Numerical and Experimental Modal Analysis of CNC Machine
2021 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
Numerical and Experimental Modal Analysis of RAW CNC milling machine was performed in this project. The RAW CNC machine's lightweight, easy assembling, and operation features make it a good choice for hobbyists and professionals. As the machine is subjected to vibration during the milling process, the work is intended to study the machine's dynamic behaviour through Finite Element Method (FEM) in the first stage, followed by validating it with Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA). The simulation and experimentation are focused on X and Y-axis. In the first stage, the inventor model of the machine was created and then simulated in COMSOL Multi-physics and Nastran by extracting mode shapes and frequencies. In the second stage, experimentation was carried out in the laboratory for both axes separately. Through the EMA, the four resonance frequencies and their mode shape were determined and compared with the simulated FEM modal. The result showed the first lowest frequency for the x-axis in experimental modal had a bit more deviations than finite element simulation, which raised the need for estimation of possible causes of error. However, the deviation range between experimental and FEM simulation is below 16.68%, which was acceptable for all other modes. From the analysis, the Y-axis beams were the weakest part of the machine. Finally, methods for improving the model was recommended, which could be applied in future models to increase the stiffness of the machine.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2021. , p. 124
National Category
Mechanical Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:bth-21652OAI: oai:DiVA.org:bth-21652DiVA, id: diva2:1566249
Subject / course
MT2565 Master's Thesis in Mechanical Engineering - Structural Mechanics
Educational program
MTAMT Master of Science Programme in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Structural Mechanics
Presentation
2021-06-02, Zoom, Karlskrona, 22:26 (English)
Supervisors
Examiners
2021-06-292021-06-142021-06-29Bibliographically approved