Hi, Is there a way to simulate the deflection of a cutting tool shaft at varying speeds. I am looking at a tool prototype and wand to know at what point the material will deflect. Similar to a drill bit in a chuck.
Hi, Is there a way to simulate the deflection of a cutting tool shaft at varying speeds. I am looking at a tool prototype and wand to know at what point the material will deflect. Similar to a drill bit in a chuck.
The material or the cutting tool? The tool will always deflect, it is just a question of how much.
If you know your forces you could just apply a normal force (perpendicular to the rotation axis) and a torque on the engaged surface.
Do you know how to simulate the effects of spinning the shaft? I cannot figure out how to apply a rotational force.
You can apply a torque to the engaged cylinder surface if you know what it is from your cutter calculations, speed/feed, etc. (Under 'External Loads')
You can apply a Torque to a face where the torque would = the rotational force x the radius from the selected face to the centre axis the force would act about.
You can also add a centrifugal force which you can tell the RPM or angular velocity it will be travelling at which show deflection as well.
Thanks Tom
You can apply a Torque to a face where the torque would = the rotational force x the radius from the selected face to the centre axis the force would act about.
You can also add a centrifugal force which you can tell the RPM or angular velocity it will be travelling at which show deflection as well.
Thanks Tom