Measuring And Modelling Heat Transfer And Thermal Errors On A Ballscrew Feed Drive System

S. Fletcher, D. G. Ford

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Abstract

Machine tool axes continue to employ rotary encoders mounted on the drive motors for position feedback. With this method the accuracy of the ballscrew determines the positional accuracy. Errors associated with expansion of the ballscrew caused by internally generated heat are well documented and have been found to be significant. The accuracy demands on even low cost machine tools continues to increase, requiring the manufacturing industry to invest more effort in understanding the capabilities of their machines. Many companies regularly calibrate machne tools using quick check Ballbar techques or, perhaps less frequently, laser interferometry to quantify the errors. However, thermal errors associated with operation of the machme are not normally indicated using these techniques. The IS0230 part3 standard details thermal error measurement including axis-heating checks. However, these are generally applicable and not duty cycle specific.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser Metrology and Machine Performance VI
EditorsD. G. Ford
Publishereuspen
Pages349-359
Number of pages11
Volume44
ISBN (Print)1853129909, 9781853129902
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Event6th International Conference on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM and Robot Performance - University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Duration: 1 Jul 20033 Jul 2003
Conference number: 6

Publication series

NameWIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences
PublisherWITpress
Volume44
ISSN (Print)1743-3533

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM and Robot Performance
Abbreviated titleLAMDAMAP 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityHuddersfield
Period1/07/033/07/03

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