Pre-tensioning fixture development for machining of thin-walled components

Jiayuan He, Yan Wang, Nabil Gindy

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    Abstract

    Pre-tensioning forces are, in essence, the application of selective clamping forces on components prior to machining to create a "stress field" envelope that aids the processes of components. Utilisation of pretension forces prior to process offers advantages of increasing component rigidity, thus reducing the deflection from process, and holding the components in a way to counteract the machining forces etc. However, the scientific research of pre-tensioning forces has not been extensively or comprehensively investigated. The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of applying pre-tensioning forces on thin walled components, and more specifically, focuses on the development of appropriate fixtures to achieve optimal performance from pre-tensioning. Finite Element Analyses (FEA) were used intensively to analyse the impact of pre-tensioning forces on components during machining process considering machining deflections. After the FE models were validated from experiments, stiffness of components under the action of pre-tensioning forces can be predicted for the development of future fixture design.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvanced Manufacturing Technology
    Pages319-326
    Number of pages8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2011
    Event2011 International Conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ADME 2011 - Guangzhou, China
    Duration: 16 Sept 201118 Sept 2011

    Publication series

    NameAdvanced Materials Research
    Volume314-316
    ISSN (Print)1022-6680

    Conference

    Conference2011 International Conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ADME 2011
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityGuangzhou
    Period16/09/1118/09/11

    Keywords

    • FEA
    • Fixtures
    • Milling process

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