Prediction of honing force based on kinematic-geometric simulation

Abstract

Gear honing is a widely utilized finishing process used in the automobile, aviation, and other industries to improve the surface texture of gears and reduce transmission noise. However, during the honing process, the honing wheel and the workpiece are in a continuous state of meshing in and out, which leads to fluctuations in honing force, which can cause self-excited vibrations in the machine, thus affecting the machining accuracy of the gears. In order to better understand the honing process of gears and the variation of honing force, a method for predicting honing force based on kinematic-geometry simulation is proposed. The simulation results show that the honing force first increases and then decreases with the increase of radial feed of honing wheel. The accuracy of the honing force model is validated through related experimental data. This paper establishes a model of honing force based on kinematic-geometric simulation method, which provides a theoretical basis for optimizing the honing process.