Machines (Jun 2023)

Construction Method of Digital Twin System for Thin-Walled Workpiece Machining Error Control Based on Analysis of Machine Tool Dynamic Characteristics

  • Wenkai Zhao,
  • Rongyi Li,
  • Xianli Liu,
  • Jun Ni,
  • Chao Wang,
  • Canlun Li,
  • Libo Zhao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11060600
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 6
p. 600

Abstract

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In the intelligent optimization process of aerospace thin-walled parts, there are issues such as solidification of core knowledge base, high system coupling degree, and real-time evaluation and optimization feedback required for the knowledge base. These problems make it difficult to expand the functions of the digital twin system and meet the growing processing needs, ultimately hindering the application of digital twin technology. To address these issues, a digital twin system for controlling processing errors in thin-walled parts was built using a microservices architecture. In addition, a method for building a digital twin system at the processing unit level with the best coupling degree was proposed, mainly targeting the dynamic characteristics analysis knowledge base of thin-walled parts. Furthermore, to meet the requirements for backward compatibility of the processing unit level digital twin system, a comprehensive solution including the construction, operation, evaluation, optimization, and visualization of a knowledge base for the dynamic characteristics of the processing unit was proposed, providing guidance for the digital transformation and upgrading of CNC machine tools and the optimization of processing technology based on digital twin technology.

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