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State-of-the-art review on vibration-assisted milling: principle, system design, and application

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Vibration-assisted machining (VAM) is an external energy assisted machining method to improve the material removal process by superimposing high frequency and small amplitude vibration onto tool or workpiece motion. VAM has been applied to several machining processes, including turning, drilling, grinding, and more recently milling, for the processing of hard-to-machine materials. This paper gives a critical review of vibration-assisted milling (VAMilling) research. The basic kinematic equations of 1D and 2D VAMilling are formulated and three typical tool-workpiece separation types are proposed. State-of-the-art on the principle and structural design of VAM systems are reviewed. The benefits and applications of VAMilling are discussed with emphasis on machining of hard-to-machine materials. Finally, the paper concludes with future possibilities for VAMilling.

Source: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

DOI: 10.1007/s00170-018-2073-z

Authors: Wanqun Chen, Dehong Huo, Yilun Shi, J. M. Hale

Institutions: Harbin Institute of Technology, Newcastle University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced machining processes and optimization

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,990

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Harbin Institute of Technology, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council