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Effects of preloads on joints on dynamic stiffness of a whole machine tool structure.
; Ro, S.K. Chen, Y.J. Linear axes in CNC and machine tools - consisting of linear guides and screw drives - are complex, highly engineered, and balanced system that make our lives easier when they are maintained properly, and turn into nightmares when they are serviced incorrectly. Screws often are coated with a thin dense chrome, black oxide, or nickel-plated finish as a first line of defense. Identifying the proper tightening torque M_A and available locknuts, Using the correct precision locknut and wrench/socket. Newer Post , QOTD: What Should I Do with Old Bearings on My Shelf? Zhou, C.G. ; Liu, Z.D. ; Ou, Y. Papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and undergo peer review September 14, 2020, QOTD: Can I Use a Ball Bearing to Support my Ball Screw? Starts are the number of independent threads on the screw shaft. Featuring efficiencies of at least 90%, ball screws are one of the most economical ways of converting rotary motion into precision linear motion. To calculate the column strength to verify a screw can carry the required load without buckling, solve for: where Fc = permissible axial load to buckling (N); and C = a factor determined by the ball-screw support methods, where: One end fixed and the other free, C = 0.25. Root diameter is the minimum diameter of the screw measured at the bottommost point of the threads. Nguyen et al. Nut wipers made of felt or plastic brush the nut free of dirt and other debris and keep contaminants from entering the ball nut. Environment: Because ball screws often work in environments exposed to dirt and debris, manufacturers should take precautions to keep out contaminants and prevent premature failure. If youre experiencing these issues, its possible that you, your CNC service tech, or your maintenance team is making a mistake with just one component: the ball screw support bearing. Visit our dedicated information section to learn more about MDPI. Know It All: N and NN Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings. Experimental analysis and simulation of nonlinear microscopic behavior of ball screw mechanism for ultra-precision positioning. The pitch multiplied by the number of starts equals the lead of the screw. Lash is the result of axial movement between a nut and screw without rotation. As shown in, The structure of a single nut ball screw with preload applied by variable lead is shown in, Combining Equations (1), (3) and (4), the coordinates of the raceway centers corresponding to the, Considering that the center position of the nut raceway changes with the worktable posture variation, this affects the functions of the screw-nut restoring force. Due to their steel-on-steel design, bearing manufacturers have developed techniques to calculate the life expectancy of ball screws. Wei, C.C. permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. If the selected screw does not meet compression-load criteria, consider the following options: Change end fixity; for example, from simple to fixed. While lash can disrupt the accuracy of the screw, it typically occurs without any serious issues. ; Lin, J.F. The UCI World Cup is about t twitter.com/i/web/status/1. % Zhen, N.; An, Q. [, The dynamic characteristic of the feed system is significant for the machining accuracy of the workpiece. Ball screws handle both compression and tensile loads. So if you find the torque values in the catalog and a torque wrench in the shop, you should be good to go? Inch/imperial screws, which factor in the lead of the screw, have dynamic-load ratings for 1 million inches of linear travel. Wei, C.C. Part C J. Mech. <> Please let us know what you think of our products and services. Tensile loads, on the other hand, often stretch the screw axially. endobj This hard stop prevents over-torquing and damaging the bearing. Compression loads tend to compress or squeeze the screw axially, which can make screws bow out. Ball circle diameter is the diameter of the circle created by the center of the ball bearings when they contact both the screw and nut. And finally: 4) ball screws supports use offset grinding of bearing rings to set preload in a bearing. Mech. The end fixity of bearings defines how a screw is supported at both ends. Lin, M.C.
Ball screw supports look like standard ball bearings, but their precision - specifically relating to axial runout and preload - are closer to super precision spindle bearings. Charts to help calculate column loading can be found at: Metric: www.nookindustries.com/LinearLibraryItem/Col_Stren_w_EZM, Inch: www.nookindustries.com/LinearLibraryItem/Column_Strength__SRT__XPR_and_SGT_Inch_Screws. Considering that the vibration characteristics of the feed system are mainly affected by screw nut, screw shaft and ball bearing, a novel nine degree-of-freedom dynamic model of the feed system is established in this paper by deriving the restoring force functions of the screw nut and ball bearing along the, The ball screw feed system model is composed of a worktable, a nut, a screw shaft, balls, two linear guides, two angular contact ball bearings and a deep groove ball bearing, as shown in, To deduce the restoring force function at the screw-nut interface, the position relationship of the raceway centers of the screw and nut needs to be described, and then the transformation relationship between the different coordinate systems should be established. ; writing, C.L. and S.W. Promotions, new products, and downtime-reducing tips - directly to your inbox. 13 0 obj (3) With the increase of the initial contact angle and number of loaded balls, the axial stiffness increases and the axial vibration nonlinearity decreases for the feed system. For For manufacturers looking to extend the life of their screws, its often beneficial to order a larger-size screw to handle a larger load. Does this address some of the issues youve seen in your equipment? Li, B.; Luo, B.; Mao, X.Y. Backdriving occurs when a motor-driven ball screw free-falls once the motor shuts off. Acme screws, which have lower effiicency, are less likely to experience backdriving. Manuf. ; Zhang, H.Z. Kinematical analyses and transmission efficiency of a preloaded ball screw operating at high rotational speeds. Liu, C.; Zhao, C.Y. Have you been following these steps all along? Lin, M.C. Future work will aim to study the influence of excitation amplitude and assembly error on the coupling vibration of the feed system. permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. ; Chen, Z.T. Xu, M.T. several techniques or approaches, or a comprehensive review paper with concise and precise updates on the latest One end with a double bearing, the other with a single bearing. Determining the screws load direction as well as the type of mounting (end fixity) helps when selecting screws, as engineers must account for both critical speed and buckling (discussed later). https://www.facebook.com/MachineDesignMagazine/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/10998894. interesting to authors, or important in this field. Multiple or spaced pairs of bearings are more rigid than simple supports. May 17, 2021, INA ZKLR Ball Screw Supports: All You Need in One Package? H\0{b.U B[b 1D{o_Gf:WZMA. No comments have been added yet. Lead is the linear distance traveled by the nut or screw during one full rotation. Proc. 8 0 obj Preload, in mechanical terms, is a compressive or tensile force applied to a system or component at installation and before forces of operation. This permits heavier loads, but friction from the contact can reduce bearing life. Vibration analysis of a coupled feed system with nonlinear kinematic joints. Wei, C.C. End fixity breaks down into three basic types: free (no support); simple (supported at a single point); and fixed (rigidly restrained). Zhang, J.; Zhang, H.; Du, C.; Zhao, W. Research on the dynamics of ball screw feed system with high acceleration. Dynamic characteristics optimization for a whole vertical machining center based on the configuration of joint stiffness. feed system; raceway center; nonlinear dynamics; excitation amplitude; design parameters. Of all the screws used for industrial motion control, ball screws rise to the head of the class, offering several advantages over other options such as roller screws and acme screws. However, the influence of design parameters on the axial vibration of the feed system in the resonance region is rarely discussed. ; Erkorkmaz, K. Accurate control of ball screw drives using pole-placement vibration damping and a novel trajectory prefilter.
Note that in such cases, the screw is highly rigid and extra care should be taken to ensure compliance. With the excitation amplitude increasing, the axial vibration of the feed system exits the softening, hardening type nonlinearity and jump phenomenon in the amplitude-frequency curves. To select the correct ball screw and nut for a specific application, engineers should consider design factors like loads, life expectancy, speed, length, and mountings. Lubrication: The types of ball-screw applications vary widely, so theres no definitive recommendation for the type and amount of lubrication needed. Mech. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media. Normal screws come with a relative amount of lash, and screws which are only loaded in one direction wont be affected by lash. You are accessing a machine-readable page. While a light oil or grease suits most applications, avoid using lubricants containing molydisulfide or graphite. With the increase of the length of screw shaft, the axial stiffness of the feed system is decreased, resulting in the vibration amplitude increasing and the main resonance frequency moving to the low frequency region. Mi, L.; Yin, G.F.; Sun, M.N. This applies to INA ZKLF, ZKLN, ZKLR, DKLFA, and ZKLFA bearing assemblies as well as single row FAG BSB/7602/7603 screw support bearings. Design of the ball screw mechanism for optimal efficiency.
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According to the homogeneous coordinates transformation, the restoring forces of ball screws along the, Similar to the restoring force calculation for the screw-nut left section method, the position vectors of the raceway centers corresponding to the, The coordinates of the raceway centers for the screw-nut right section in, By the homogeneous coordinate transformation, the coordinates of the raceway centers for the screw-nut right section in, According to the position relationship of raceway centers, the radial distance, Considering that the ball may lose contact with the raceway, the contact force, According to the position relationship of raceway centers, the contact angle, By transforming the ball contact force into an equivalent force along the, To calculate the restoring force of bearings, the position relationship of the raceway centers should be determined. endobj ; Guo, Q.Z. The Dynamics of lead-screw drives: Low-order modeling and experiments. The published, but well hidden, secret of torquing precision locknuts on ball screw supports. 2) Linear profile rail guidance systems use preload between the guideway (or rail) and the carriage, usually by sorting and oversizing rolling elements - balls or rollers - to reduce deflection. Part C-J. Lash can be controlled through preloading. progress in the field that systematically reviews the most exciting advances in scientific literature. Gu, J.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, H. Influences of wear on dynamic characteristics of angular contact ball bearings. Preload serves a variety of purposes including changing resonance, increasing strength, and mitigating buckling. Okwudire, C.E. Additionally, the effects of the initial contact angle, length of screw shaft and number of loaded balls on the axial vibration of the feed system in the resonance region are discussed. All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. While compression loads can be more problematic, tensile loads may cause a screw to elongate and crack. Deng, C.Y. Eng. Life expectancy, L, can be calculated from the following equations: where L = life in revolutions; Ca = basic dynamic-load rating; Fm = equivalent axial load (N); and fw = fatigue factor. All rights reserved. We referenced the INA ZKLF bearings and their manufacturer Schaefflers resources, but the basic principles are suitable for bearings from most precision bearing manufacturers - provide your bearings numbers and we can build a step by step procedure just for you. For example, a lead might be shifted from 5.00 mm to 5.05 mm to shift the ball bearings in a different direction inside the ball nut. choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. The contact force and contact angle for the right angular contact ball bearing can be expressed as: According to the homogeneous coordinate transformation, the coordinates of the inner and outer raceway centers for the deep groove ball bearing in, Combining Equations (47) and (48), the radial distance, Considering that the ball may lose contact with the raceway and according to the Hertz contact theory, the contact force, Under the influence of the screw-nut restoring force, the bending deformation of the screw shaft for the worktable locating at middle position is shown in. Pitch is the axial distance between two consecutive threads on a screw. Both ends supported with quad bearings. ; Wen, B.C. Living the High (Precision) Life - Does Better Precision Equal Better Bearings? A new approach to identifying the dynamic behavior of CNC machine tools with respect to different worktable feed speeds. This is the preferred method when considering compactness, but it reduces load capacity. 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Investigation of load distribution and deformations for ball screws with the effects of turning torque and geometric errors. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Feature Papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. Proc. Dynamic-load ratings for metric screws indicate a load in Newtons that can be carried for 1 million revolutions. For axial excitation amplitudes, The 3-D frequency spectrum of the worktable vibration along the. ; Lai, R.S. Ground screws are generally preferred over rolled versions in aerospace applications, because the seam formed close to the major diameter of the screw shaft is thought to have potential for crack propagation. Some manufacturers do, however, produce highly accurate screws through tightly controlled rolling processes. In addition, = a factor determined by the ball-screw support method, where: One end fixed and the other free, = 0.59. As the nut traverses, the boot expands and contracts like an accordion. Dynamic analysis of a ball screw feed system with time-varying and piecewise-nonlinear stiffness. According to Equations (17), (30) and (55), the restoring force of the ball screws is a function of these parameters. The axial deformation of screw shaft at the screw-nut interface is: Assuming that the worktable is located at the middle position of screw shaft, the screw shaft stiffness can be obtained according to the force-displacement relationship of the Euler Bernoulli beam, given by: The vibration characteristics of the feed system are affected by three harmonic forces, According to the above analysis, the restoring force of the screw nut and bearings are a time-varying piecewise nonlinear function due to the contact behaviors between the ball and raceway, which leads to the nonlinear vibration behaviors of the feed system. Investigation on coupled vibration of machine tool table system with position deviations. Bellows boots come in various materials that suit everything from light-duty to the most extreme applications. Hybrid modeling of ball screw drives with coupled axial, torsional, and lateral dynamics. Heres a closer look. ; Ravani, B.; Velinsky, S.A. Kinematics of the ball screw mechanism. Inst. ; Altintas, Y. For any engineer working with ball screws, it helps to understand some key terminology. Analysis of a ball screw with a preload and lubrication. Tighten the locknut set screws to 0.5 x M_m and then full M_m torque. Correlation between preload and no-load drag torque of ball screws. Furthermore, the effect of the excitation amplitude on the axial vibration of the feed system is investigated by the frequency-amplitude curve and 3-D frequency spectrum. The authors declare that there are no competing interests. ; Wang, X.H. In this study, a nine degree-of-freedom dynamic model of the feed system is established by deriving the stiffness of the screw shaft and restoring the force functions of the screw nut and bearings. <>/XObject<>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Font<>>>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792]/ArtBox[ 0 0 612 792]/TrimBox[ 0 0 612 792]/Type/Page/Parent 2 0 R /Contents 38 0 R /CropBox[ 0 0 612 792]/Rotate 0/Annots 39 0 R >> Gu, J.; Zhang, Y. Huang, S.J. Analysis of stress and fatigue life of ball screw with considering the dimension errors of balls. ; Hecker, R.L. The statements, opinions and data contained in the journals are solely [, The vibrations of the feed system along different directions are coupled with each other. ; Park, J.K. Study of ball screw system preload monitoring during operation based on the motor current and screw-nut vibration. ; Cai, H.; Peng, F.Y. Lead shifting manufactures a shift or offset in the lead of the ball nut. 51775094). Instit. Eng. With the increase of excitation amplitude, the dynamic response of the feed system exits the softening, hardening type nonlinearity and jump phenomenon. For instance, static loads are generally straightforward and reach the maximum limit when screw and nut are loaded to their capacity without damage. Assuming that the contact angles do not vary after loading, Mei et al. Wang, W.; Zhou, Y.; Wang, H.; Li, C.Y. Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly Static load distribution analysis of ball screws with nut position variation. In this paper, the THK SBN4016 type of ball screws, NTN 7206B type of angular contact ball bearing and NSK 6206Z type of deep groove ball bearing are selected to carry out numerical simulation, and their main parameters are shown in, To verify the accuracy of the proposed dynamic model, the experimental model of the feed system was established, as shown in, It is widely known that the axial vibration of the worktable is the key factor for the machining accuracy and stability of the feed system. Obviously, the vibration characteristics of the feed system are influenced by these parameters. prior to publication. Improved screw-nut interface model for high-performance ball screw drives. A good rule of thumb is to always apply enough lubrication to maintain a thin lubricant film between the nut and screw. The speed that excites the natural frequency of the screw is referred to as the critical speed. Moreover, ball screws can be cost-effective alternatives to pneumatic and hydraulic actuators. Fixity also affects critical speed, column loading, and overall performance. Mei, X.; Tsutsumi, M.; Tao, T.; Sun, N. Study on the load distribution of ball screws with errors. Rolled screws are manufactured in a process that uses rotating dies to deform round metal bars and generate a helical thread pattern. However, contamination, lubrication, and improper mounting and installation techniques can also shorten a ball screws lifetime. Zou, C.; Zhang, H.; Lu, D.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, W. Effect of the screw-nut joint stiffness on the position-dependent dynamics of a vertical ball screw feed system without counterweight. Wipers offer another form of protection. ; He, D.; Zhang, Y.M. Backdriving: When loading ball screws, its important to remember backdriving. Feature Ground screws are made from a process by which a grinding wheel cuts screw threads into case-hardened material. ; Wen, B.C. Fukada, S.; Fang, B.; Shigeno, A. The statements, opinions and data contained in the journal, 1996-2022 MDPI (Basel, Switzerland) unless otherwise stated. Ball selection is a low-cost method that involves using preselected, oversized ball bearings to create four points of contact between the nut and screw. Editors Choice articles are based on recommendations by the scientific editors of MDPI journals from around the world. We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience. This is a cost-effective manufacturing method, but typically produces screws with lower accuracy, compared to ground screws. ; Meng, X.L. Wear analysis of the offset type preloaded ball-screw operating at high speed. ; validation, C.L. April 28, 2020. HtMK1st2D-QPPA{($kYf3jy= R;c,% sDl-A9l];VcQ:rayLV7[5rI?46jW,A(Gp wKAh5;Mj&${Sm!% 9Oa|QB\PcOMeu($`Ouv)5R{$f Modeling and vibration mode analysis of a ball screw drive. When a screw loaded in compression exceeds its limit of elastic stability, the screw will fail through bending or buckling. Eng. and Z.L. Any type of overturning or side load can reduce screw life by up to 90%. Zhao, J.J.; Lin, M.X. The initial contact angle, length of screw shaft and number of loaded balls are the main parameters in the design of the ball screw. Part B-J. The screw will resonate regardless of screw orientation or whether the nut rotates about the screw. and C.Z. Installing Ball Screw Support Bearingsand the Biggest Mistake People Make, ZM and ZMA Series Radial Clamping Precision Locknuts, N/NN/NNU Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings, RNA48../RNA49.. Series without Inner Ring, NK / NKI Machine Needle Roller Bearings - Light Series, NJ Series - Semi-locating, single row, with cage, NU.. Series single row, non-locating, with cage, SL1822.. Series Full Complement Single Row, SL1830.. Series - full complement single row, SL1850.. 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The influence of the excitation amplitude and design parameters on the axial vibration are analyzed. Nguyen, T.L. Hung, J.P.; Lai, Y.L. Shaft straightness and assembly alignment can also play a role, so manufacturers recommend that maximum speed be limited to 80% of theoretical critical speed. The ball screw is a transmission device that converts linear motion into rotary motion or rotary motion into linear motion, and it has the advantages of high position accuracy, load capacity and fatigue life [, The feed system contains many kinematic joints, and their contact load distribution is an important factor to determine the static behavior and contributes to the dynamic behaviors of the feed system. To avoid this, install brakes on motors or use safety pins to lessen the risk and catch the load. NSK TAC and Nachis TAB ball screw supports are single row axial angular contact bearings like the FAG BSB/7602/7603 series and their assemblies use the same basic instructions. A ball screw consists of a threaded shaft and a nut, and either one can act as the traversing component. MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. ; Horng, J.H. Okwudire, C.E. Jonathan Kasberg is Program Manager for Nook Industries, Cleveland, Ohio.
The aim is to provide a snapshot of some of the most exciting work Similarly, the geometric center of screw shaft at the screw-nut interface exits three translational displacements, Combining Equations (8) and (9), the radial distance, With the increase of excitation amplitudes, the ball may lose contact with the raceway, which affects the nonlinear contact characteristics of the feed system. ; supervision, C.Z. ; Villegas, F.J.; Flores, G.M. %PDF-1.7 Inst. This site requires you to register or login to post a comment. We assumed that at the geometric center of the worktable exists three translational displacements, Because the screw shaft at the screw-nut interface is short, we assumed that this section of screw shaft is rigid. Zhang, W.; Zhang, X.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, W. Analysis of lead screw pre-stretching influences on the natural frequency of ball screw feed system. Liu, C.; Zhao, C.Y. ; formal analysis, C.L. Mech. This type of Wang, M.; Zan, T.; Gao, X.; Li, S. Suppression of the time-varying vibration of ball screws induced from the continuous movement of the nut using multiple tuned mass dampers. The symptoms are nearly endless: Rough operation with charter marked parts. ; Feng, H.T. Pro. Dynamic loads are thrust loads that, when applied to the ball nut and rotating screw assembly, result in a specific minimum life. January 8, 2021, Know It All: N and NN Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings Providing Worldwide Capabilities for Cost Effective Circuit Breaker Designs, Power Suppliers Cover a Wide Input Voltage Range, The first ride of the team @thoemusmaxon on Brazilian soil to get used to the climate. End bearings give the screw stability and rigidity. Subscribe to receive issue release notifications and newsletters from MDPI journals, You can make submissions to other journals. ; Zhang, Y.M. paper provides an outlook on future directions of research or possible applications. In order to be human-readable, please install an RSS reader. those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the publisher and the editor(s).
Effects of preloads on joints on dynamic stiffness of a whole machine tool structure.
; Ro, S.K. Chen, Y.J. Linear axes in CNC and machine tools - consisting of linear guides and screw drives - are complex, highly engineered, and balanced system that make our lives easier when they are maintained properly, and turn into nightmares when they are serviced incorrectly. Screws often are coated with a thin dense chrome, black oxide, or nickel-plated finish as a first line of defense. Identifying the proper tightening torque M_A and available locknuts, Using the correct precision locknut and wrench/socket. Newer Post , QOTD: What Should I Do with Old Bearings on My Shelf? Zhou, C.G. ; Liu, Z.D. ; Ou, Y. Papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and undergo peer review September 14, 2020, QOTD: Can I Use a Ball Bearing to Support my Ball Screw? Starts are the number of independent threads on the screw shaft. Featuring efficiencies of at least 90%, ball screws are one of the most economical ways of converting rotary motion into precision linear motion. To calculate the column strength to verify a screw can carry the required load without buckling, solve for: where Fc = permissible axial load to buckling (N); and C = a factor determined by the ball-screw support methods, where: One end fixed and the other free, C = 0.25. Root diameter is the minimum diameter of the screw measured at the bottommost point of the threads. Nguyen et al. Nut wipers made of felt or plastic brush the nut free of dirt and other debris and keep contaminants from entering the ball nut. Environment: Because ball screws often work in environments exposed to dirt and debris, manufacturers should take precautions to keep out contaminants and prevent premature failure. If youre experiencing these issues, its possible that you, your CNC service tech, or your maintenance team is making a mistake with just one component: the ball screw support bearing. Visit our dedicated information section to learn more about MDPI. Know It All: N and NN Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings. Experimental analysis and simulation of nonlinear microscopic behavior of ball screw mechanism for ultra-precision positioning. The pitch multiplied by the number of starts equals the lead of the screw. Lash is the result of axial movement between a nut and screw without rotation. As shown in, The structure of a single nut ball screw with preload applied by variable lead is shown in, Combining Equations (1), (3) and (4), the coordinates of the raceway centers corresponding to the, Considering that the center position of the nut raceway changes with the worktable posture variation, this affects the functions of the screw-nut restoring force. Due to their steel-on-steel design, bearing manufacturers have developed techniques to calculate the life expectancy of ball screws. Wei, C.C. permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. If the selected screw does not meet compression-load criteria, consider the following options: Change end fixity; for example, from simple to fixed. While lash can disrupt the accuracy of the screw, it typically occurs without any serious issues. ; Lin, J.F. The UCI World Cup is about t twitter.com/i/web/status/1. % Zhen, N.; An, Q. [, The dynamic characteristic of the feed system is significant for the machining accuracy of the workpiece. Ball screws handle both compression and tensile loads. So if you find the torque values in the catalog and a torque wrench in the shop, you should be good to go? Inch/imperial screws, which factor in the lead of the screw, have dynamic-load ratings for 1 million inches of linear travel. Wei, C.C. Part C J. Mech. <> Please let us know what you think of our products and services. Tensile loads, on the other hand, often stretch the screw axially. endobj This hard stop prevents over-torquing and damaging the bearing. Compression loads tend to compress or squeeze the screw axially, which can make screws bow out. Ball circle diameter is the diameter of the circle created by the center of the ball bearings when they contact both the screw and nut. And finally: 4) ball screws supports use offset grinding of bearing rings to set preload in a bearing. Mech. The end fixity of bearings defines how a screw is supported at both ends. Lin, M.C.
Ball screw supports look like standard ball bearings, but their precision - specifically relating to axial runout and preload - are closer to super precision spindle bearings. Charts to help calculate column loading can be found at: Metric: www.nookindustries.com/LinearLibraryItem/Col_Stren_w_EZM, Inch: www.nookindustries.com/LinearLibraryItem/Column_Strength__SRT__XPR_and_SGT_Inch_Screws. Considering that the vibration characteristics of the feed system are mainly affected by screw nut, screw shaft and ball bearing, a novel nine degree-of-freedom dynamic model of the feed system is established in this paper by deriving the restoring force functions of the screw nut and ball bearing along the, The ball screw feed system model is composed of a worktable, a nut, a screw shaft, balls, two linear guides, two angular contact ball bearings and a deep groove ball bearing, as shown in, To deduce the restoring force function at the screw-nut interface, the position relationship of the raceway centers of the screw and nut needs to be described, and then the transformation relationship between the different coordinate systems should be established. ; writing, C.L. and S.W. Promotions, new products, and downtime-reducing tips - directly to your inbox. 13 0 obj (3) With the increase of the initial contact angle and number of loaded balls, the axial stiffness increases and the axial vibration nonlinearity decreases for the feed system. For For manufacturers looking to extend the life of their screws, its often beneficial to order a larger-size screw to handle a larger load. Does this address some of the issues youve seen in your equipment? Li, B.; Luo, B.; Mao, X.Y. Backdriving occurs when a motor-driven ball screw free-falls once the motor shuts off. Acme screws, which have lower effiicency, are less likely to experience backdriving. Manuf. ; Zhang, H.Z. Kinematical analyses and transmission efficiency of a preloaded ball screw operating at high rotational speeds. Liu, C.; Zhao, C.Y. Have you been following these steps all along? Lin, M.C. Future work will aim to study the influence of excitation amplitude and assembly error on the coupling vibration of the feed system. permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. ; Chen, Z.T. Xu, M.T. several techniques or approaches, or a comprehensive review paper with concise and precise updates on the latest One end with a double bearing, the other with a single bearing. Determining the screws load direction as well as the type of mounting (end fixity) helps when selecting screws, as engineers must account for both critical speed and buckling (discussed later). https://www.facebook.com/MachineDesignMagazine/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/10998894. interesting to authors, or important in this field. Multiple or spaced pairs of bearings are more rigid than simple supports. May 17, 2021, INA ZKLR Ball Screw Supports: All You Need in One Package? H\0{b.U B[b 1D{o_Gf:WZMA. No comments have been added yet. Lead is the linear distance traveled by the nut or screw during one full rotation. Proc. 8 0 obj Preload, in mechanical terms, is a compressive or tensile force applied to a system or component at installation and before forces of operation. This permits heavier loads, but friction from the contact can reduce bearing life. Vibration analysis of a coupled feed system with nonlinear kinematic joints. Wei, C.C. End fixity breaks down into three basic types: free (no support); simple (supported at a single point); and fixed (rigidly restrained). Zhang, J.; Zhang, H.; Du, C.; Zhao, W. Research on the dynamics of ball screw feed system with high acceleration. Dynamic characteristics optimization for a whole vertical machining center based on the configuration of joint stiffness. feed system; raceway center; nonlinear dynamics; excitation amplitude; design parameters. Of all the screws used for industrial motion control, ball screws rise to the head of the class, offering several advantages over other options such as roller screws and acme screws. However, the influence of design parameters on the axial vibration of the feed system in the resonance region is rarely discussed. ; Erkorkmaz, K. Accurate control of ball screw drives using pole-placement vibration damping and a novel trajectory prefilter.
Note that in such cases, the screw is highly rigid and extra care should be taken to ensure compliance. With the excitation amplitude increasing, the axial vibration of the feed system exits the softening, hardening type nonlinearity and jump phenomenon in the amplitude-frequency curves. To select the correct ball screw and nut for a specific application, engineers should consider design factors like loads, life expectancy, speed, length, and mountings. Lubrication: The types of ball-screw applications vary widely, so theres no definitive recommendation for the type and amount of lubrication needed. Mech. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media. Normal screws come with a relative amount of lash, and screws which are only loaded in one direction wont be affected by lash. You are accessing a machine-readable page. While a light oil or grease suits most applications, avoid using lubricants containing molydisulfide or graphite. With the increase of the length of screw shaft, the axial stiffness of the feed system is decreased, resulting in the vibration amplitude increasing and the main resonance frequency moving to the low frequency region. Mi, L.; Yin, G.F.; Sun, M.N. This applies to INA ZKLF, ZKLN, ZKLR, DKLFA, and ZKLFA bearing assemblies as well as single row FAG BSB/7602/7603 screw support bearings. Design of the ball screw mechanism for optimal efficiency.
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According to the homogeneous coordinates transformation, the restoring forces of ball screws along the, Similar to the restoring force calculation for the screw-nut left section method, the position vectors of the raceway centers corresponding to the, The coordinates of the raceway centers for the screw-nut right section in, By the homogeneous coordinate transformation, the coordinates of the raceway centers for the screw-nut right section in, According to the position relationship of raceway centers, the radial distance, Considering that the ball may lose contact with the raceway, the contact force, According to the position relationship of raceway centers, the contact angle, By transforming the ball contact force into an equivalent force along the, To calculate the restoring force of bearings, the position relationship of the raceway centers should be determined. endobj ; Guo, Q.Z. The Dynamics of lead-screw drives: Low-order modeling and experiments. The published, but well hidden, secret of torquing precision locknuts on ball screw supports. 2) Linear profile rail guidance systems use preload between the guideway (or rail) and the carriage, usually by sorting and oversizing rolling elements - balls or rollers - to reduce deflection. Part C-J. Lash can be controlled through preloading. progress in the field that systematically reviews the most exciting advances in scientific literature. Gu, J.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, H. Influences of wear on dynamic characteristics of angular contact ball bearings. Preload serves a variety of purposes including changing resonance, increasing strength, and mitigating buckling. Okwudire, C.E. Additionally, the effects of the initial contact angle, length of screw shaft and number of loaded balls on the axial vibration of the feed system in the resonance region are discussed. All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. While compression loads can be more problematic, tensile loads may cause a screw to elongate and crack. Deng, C.Y. Eng. Life expectancy, L, can be calculated from the following equations: where L = life in revolutions; Ca = basic dynamic-load rating; Fm = equivalent axial load (N); and fw = fatigue factor. All rights reserved. We referenced the INA ZKLF bearings and their manufacturer Schaefflers resources, but the basic principles are suitable for bearings from most precision bearing manufacturers - provide your bearings numbers and we can build a step by step procedure just for you. For example, a lead might be shifted from 5.00 mm to 5.05 mm to shift the ball bearings in a different direction inside the ball nut. choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. The contact force and contact angle for the right angular contact ball bearing can be expressed as: According to the homogeneous coordinate transformation, the coordinates of the inner and outer raceway centers for the deep groove ball bearing in, Combining Equations (47) and (48), the radial distance, Considering that the ball may lose contact with the raceway and according to the Hertz contact theory, the contact force, Under the influence of the screw-nut restoring force, the bending deformation of the screw shaft for the worktable locating at middle position is shown in. Pitch is the axial distance between two consecutive threads on a screw. Both ends supported with quad bearings. ; Wen, B.C. Living the High (Precision) Life - Does Better Precision Equal Better Bearings? A new approach to identifying the dynamic behavior of CNC machine tools with respect to different worktable feed speeds. This is the preferred method when considering compactness, but it reduces load capacity. 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Evaluating actuators for washdown in food & beverage applications, Identifying Best-Value Linear Motion Technologies, Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems, POSITAL extends product finder portal to include kit encoders, Kit encoders now included in product finder portal from POSITAL, Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches new online request-for-quote tool, ABB launches new app for rapid, remote tech support, ABB opens global innovation and training campus for machine automation at B&R in Austria. Calculate the equivalent axial load, Fm, using: where Fi = each increment of axial load (N); qi = percent of stroke at load Fi; and ni = rotational speed at load Fi (rpm). published in the various research areas of the journal. Eng. As a result, lead accuracies are typically much tighter than in rolled screws. 2022 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. Investigation of load distribution and deformations for ball screws with the effects of turning torque and geometric errors. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Feature Papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. Proc. Dynamic-load ratings for metric screws indicate a load in Newtons that can be carried for 1 million revolutions. For axial excitation amplitudes, The 3-D frequency spectrum of the worktable vibration along the. ; Lai, R.S. Ground screws are generally preferred over rolled versions in aerospace applications, because the seam formed close to the major diameter of the screw shaft is thought to have potential for crack propagation. Some manufacturers do, however, produce highly accurate screws through tightly controlled rolling processes. In addition, = a factor determined by the ball-screw support method, where: One end fixed and the other free, = 0.59. As the nut traverses, the boot expands and contracts like an accordion. Dynamic analysis of a ball screw feed system with time-varying and piecewise-nonlinear stiffness. According to Equations (17), (30) and (55), the restoring force of the ball screws is a function of these parameters. The axial deformation of screw shaft at the screw-nut interface is: Assuming that the worktable is located at the middle position of screw shaft, the screw shaft stiffness can be obtained according to the force-displacement relationship of the Euler Bernoulli beam, given by: The vibration characteristics of the feed system are affected by three harmonic forces, According to the above analysis, the restoring force of the screw nut and bearings are a time-varying piecewise nonlinear function due to the contact behaviors between the ball and raceway, which leads to the nonlinear vibration behaviors of the feed system. Investigation on coupled vibration of machine tool table system with position deviations. Bellows boots come in various materials that suit everything from light-duty to the most extreme applications. Hybrid modeling of ball screw drives with coupled axial, torsional, and lateral dynamics. Heres a closer look. ; Ravani, B.; Velinsky, S.A. Kinematics of the ball screw mechanism. Inst. ; Altintas, Y. For any engineer working with ball screws, it helps to understand some key terminology. Analysis of a ball screw with a preload and lubrication. Tighten the locknut set screws to 0.5 x M_m and then full M_m torque. Correlation between preload and no-load drag torque of ball screws. Furthermore, the effect of the excitation amplitude on the axial vibration of the feed system is investigated by the frequency-amplitude curve and 3-D frequency spectrum. The authors declare that there are no competing interests. ; Wang, X.H. In this study, a nine degree-of-freedom dynamic model of the feed system is established by deriving the stiffness of the screw shaft and restoring the force functions of the screw nut and bearings. <>/XObject<>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Font<>>>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792]/ArtBox[ 0 0 612 792]/TrimBox[ 0 0 612 792]/Type/Page/Parent 2 0 R /Contents 38 0 R /CropBox[ 0 0 612 792]/Rotate 0/Annots 39 0 R >> Gu, J.; Zhang, Y. Huang, S.J. Analysis of stress and fatigue life of ball screw with considering the dimension errors of balls. ; Hecker, R.L. The statements, opinions and data contained in the journals are solely [, The vibrations of the feed system along different directions are coupled with each other. ; Park, J.K. Study of ball screw system preload monitoring during operation based on the motor current and screw-nut vibration. ; Cai, H.; Peng, F.Y. Lead shifting manufactures a shift or offset in the lead of the ball nut. 51775094). Instit. Eng. With the increase of excitation amplitude, the dynamic response of the feed system exits the softening, hardening type nonlinearity and jump phenomenon. For instance, static loads are generally straightforward and reach the maximum limit when screw and nut are loaded to their capacity without damage. Assuming that the contact angles do not vary after loading, Mei et al. Wang, W.; Zhou, Y.; Wang, H.; Li, C.Y. Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly Static load distribution analysis of ball screws with nut position variation. In this paper, the THK SBN4016 type of ball screws, NTN 7206B type of angular contact ball bearing and NSK 6206Z type of deep groove ball bearing are selected to carry out numerical simulation, and their main parameters are shown in, To verify the accuracy of the proposed dynamic model, the experimental model of the feed system was established, as shown in, It is widely known that the axial vibration of the worktable is the key factor for the machining accuracy and stability of the feed system. Obviously, the vibration characteristics of the feed system are influenced by these parameters. prior to publication. Improved screw-nut interface model for high-performance ball screw drives. A good rule of thumb is to always apply enough lubrication to maintain a thin lubricant film between the nut and screw. The speed that excites the natural frequency of the screw is referred to as the critical speed. Moreover, ball screws can be cost-effective alternatives to pneumatic and hydraulic actuators. Fixity also affects critical speed, column loading, and overall performance. Mei, X.; Tsutsumi, M.; Tao, T.; Sun, N. Study on the load distribution of ball screws with errors. Rolled screws are manufactured in a process that uses rotating dies to deform round metal bars and generate a helical thread pattern. However, contamination, lubrication, and improper mounting and installation techniques can also shorten a ball screws lifetime. Zou, C.; Zhang, H.; Lu, D.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, W. Effect of the screw-nut joint stiffness on the position-dependent dynamics of a vertical ball screw feed system without counterweight. Wipers offer another form of protection. ; He, D.; Zhang, Y.M. Backdriving: When loading ball screws, its important to remember backdriving. Feature Ground screws are made from a process by which a grinding wheel cuts screw threads into case-hardened material. ; Wen, B.C. Fukada, S.; Fang, B.; Shigeno, A. The statements, opinions and data contained in the journal, 1996-2022 MDPI (Basel, Switzerland) unless otherwise stated. Ball selection is a low-cost method that involves using preselected, oversized ball bearings to create four points of contact between the nut and screw. Editors Choice articles are based on recommendations by the scientific editors of MDPI journals from around the world. We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience. This is a cost-effective manufacturing method, but typically produces screws with lower accuracy, compared to ground screws. ; Meng, X.L. Wear analysis of the offset type preloaded ball-screw operating at high speed. ; validation, C.L. April 28, 2020. HtMK1st2D-QPPA{($kYf3jy= R;c,% sDl-A9l];VcQ:rayLV7[5rI?46jW,A(Gp wKAh5;Mj&${Sm!% 9Oa|QB\PcOMeu($`Ouv)5R{$f Modeling and vibration mode analysis of a ball screw drive. When a screw loaded in compression exceeds its limit of elastic stability, the screw will fail through bending or buckling. Eng. and Z.L. Any type of overturning or side load can reduce screw life by up to 90%. Zhao, J.J.; Lin, M.X. The initial contact angle, length of screw shaft and number of loaded balls are the main parameters in the design of the ball screw. Part B-J. The screw will resonate regardless of screw orientation or whether the nut rotates about the screw. and C.Z. Installing Ball Screw Support Bearingsand the Biggest Mistake People Make, ZM and ZMA Series Radial Clamping Precision Locknuts, N/NN/NNU Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings, RNA48../RNA49.. Series without Inner Ring, NK / NKI Machine Needle Roller Bearings - Light Series, NJ Series - Semi-locating, single row, with cage, NU.. Series single row, non-locating, with cage, SL1822.. Series Full Complement Single Row, SL1830.. Series - full complement single row, SL1850.. 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The influence of the excitation amplitude and design parameters on the axial vibration are analyzed. Nguyen, T.L. Hung, J.P.; Lai, Y.L. Shaft straightness and assembly alignment can also play a role, so manufacturers recommend that maximum speed be limited to 80% of theoretical critical speed. The ball screw is a transmission device that converts linear motion into rotary motion or rotary motion into linear motion, and it has the advantages of high position accuracy, load capacity and fatigue life [, The feed system contains many kinematic joints, and their contact load distribution is an important factor to determine the static behavior and contributes to the dynamic behaviors of the feed system. To avoid this, install brakes on motors or use safety pins to lessen the risk and catch the load. NSK TAC and Nachis TAB ball screw supports are single row axial angular contact bearings like the FAG BSB/7602/7603 series and their assemblies use the same basic instructions. A ball screw consists of a threaded shaft and a nut, and either one can act as the traversing component. MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. ; Horng, J.H. Okwudire, C.E. Jonathan Kasberg is Program Manager for Nook Industries, Cleveland, Ohio.
The aim is to provide a snapshot of some of the most exciting work Similarly, the geometric center of screw shaft at the screw-nut interface exits three translational displacements, Combining Equations (8) and (9), the radial distance, With the increase of excitation amplitudes, the ball may lose contact with the raceway, which affects the nonlinear contact characteristics of the feed system. ; supervision, C.Z. ; Villegas, F.J.; Flores, G.M. %PDF-1.7 Inst. This site requires you to register or login to post a comment. We assumed that at the geometric center of the worktable exists three translational displacements, Because the screw shaft at the screw-nut interface is short, we assumed that this section of screw shaft is rigid. Zhang, W.; Zhang, X.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, W. Analysis of lead screw pre-stretching influences on the natural frequency of ball screw feed system. Liu, C.; Zhao, C.Y. ; formal analysis, C.L. Mech. This type of Wang, M.; Zan, T.; Gao, X.; Li, S. Suppression of the time-varying vibration of ball screws induced from the continuous movement of the nut using multiple tuned mass dampers. The symptoms are nearly endless: Rough operation with charter marked parts. ; Feng, H.T. Pro. Dynamic loads are thrust loads that, when applied to the ball nut and rotating screw assembly, result in a specific minimum life. January 8, 2021, Know It All: N and NN Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings Providing Worldwide Capabilities for Cost Effective Circuit Breaker Designs, Power Suppliers Cover a Wide Input Voltage Range, The first ride of the team @thoemusmaxon on Brazilian soil to get used to the climate. End bearings give the screw stability and rigidity. Subscribe to receive issue release notifications and newsletters from MDPI journals, You can make submissions to other journals. ; Zhang, Y.M. paper provides an outlook on future directions of research or possible applications. In order to be human-readable, please install an RSS reader. those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the publisher and the editor(s).