Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool

The core mechanism of existing CNC tool changers is typically a single composite cam swinging rod linkage. This setup has two main drawbacks: amplified vibration errors and high impact forces due to the swinging rod. To address these, this study focuses on CNC tool changers, specifically selecting t...

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Main Authors: Xinbo Zhang, Xiaobing Zhang, Xigui Wang, Zhongping Lai, Wenxue Zhu, Yujie Zhang
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/12/898
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Xiaobing Zhang
Xigui Wang
Zhongping Lai
Wenxue Zhu
Yujie Zhang
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Xigui Wang
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description The core mechanism of existing CNC tool changers is typically a single composite cam swinging rod linkage. This setup has two main drawbacks: amplified vibration errors and high impact forces due to the swinging rod. To address these, this study focuses on CNC tool changers, specifically selecting the up-and-down motion follower and proposing a novel double composite cam push rod type mechanism. Solid modeling for both mechanisms was conducted using Creo and Matlab, and theoretical modeling of the contact forces for each follower type was completed. Comparative analysis shows the push rod follower exhibits lower contact forces than the swinging rod. Using the Adams platform, the dynamic characteristics of both mechanisms were analyzed, leading to an optimized design for the push rod type. An experimental model, scaled to 0.5, was built to compare experimental data with simulation results. The findings verify the accuracy of the models, supporting the feasibility of the push rod type tool changer.
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spelling doaj-art-5f16de797db443d099f26a67db0c62342024-12-27T14:37:06ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022024-12-01121289810.3390/machines12120898Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine ToolXinbo Zhang0Xiaobing Zhang1Xigui Wang2Zhongping Lai3Wenxue Zhu4Yujie Zhang5School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Polytechnic Road, Xiamen 361024, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Polytechnic Road, Xiamen 361024, ChinaCollege of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Ave, Xiamen 361021, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Polytechnic Road, Xiamen 361024, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Polytechnic Road, Xiamen 361024, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Polytechnic Road, Xiamen 361024, ChinaThe core mechanism of existing CNC tool changers is typically a single composite cam swinging rod linkage. This setup has two main drawbacks: amplified vibration errors and high impact forces due to the swinging rod. To address these, this study focuses on CNC tool changers, specifically selecting the up-and-down motion follower and proposing a novel double composite cam push rod type mechanism. Solid modeling for both mechanisms was conducted using Creo and Matlab, and theoretical modeling of the contact forces for each follower type was completed. Comparative analysis shows the push rod follower exhibits lower contact forces than the swinging rod. Using the Adams platform, the dynamic characteristics of both mechanisms were analyzed, leading to an optimized design for the push rod type. An experimental model, scaled to 0.5, was built to compare experimental data with simulation results. The findings verify the accuracy of the models, supporting the feasibility of the push rod type tool changer.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/12/898CNC machine toolswinging rod typepush rod typeCAM tool changing mechanism
spellingShingle Xinbo Zhang
Xiaobing Zhang
Xigui Wang
Zhongping Lai
Wenxue Zhu
Yujie Zhang
Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool
Machines
CNC machine tool
swinging rod type
push rod type
CAM tool changing mechanism
title Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool
title_full Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool
title_fullStr Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool
title_full_unstemmed Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool
title_short Simulation and Analysis of Double Compound CAM Pusher Tool Changing Mechanism for NC Machine Tool
title_sort simulation and analysis of double compound cam pusher tool changing mechanism for nc machine tool
topic CNC machine tool
swinging rod type
push rod type
CAM tool changing mechanism
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/12/898
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