A State-of-the-Art Review on Chatter Stability in Machining Thin−Walled Parts

Abstract

Thin−walled parts are widely used in many important fields because of performance and structural lightweight requirements. They are critical parts because they usually carry the core functions of high−end equipment. However, their high−performance machining has been facing severe challenges, among which the dynamics problem is one of the most important obstacles. The machining system is easily subjected to chatter due to the weak rigidity of the thin−walled structure and slender cutting tool, which significantly deteriorates the surface quality and reduces the machining efficiency. Extensive studies aiming at eliminating machining chatter have been carried out in the recent decades. This paper systematically reviews previous studies on the identification of system dynamic characteristics, modeling and prediction of chatter stability, and chatter elimination/suppression methods and devices. Finally, existing problems are summarized, and future research is concluded.