{"id":2385,"date":"2024-10-26T16:25:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T08:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdftools.com\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2024-10-26T16:25:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T08:25:40","slug":"reducing-vibration-in-cnc-milling-application-cases-of-milling-cuttersreducing-vibration-in-cnc-milling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdftools.com\/de\/reducing-vibration-in-cnc-milling-application-cases-of-milling-cuttersreducing-vibration-in-cnc-milling\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing vibration in CNC milling, application cases of milling cuttersReducing Vibration in CNC Milling"},"content":{"rendered":"

In CNC milling, vibrations may occur due to the limitations of cutting tools, tool holders, machines, workpieces, or fixtures, which can have an adverse impact on machining accuracy, surface quality, and machining efficiency. To reduce cutting vibration, it is necessary to consider relevant factors. The following is a comprehensive summary for your reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Poor Rigidity of Fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Evaluate the direction of the cutting forces<\/strong>\u00a0and provide adequate support or improve the fixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Reduce the depth of cut (ap)<\/strong>\u00a0to lower the cutting forces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose sparsely toothed and uneven pitch end mills<\/strong>\u00a0with sharper cutting edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select flute types<\/strong>\u00a0with smaller tip radius and narrower parallel land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Use fine-grained uncoated inserts<\/strong>\u00a0or thin-coated inserts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Avoid machining<\/strong>\u00a0when the workpiece support is insufficient to resist the cutting forces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Poor Axial Rigidity of Workpieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Consider using square shoulder end mills<\/strong>\u00a0with positive rake angles (90\u00b0 primary deflection angle).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Choose inserts<\/strong>\u00a0with L-shaped flutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Decrease axial cutting forces<\/strong>\u00a0by reducing the depth of cut, using smaller tip radii, and narrower parallel lands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Select uneven pitch and sparsely toothed end mills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Check for tool wear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Inspect the runout of the tool holder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Improve the clamping condition<\/strong>\u00a0of the tool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      3. Excessive Tool Overhang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Minimize overhang<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Use uneven pitch and sparsely toothed end mills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Balance radial and axial cutting forces<\/strong>\u00a0– 45\u00b0 primary deflection angle, larger tip radius, or round insert end mills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Increase the feed per tooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Use inserts with light-cutting geometries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Reduce the axial depth of cut (af)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Apply climb milling<\/strong>\u00a0during finishing operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Use vibration-dampening extended adapters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. For solid carbide end mills and indexable head mills<\/strong>, try using fewer teeth and\/or a larger helix angle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        4. Milling Square Shoulders with a Less Rigid Spindle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Choose the smallest possible diameter end mill<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Select light-cutting end mills and inserts<\/strong>\u00a0with sharp cutting edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Try climb milling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Check the spindle runout<\/strong>\u00a0to see if it is within the acceptable range of the machine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          5. Unstable Table Feed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Try climb milling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Tighten the machine’s feed mechanism<\/strong>; for CNC machines, adjust the feed screw.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. For conventional machines<\/strong>, adjust the locking screws or replace the ball screw.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            6. Cutting Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Lower the cutting speed (vc)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Increase the feed (fz)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Change the depth of cut (ap)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              7. Poor Stability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Shorten the overhang<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Enhance stability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                8. Vibration in Corners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n