Assessment of an Influence of Real Values of V-Block Method Parameters on the Method Accuracy of V-Block Waviness Measurement of Rotary Machine Parts

Abstract

The article deals with an application of the V-block method to waviness measurements of rotary mechanical parts. The most popular methods used to measure waviness profile are radial ones. These methods are characterized by a high measurement accuracy and they are usually used to measure waviness profile of small parts under laboratory conditions. Furthermore radial waviness measurements are time-consuming due to centering of measured object on measuring table. Since, large size cylinders are used in many branches of industry, it is necessary to develop another method that allows to determine waviness deviations under industrial conditions. For this purpose the V-block method can be applied. This article presents a design and a principle of operation of a measuring device based on the V-block method. The device was used in the experimental part of the research work to measure waviness profiles. Paper describes also the procedure of identification of real values of V-block method parameters (angles α and β) used in measuring device. For the nominal and real values of angles α and β an experimental V-block method accuracy was calculated. The research result presented in this article indicate that the identification of real values of V-block method parameters increases the method accuracy.