This invention relates to a method for confirming the virtual center position of an ultra-precision
machine tool based on straight groove
cutting. The workpiece and
a diamond turning tool are fixed on the C-axis and B-axis of the ultra-precision
machine tool, respectively. The workpiece is turned to eliminate Z-axis tool setting errors. After tool setting is completed using a tool
setter, the initial virtual center position is recorded, and the
diamond turning tool is controlled to plan the first straight groove. The virtual center function is activated, and the B-axis is rotated by an angle α, controlling the
diamond turning tool to plan the second straight groove. Then, the B-axis rotation angle is adjusted to -2α, controlling the
diamond turning tool to plan the third straight groove. The depth of the three straight grooves is measured along the Z-axis and recorded. The angle θ between the initial virtual center, the actual virtual center, and the B-axis rotation center, as well as the distance L' from the actual virtual center to the B-axis rotation center, are calculated to confirm the position of the actual virtual center. When
machining complex feature structures, this invention can greatly improve the efficiency of toolpath
programming, effectively reduce
machining path deviations, and improve the surface quality of ultra-precision
machining.