Research on Cam Contour Error of Grinding Machining

In order to obtain higher cam quality, the research on the cam contour error is studied. The cam is machined in the way of X-C biaxial linkage motions. The linear motor drives the grinding wheel mechanism to get the motion of X axis, and the motion of C axis is the rotating of cam driven by the torque motor. Because of the servo-system-lag of the two axes, the cam contour error is formed in the X-C biaxial linkage motions. Moreover, the following position error of X axis and C axis is not same as the cam contour error. The relationship between axis following position error and cam contour error is studied. The mathematical model of cam contour error is constructed, the relationship between the cam contour error and the following position error are obtained. At last, the conclusion which the cam contour error can be controlled is made, although the following position error exists at the same time. To design the contour error controller for higher quality cam is based on the above conclusion.