Five-Axis Machine Tool Error Compensation via Particle Swarm Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for optimizing geometric error compensation in five-axis numerically controlled machine tools are inefficient due to high manual involvement, device random errors, and unsatisfactory compensation effects, particularly in complex machining processes, leading to low automation and reduced production efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing a particle swarm optimization algorithm and a geometric error database to quickly optimize geometric error compensation data for translational axes, incorporating correction coefficients to dynamically adjust error vectors and improve accuracy, thereby enhancing the precision of volumetric positioning errors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If geometric error compensation is performed using traditional laser interferometer identification methods, then geometric error can be identified and compensated, but the compensation effect is unsatisfactory due to device random errors and large deviation between identified and actual compensation values

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegeometric error compensation accuracyVSAvoididentified error compensation value accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism by using the particle swarm optimization algorithm to iteratively adjust compensation parameters based on the comparison between identified geometric errors and actual machining results. The system continuously refines the compensation values through feedback loops, reducing the deviation between identified and actual compensation values until optimal compensation is achieved.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical laser interferometer identification system with a computational optimization approach. Instead of relying solely on physical measurement devices that introduce random errors, the system uses algorithmic optimization to calculate and refine compensation parameters, substituting mechanical measurement with computational analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual correction and experimentation on compensation values is performed repeatedly, then compensation accuracy can be improved, but the process requires high manual involvement and reduces automation level

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompensation value accuracyVSAvoidcompensation technology automation level
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the compensation system to self-correct by implementing an automated particle swarm optimization algorithm that autonomously adjusts compensation parameters. The system performs self-optimization through iterative computation without requiring manual intervention, allowing the compensation technology to service itself by automatically identifying and correcting deviations in compensation values.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent automatically changes compensation parameters through the particle swarm optimization algorithm, which dynamically adjusts compensation values based on optimization criteria. Instead of manual parameter adjustment, the system automatically modifies compensation parameters through computational optimization, thereby improving automation while maintaining or enhancing compensation accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If repeated correction and experimentation on compensation values is performed, then compensation accuracy can be improved, but the cycle and execution efficiency of production tasks is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompensation value accuracyVSAvoidproduction task cycle and execution efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary optimization of compensation parameters using the particle swarm optimization algorithm before actual machining operations. By pre-calculating optimal compensation values through automated optimization, the system eliminates the need for repeated correction and experimentation during production, thereby improving both compensation accuracy and production efficiency simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the time-consuming manual correction process with a computational optimization system that rapidly calculates optimal compensation parameters. This substitution of manual iterative correction with automated algorithmic optimization significantly reduces the time required to achieve accurate compensation, thereby improving production cycle time and execution efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12117796B2Methods for quickly optimizing geometric error compensation data of translational axes of five-axis numerically controlled machine tools
Publication Date: 2024.10.15 CHENGDU AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY GROUP
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AI summary

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for quickly optimizing geometric error compensation data of a translational axis of a five-axis numerically controlled machine tool. The method includes: 1) establishing a volumetric positioning error model; 2) establishing an error database; 3) constructing a volumetric error compensation table; 4) establishing a compensation data optimization model to form an optimization model of three face diagonals and one body diagonal in a translational axis linkage mode; 5) completing iterative optimization and selection of the correction coefficients; 6) completing compensation of the geometric errors of the five-axis numerically controlled machine tool; and 7) iterating error correction data to the error database, performing linkage trajectory detection, presetting a positioning error threshold, and cycling the operations 2) to 6) to realize a machine tool precision guarantee system for periodic detection, optimization, and compensation.