Machining Process Parameters Optimization Based on Grid Optimization Algorithm

Abstract

Machining process parameters directly affect the machining quality and efficiency of heavy-duty CNC machine tools, selecting correctly machining process parameters can improve the machine’s machining performance effectively. This paper presents a machining process parameters optimization method based on grid optimization algorithm for heavy-duty CNC machine tools. In this method, a multi-objective optimization model will be established, which considers not only the linear constrains of machining process parameters, such as machining time and machining cost, but also the non-linear constrain, such as chatter in machining process. Grid optimization algorithm will be adapted to search the optimal combination of machining process parameters from the multi-objective optimization model. In the end, this paper will present an example to verify superiority of the multi-objective optimization method by comparing with single-objective optimization method.