Influence of guideway friction on the cutting point receptance in machine tools

Motivated by the fact that the tool cutting point (TCP) receptance demonstrates significant variation between the idle and in-motion conditions of a machine tool, this paper studies the relationship between guideway friction and TCP dynamics. The fundamental effect is modelled and demonstrated on a laboratory testbench considering structural mechanics, servo dynamics, and guideway friction. The findings are then extended to an industrial-scale machine, for which improved measurement of the TCP receptance is obtained using a dedicated inertial linear actuator. Finally, practical in-motion impact hammer testing guidelines are proposed for more accurate characterization of the TCP receptance and chatter stability predictions.