Precision allocation optimization modeling of large-scale CNC hobbing machine based on precision reliability.

Reducing manufacturing cost is the main goal of machine tool precision allocation under the condition of meeting precision design requirements. The previous studies generally took "ensuring machining errors completely within the allowable range of design precision" as constraint. Due to the strict constraint, the cost reduction effect is limited. This paper proposes a new method of precision allocation based on precision reliability. The probability that the machining errors are within the design precision allowable range is taken as the measurement index of precision reliability, and the optimization model constraint is relaxed to "that the machining errors are within the allowable range of design precision with predefined precision reliability", so as to obtain lower manufacturing cost under tolerable precision loss risk. The case study of a large-scale gear hobbing machine shows that this method can effectively reduce the manufacturing cost, and the precision allocation is more economical and reasonable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]