Servo Control for Oscillation Machining Without Unnecessary Cuts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing oscillation machining techniques generate unnecessary cuts during the machining process, which can lead to inefficiencies and inaccuracies, particularly when dealing with workpieces of tapered or arc shapes.

Innovation Solution

A servo controller system that includes an oscillation command generating unit, a deviation deducting unit using a high pass filter to remove steady-state position deviations, and a learning control unit to calculate compensation amounts, ensuring precise control and prevention of unnecessary cuts by generating an oscillation command that causes the workpiece and tool to oscillate effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If oscillation machining is performed using conventional methods, then chip shredding is achieved, but unnecessary cuts are generated during machining

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechip shredding capabilityVSAvoidmachining accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention implements feedback control by calculating the actual position deviation between the tool and workpiece during oscillation machining, comparing it with the commanded position, and adjusting the oscillation parameters in real-time to prevent unnecessary cuts while maintaining chip shredding effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces conventional mechanical oscillation control with a control system that uses position deviation calculation and deduction mechanisms to precisely manage tool-workpiece relative motion, substituting mechanical trial-and-error approaches with calculated compensation methods

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

2Productivity

If oscillation amplitude and frequency are increased to improve chip shredding, then chip removal efficiency is enhanced, but machining precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechip removal efficiencyVSAvoidsurface finish quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies dynamics by making the oscillation parameters (amplitude and frequency) variable rather than fixed, allowing the system to adapt oscillation intensity based on real-time position deviation feedback, thus optimizing both chip removal efficiency and surface finish quality during different stages of machining

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes oscillation parameters dynamically by adjusting amplitude and frequency based on calculated position deviations, transforming static oscillation settings into adaptive parameters that respond to actual machining conditions to prevent unnecessary cuts

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If steady-state position deviation is not deducted from the control signal, then simple control is maintained, but unnecessary cuts occur during oscillation machining

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol system simplicityVSAvoidcut accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and removes the steady-state position deviation component from the total position deviation signal, separating it from the dynamic oscillation control to prevent unnecessary cuts caused by sustained position offsets while maintaining the essential oscillation motion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS11285576B2Servo controller
Publication Date: 2022.03.29 FANUC LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a servo controller that can prevent an unnecessary cut from being generated during oscillation machining. A servo controller which controls a machine tool 10 that turns a workpiece W by cooperative operation of a plurality of axes includes: an oscillation command generating unit 23 that generates an oscillation command for causing the workpiece W and the tool 11 to relatively oscillate; a deviation deducting unit 31, 241 that applies the oscillation command to a position deviation based on a moving command for causing the workpiece W and the tool 11 to relatively move, and deducts a steady-state position deviation; and a learning control unit 27 that calculates a compensation amount from a position deviation based on the moving command after deducting the steady-state position deviation.