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Aiming at the problem that die cutter frame was repeatedly disassembled due to unreasonable axial preload of bearing, the axial preload force of cutter roller bearing on die cutter holder was studied. Optimization methods and shortcomings of die cutting tool roll structure and bearing preload were summarized. Mathematical models were respectively established for limiting axial preload under minimum interference condition and maximum interference state by using relation between fit interference volume and axial preload . Based on finite element technique, optimization method of axial preload of die cutter bearing was proposed, and reliability verification was carried out using six Sigma method in ANSYS Workbench. The research results show that when the bearing meets the limit axial load condition, the actual assembly axial preload is maintained between 9 231.89 N -11 552.05 N. After the optimization, the maximum equivalent stress of the cutter roll in the minimum and maximum interference state is reduced by 7.2% and 5.1%, the maximum deformation in the minimum and maximum interference state is reduced by 6. 9% and 5. 1 %, and the reliability of the axial preload is improved by 49%. The problem of repeated disassembly during assembly of the die-cutting tool holder is improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, a multi-level state classification method based on support vector data description (SVDD) is proposed to detect bearing preload state. Firstly, a three-category classification support vector data description algorithm is proposed to establish the three-state non-aliasing hypersphere model, which can combine the kernel principal component analysis (KPCA) and membership degree. Then, by classifying the first-level training sample model of uniform and non-uniform preload states, the second-level training sample model of non-uniform preload states is established based on SVDD algorithm. Moreover, the balanced multi-label propagation classification criterion is defined that can be used to identify the preload state level based on the training sample model. Finally, a preload state detection system is developed, which can accurately simulate uniform/non-uniform preload states for spindle bearings. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can effectively classify the preload states of spindle bearings with average accuracy higher than 94%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bearing stiffness exhibits non-linear characteristic when the bearing is subjected to a certain external load, which will inevitably cause changes in the spindle stiffness, since bearing stiffness has a decisive impact on the spindle stiffness. In this paper, the axial stiffness softening and hardening characteristics of machine tool spindle were studied. A novel spindle axial load automatic applying device and the spindle stiffness test bench were proposed. Meantime, an axial stiffness model for the experimental spindle was established based on the bearing load-displacement model and mechanical analysis of spindle. Then, the axial stiffness of fixed position preload spindle under different preload was measured experimentally and the evolution mechanism was analyzed. The results show that when bearing preload reaches a certain relatively large threshold, a "sag" shape occurs in the axial stiffness curve, indicating the "stiffness hardening" characteristic of the spindle. On the other hand, for a small preload, no "sag" shape occurs in spindle stiffness curve, indicating the "stiffness softening" characteristic of the spindle. This phenomenon is of great significance for the acquisition of the excellent spindle stiffness properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

High-speed machining spindles are high-precision mechanisms with a complex and very sensitive behavior. Frequency response functions are required to avoid unstable cutting conditions that lead to premature failure of spindle and tool. However, FRFs are affected by stiffness loss of the bearings at high speed. Indeed, the rotor's behavior is driven by its boundary conditions which are the preloaded bearings. In order to obtain an accurate model of the preloaded bearing system, this paper focuses on the axial spindle behavior. An analytical model that computes the equilibrium state of the shaft, rear sleeve, and bearing arrangement is presented. A model enrichment method is presented with several new physical phenomena: the macroscopic deformations of the shaft and bearing rings as well as the rear sleeve's complex behavior. The significance of these phenomena is evaluated with a sensitivity analysis and used for the model updating to obtain a just accurate enough model. The contributions of these enrichments are presented for a case study performed on an industrial spindle. A good agreement between the simulation and the experimental results are achieved that validates the model updating strategy and the phenomenologically enriched model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a dynamical model for an especially designed motorized spindle with an adjustable preload mechanism and analyzes the effects of bearing preload on the spindle dynamical properties in both of the non-working and working states. In the model, the housing, rear bearing pedestal, shaft, drawbar and tool are taken into account using the finite element (FE) method. The effects of bearing preload are provided by this mathematical model as well as the experiments, in which the axial displacement of spindle tool, frequency response function (FRF), vibration displacement etc. are measured under all kinds of operating conditions. Various results such as bearing nonlinear stiffness, inherent modal shapes and frequencies of the system, spindle stiffness and chatter stability have been obtained under different preload. The good agreement between the calculated results and the tested data indicates that the model is capable of predicting the dynamical properties of the motorized spindle system accurately. And it is indicated that choosing an appropriate bearing preload can contribute to acquire good dynamical properties for the motorized spindle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chatter vibration has been a troublesome problem for a machine tool toward the high precision and high-speed machining. Essentially, the machining performance is determined by the dynamic characteristics of the machine tool structure and dynamics of cutting process of spindle tool. Prediction of the dynamic behavior at spindle tool tip is therefore of importance for assessing the machining stability of a machine tool at design stage. This study was aimed to evaluate the machining stability of a vertical milling system under the interactive influence of the spindle unit and the machine frame structure. To this end, a realistic finite element model of a vertical milling tool was generated by incorporating the spindle-bearing model into the head stock mounted on machine frame. The influences of the dynamics of spindle-bearing system and the machine frame structure were investigated respectively. Current results show that the machine tool spindle system demonstrates different dynamic behaviors at different frequency ranges, which are also characterized as structural modes and spindle modes, respectively. In particular, the maximum compliance of spindle tool tip was found to occur at the bending vibrations of spindle shaft and vary with the preload amount of spindle bearing. The machining stabilities were predicted to different extent, depending on the exciting modes which could be related to the influences of machine frame and spindle unit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study investigates the cause of the loosening of the lock nut in a forklift drive axle. Structural analysis of the wheel shaft assembly revealed that the slippage on the contact surface of the lock nut was considerable, especially when the preloads on the bearing set were lacking. Macroscopic observation of the worn out contact surface revealed that circular scratches were formed whose radii were nearly the same as the slippage distance in the structural analysis results. Experimental simulation of the loosening of the lock nut was successfully carried out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

High-speed machining has continuously pushed the demand of spindles with higher speed and higher reliability. In order to design, analyze, and test spindles in a virtual environment, accurate modeling of the spindle dynamics during the running state is essential. This paper investigates the variations of interference fit and bearing preload condition induced by centrifugal expansion deformations at high speed. Firstly, the elastic expansion deformations of the rotating parts due to centrifugal force are calculated based on mechanics of elasticity. It is found that the centrifugal expansion deformation of the bearing inner ring is much larger than the deformation of the shaft when the rotational speed increases, and therefore the amount of the interference between the shaft and the bearing decreases with the speed. Then, with consideration of the centrifugal expansion deformation, a dynamic model of high-speed rolling ball bearings is presented with experimental validation. With the proposed bearing model, centrifugal effects on the bearing preload condition are studied in detail. It is shown that the bearing contact angle decreases, while the contact load increases with the centrifugal expansion deformation of the bearing inner ring. The radial bearing stiffness increases, whereas the axial bearing stiffness decreases a little, due to the resultant effects of the decreased contact angle and the increased contact load. The preload condition of the spindle bearing is strengthened by the centrifugal expansion effect of the bearing inner ring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]