Application and use of multivariate control charts in a BTA deep hole drilling process

Abstract

Deep hole drilling methods are used for producing holes with a high length-to-diameter ratio, good surface finish and straightness. The process is subject to dynamic disturbances usually classified as either chatter vibration or spiralling. In this paper, we will focus on the application and use of multivariate control charts to monitor the process in order to detect chatter vibrations. The results showed that chatter is detected and some alarm signals occur at time points which can be connected to physical changes of the process. © Springer-Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg 2005.