Dynamics and Machining Stability for Flexible Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Multi-axis milling, turning, and grinding of thin-walled structures using flexible machining systems such as slender tools and flexible robotic arms integrated with spindles have many inherent challenges due to vibrations and chatter as well as dimensional errors. Recent innovations in tooling, AI-assisted approaches, and process modelling promise near optimal cutting performance by minimizing vibrations and compensating for errors.

In this JMMP Special Issue, we invite submissions related but not limited to the following topics:

-  Modelling, simulation, or digital twinning solutions of machine tool vibrations and chatter stability with flexible machining systems such as thin-walled milling, shell turning, and robotic machining;

- System identification, modal analysis, or process monitoring of flexible systems;

-  Chatter avoidance in flexible machining systems through active and passive damping solutions, tool geometry design, or path planning strategies;

- Active control in compliant grinding such as robotic polishing;

- Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in vibration prediction and control;

- Nonlinearities in flexible machining systems;

- Special challenging processes such as turn-milling, vibration-assisted machining, or micro-machining;

- Challenges associated with the machining of additively manufactured components.

Dr. Zekai Murat Kilic
Prof. Dr. Jixiang Yang
Dr. Mohit Law
Guest Editors

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• digital twin
• chatter stability
• thin-walled machining
• flexible machining systems
• robotic machining
• chatter avoidance
• artificial intelligence
• machine learning
• compliant grinding
• polishing
• system identification
• process monitoring