Kinematic accuracy analysis for cam mechanism considering dynamic behavior and form deviations

Previous research on tolerance analysis has primarily overlooked the influence of mechanical vibration on the accuracy of motion, neglecting its significance in systems with moving components. To bridge this research gap, we propose an innovative tolerance analysis framework that combines the theories of skin model shapes and system dynamics. The skin model shapes are employed to represent the form deviations of the workpiece, while the principles of system dynamics are utilized to describe and analyze dynamic behavior. Then, we conduct simulation studies on cam mechanisms to show tolerance analysis outcomes with the consideration of mechanical vibration. This study also defines an index to measure the impact of internal mechanical system components on tolerance analysis. Our findings indicate that the presence of dampers reduces the effect of surface deviation of parts on kinematic accuracy, which is associated with the value of damping coefficient. Therefore, when the internal damping effect of the system is considered in the tolerance analysis, the tolerance design requirements of the parts can be appropriately relaxed, thereby reducing the cost.