20%
Weight Reduced
25%
Improvement Structural Rigidity
BACKGROUND
A Vertical Honing Machine was developed for high-precision machining applications where spindle accuracy 2-micron.
CHALLENGE
- Achieving ≤ 2 µm spindle runout under operating conditions
- Maintaining high stiffness of the spindle and supporting structure
- Minimizing deformation due to cutting forces
- Preventing resonance and vibration affecting machining accuracy
- Reducing machine weight while maintaining strength
- Meeting customer-defined cycle time and functional requirements
APPROACH
- Structural FEA under cutting load conditions
- Weld strength verification
- Modal analysis to identify and eliminate resonance risks
- Deflection and stiffness assessment of critical components
- Design optimization based on simulation results
- Final validation prior to manufacturing release