Modeling and Experiment on Contact Stiffness and Accuracy Analysis of Ball Linear Guide Feed Unit

The contact stiffness and the error analysis have an important effect on the manufacture and the optimization of Ball Linear Guide Feed Unit( BLGFU). In order to analyze the contact stiffness and linear errors or angle errors of BLGFU,in this paper,the contact stress and deformation mechanics between the ball and rail is analyzed. Based on Hertz theory of contact and theory of the multi-body system,a model of the contact stiffness considering the changes in contact angle is established. With the increasing of the external load,the varying trend of the contact deformation can be obtained. Therefore, the motion accuracy degradation of the BLGFU can be analyzed. By using a special experimental device and test system of the rolling linear guide worktable,the horizontal contact stiffness and the vertical linear stiffness are obtained,respectively. By comparing the contact stiffness of the experiment dates and the simulation results,the variation tendency of two curves is consisted and the difference between the measured values and the theoretical values is less than 18%. It is obvious that the model of the contact stiffness considering changes of contact angle has accuracy and feasibility. Thus,while external force point locating at different positions; the contact stiffness and the accuracy analysis of the BLGFU are proved validity by simulations.

Fractal-Creep wears model and accuracy degradation simulation of linear ball guide

Based on Hertz contact theory, contact area parameters between ball and raceway are calculated. Using the Creep theory of Cater and V-J theory, adhesive area and micro-slip area in the contact area are analyzed. It is considered that micro-adhesion wear of micro convex body in the slip area is the main reason for accuracy degradation of a linear ball guide pair. And, the characteristics of the contact area between ball and raceway of slider are characterized using the fractal function. Fractal parameters are obtained using the least squares fitting double logarithmic graph structure function. Considering the lubrication condition between the ball and rail of slider, stress analysis is carried out on the adhesive area. A fractal-creep model of contact surfaces is established in the micro-slip region. The fractal parameters of a certain guide rail are measured, and the wear degradation process of linear rolling guide is simulated. Finally, the relationship between wear and relative tangential velocity, normal load and running mileage of linear ball guide is obtained.

Design and Application of a MCU-based Smart Contactor System

This paper aims to design a MCU-based smart contactor system, which will realize functions of real time surveillance of contactors’ work status and data exchange with host computer, thus instantly reflect different status of the system. In case of abnormal status such as over-current or under-voltage, the contactor will be able to automatically cut off power supply to protect electrical load and the circuit. Through ARINC485 bus, system computer will collect and record contactor parameters, including contact voltage, contact current, supply frequency, contact temperature and contact status to provide critical data to the examination and repair of contactors.