Comparison of Measurement Procedures for Evaluating Thermal Errors of Machine Tools due to Moving Linear Axes

Published

June 1, 2005

Author(s)

Michael L. McGlauflin, Johannes A. Soons, M A. Donmez

Abstract

This paper investigates an alternative method to assess thermal errors due to the heat generated by moving linear axes using a spindle-mounted probe and simple artifacts.  The angular errors introduced by the warm-up of individual axes (X, Y and Z) are obtained by probing multiple points on table mounted artifacts.  A discussion is presented of how the errors of the axes are estimated from changes in the location of points on artifacts.  Repeatability testing and comparison with data taken by an independent laser-based system verify the performance.  The paper describes the design of the test, sign conventions and analysis procedure.  The results show excellent repeatability and good correlation to data gathered with the laser-based system.

Proceedings Title

Laser Metrology and Machine Peformance VII, 7th International Conference on Laser Metrology, CMM and Machine Tool Performance, LANDAMAP 2005

Conference Dates

June 27-30, 2005

Conference Location

Bedford, UK

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

Thermal Errors, Machine Tool, probing, linear axes, Determination of Thermal Effects

Citation

McGlauflin, M. , Soons, J. and Donmez, M. (2005), Comparison of Measurement Procedures for Evaluating Thermal Errors of Machine Tools due to Moving Linear Axes, Laser Metrology and Machine Peformance VII, 7th International Conference on Laser Metrology, CMM and Machine Tool Performance, LANDAMAP 2005, Bedford, UK, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=821996 (Accessed December 11, 2024)