Development of a novel tool holder with six degree of freedom and the related tool path generation for ultra-precision machining

W. Yuan, Wing Bun Lee, C. Y. Chan, L. H. Li

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Abstract

Multi- Axis ultra-precision machining plays an important role in manufacturing freeform surface and microlens arrays. In this paper, a 6- Axis positioning system, Hexapod, is modified to be used as a tool holder that can be attached to mid-range turning machines to improve their repeatability to sub-micrometric level. A novel tool path generation method utilizing 6 axis motion was designed to improve the surface finish by adapting the unique movement pattern of a hexapod and by attaining surface normal cutting through adjusting the orientation of the diamond tool. The face turning and compound eye cutting experiments were conducted to verify the performance of the tool holder system and tool path generation algorithms. Experimental results show that the form error and surface roughness of the specimen machined by the proposed tool holder could attain the sub-micrometric level.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016
Publishereuspen
ISBN (Electronic)9780956679086
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
Event16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016 - University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 30 May 20163 Jun 2016

Conference

Conference16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period30/05/163/06/16

Keywords

  • Freeform surface
  • Tool path generation
  • Ultra-precision machining

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Instrumentation

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