油异常的故障诊断

针对小型航空活塞发动机出现的喷油异常故障,基于发动机的缸内压力和缸盖振动信号,采用一种变分模态分解和布谷鸟搜索优化支持向量机相结合的故障诊断方法对发动机喷油异常故障进行诊断。该方法使用变分模态分解对发动机的缸内压力信号和缸盖振动信号进行处理得到本征模态函数,对本征模态函数进行奇异值分解和能量特征提取,将缸内压力和缸盖振动的数据集输入布谷鸟搜索算法优化的支持向量机模型中进行训练和测试。结果表明:该方法较好地识别出发动机喷油异常的故障,其中缸内压力和缸盖振动信号的故障识别分类准确率分别为95.32%和92.47%,验证了该方法的有效性。      

A novel stability prediction approach for thin-walled component milling considering material removing process

The milling stability of thin-walled components is an important issue in the aviation manufacturing industry,which greatly limits the removal rate of a workpiece.However,for a thin-walled workpiece,the dynamic characteristics vary at different positions.In addition,the removed part also has influence on determining the modal parameters of the workpiece.Thus,the milling stability is also time-variant.In this work,in order to investigate the time variation of a workpiece's dynamic characteristics,a new computational model is firstly derived by dividing the workpiece into a removed part and a remaining part with the Ritz method.Then,an updated frequency response function is obtained by Lagrange's equation and the corresponding modal parameters are extracted.Finally,multi-mode stability lobes are plotted by the different quadrature method and its accuracy is verified by experiments.The proposed method improves the computational efficiency to predict the time-varying characteristics of a thin-walled workpiece.     

基于粘弹性材料的五轴铣削加工被动抑振技术

针对薄壁件在铣削过程中极易出现颤振,且动力学特性快速变化导致切削稳定性多变的特点,研究基于粘弹性材料的被动阻尼技术,以增加薄壁零件阻尼、提升切削稳定性。提出阻尼层、约束层以及质量层的设计方案,模态试验表明该技术能大幅提升薄壁件阻尼,且对多阶振动模态有抑制作用。最后,将其应用于薄壁S样件的五轴铣削加工试验,多组切削参数下的试验结果表明,工件切削振动幅值最大可下降约97%。     

Chatter stability and precision during high-speed ultrasonic vibration cutting of a thin-walled titanium cylinder

Titanium alloys are widely used in the aviation and aerospace industries due to their unique mechanical and physical properties. Specifically, thin-walled titanium (Ti) cylinders have received increasing attention for their applications as rocket engine casings, aircraft landing gear, and aero-engine hollow shaft due to their observed improvement in the thrust-to-weight ratio. However, the conventional cutting (CC) process is not appropriate for thin-walled Ti cylinders due to its low thermal conductivity, high strength, and low stiffness. Instead, high-speed ultrasonic vibration cutting (HUVC) assisted processing has recently proved highly effective for Ti-alloy machining. In this study, HUVC technology is employed to perform external turning of a thin-walled Ti cylinder, which represents a new application of HUVC. First, the kinematics, tool path, and dynamic cutting thickness of HUVC are evaluated. Second, the phenomenon of mode-coupling chatter is analyzed to determine the effects and mechanism of HUVC by establishing a critical cutting thickness model. HUVC can increase the critical cutting thickness and effectively reduce the average cutting force, thus reducing the energy intake of the system. Finally, comparison experiments are conducted between HUVC and CC processes. The results indicate that the diameter error rate is 10% or less for HUVC and 51% for the CC method due to a 40% reduction in the cutting force. In addition, higher machining precision and better surface roughness are achieved during thin-walled Ti cylinder manufacturing using HUVC.     

航空发动机盘腔积液的故障识别

针对航空发动机盘腔积液故障难于监测和诊断的问题,将积液问题分为早期积液和严重积液,分别进行振动特征提取。研究了不平衡量和早期积液对转子振动的影响规律,基于幅频特性曲线区域面积分布特点,提出一个早期积液故障识别准则;分析了严重积液转子失稳振动特征,发现积液转子在发生失稳时会出现振动幅值突增、次谐波分量突增和拍振,基于振动特征提出三个严重积液故障识别准则。结合航空发动机实际工况,提出一套完整的积液故障监测方法和诊断流程,能够实现在转子失稳前发出预警,避免故障升级。通过30组实验数据进行验证,所提出的积液故障识别方法准确率达96%,具备工程应用价值。