Dynamic characteristics and research on the dual-drive feed mechanism

The dual-drive feed mechanism (DDFM) based on the drive at the center of gravity (DCG) principle has been widely adopted in computer numerical control (CNC) machines and industrial robots that require high precision and high stability. The friction force affected by feed rates and moving parts positions can change the contact stiffness of kinematic joints, which can further impact on dynamic characteristics of the DDFM and cause dual axes difference. Considering the contact stiffness of kinematic joints, this paper adopts the lumped parameter method to establish the general dynamic model of the DDFM. The equivalent axial stiffness of kinematic joint and feed system transmission stiffness are all derived regarding the influence of feed rates and moving parts positions. The dynamic experiments on the DDFM with different feed rates and moving parts positions are carried out to verify the proposed model. The results suggest that in the motion stage, the DDFM's natural frequency is greater than that in the static stage, and behaves differently in different feed rates and moving parts positions. The axial contact stiffness value of the ball-screw and nut B can reach 0 when the feed rate increases. When the moving parts are in the middle position of the crossbeam, the DDFM is the most stable and the dynamic performance is the best.

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The study investigated the dynamic properties of DDFM based on the DCG principle, established a dynamic model, and conducted dynamic experiments to validate the model. The results showed that in the motion stage, the natural frequency of DDFM is greater than in the static stage, and different feed rates and moving parts positions result in different dynamic performance. The DDFM is most stable and has the best dynamic performance when the moving parts are in the middle position of the crossbeam.