EP3157708B1 - Method and device for finish machining of peripheral surfaces of rotationally symmetrical workpiece sections - Google Patents

Method and device for finish machining of peripheral surfaces of rotationally symmetrical workpiece sections Download PDF

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EP3157708B1
EP3157708B1 EP15729485.1A EP15729485A EP3157708B1 EP 3157708 B1 EP3157708 B1 EP 3157708B1 EP 15729485 A EP15729485 A EP 15729485A EP 3157708 B1 EP3157708 B1 EP 3157708B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24BMACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24BMACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B33/00Honing machines or devices; Accessories therefor
    • B24B33/04Honing machines or devices; Accessories therefor designed for working external surfaces of revolution
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24BMACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B35/00Machines or devices designed for superfinishing surfaces on work, i.e. by means of abrading blocks reciprocating with high frequency
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24BMACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B5/00Machines or devices designed for grinding surfaces of revolution on work, including those which also grind adjacent plane surfaces; Accessories therefor
    • B24B5/02Machines or devices designed for grinding surfaces of revolution on work, including those which also grind adjacent plane surfaces; Accessories therefor involving centres or chucks for holding work
    • B24B5/16Machines or devices designed for grinding surfaces of revolution on work, including those which also grind adjacent plane surfaces; Accessories therefor involving centres or chucks for holding work for grinding peculiarly surfaces, e.g. bulged

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  • the invention relates to a method for finish machining peripheral surfaces of rotationally symmetrical workpiece sections and to a device suitable for carrying out the method.
  • Finishing which is also referred to as superfinishing, is a machining process with indefinite cutting edges.
  • workpieces such as crankshafts, camshafts, transmission shafts or other components for power and working machines can be edited to produce a desired surface fine structure.
  • a finishing tool with granular cutting agent is pressed against the peripheral surface to be machined.
  • the workpiece is rotated about its workpiece axis. At the same time, a relative movement that oscillates parallel to the workpiece surface is produced between the workpiece and the finish tool resting against the peripheral surface.
  • the workpiece section to be machined may be, for example, a main bearing or a crank bearing of a crankshaft or a camshaft bearing.
  • finishing is a thermally neutral processing method in which no soft skin interspersed with microcracks or surface tensions arises. Finishing is often used after a grinding process as the last machining process of a process chain to remove the soft skin, re-exposing the original microstructure, increasing the support of the roughened surface structure, and improving the component geometry in terms of roundness and shortwave errors in the axial and circumferential directions.
  • Grinding is the last shaping machining operation.
  • the geometry of the grinding tool of the machine control is known, so that the workpiece can be contoured by grinding according to the guided by the machine control tool guide.
  • a prerequisite for this shaping is the regular dressing or calibration of the grinding tools.
  • the grinding process is usually unable to achieve the achievable by the finish machining surface properties.
  • the preservation of the axial contour is usually in the foreground.
  • An improvement in the form values on cylindrical bearings takes place mainly in the radial direction and is highly dependent on the pre-processing.
  • short-wave error components e.g. with more than 15 waves on the circumference
  • long-wave components such as e.g. Ovals, triangles or quadrilaterals can not be positively influenced by finishing.
  • the cutting volume through the finishing process is usually less than 10 ⁇ m.
  • the material removal of the finishing process is normally adjusted to the pre-processing.
  • Grinding is usually the last shaping machining operation. This means that the contouring of a rotationally symmetrical bearing point essentially takes place through the grinding process preceding the finishing process.
  • a continuous dressing of the grinding wheel is imperative for the shaping and design of the bearing. Depending on the requirement and the drawing tolerance of the bearing, the dressing cycle is reduced or extended. However, the grinding process is usually unable to achieve the achievable by the finish machining surface properties.
  • a crowned (barrel-shaped, convex) shape of rotationally symmetric bearing sections can help to reduce bearing damage due to flight and form errors of the components interacting in the bearing.
  • specified by the customer final generatrix requirements regarding crowning are usually expressed in diameter differences of a few micrometers between different axial positions of the bearing section.
  • a crowned macro-shape can be achieved by appropriate dressing of the circumferential surfaces of the grinding wheels used during grinding (cf. EP 1 181 132 B1 . Fig. 5 ).
  • the EP 1 514 642 A2 describes a device for finish machining of shafts, in particular crankshafts and camshafts, with a tool carrier and an endless abrasive belt, which has a flexible carrier and an abrasive layer with hard material.
  • the device is used for processing a rotating about its axis of rotation workpiece.
  • a sanding belt drive continuously drives the sanding belt during workpiece machining.
  • the tool carrier has a machining head with two mutually spaced band deflections, which limit a working range of the machining head, wherein the grinding belt is guided over the tape deflections and passes in the work area on the peripheral surface of the workpiece to be machined.
  • the circulating abrasive belt outside of the work area is associated with a device for dressing the abrasive layer, which has a deliverable during the workpiece processing against the abrasive layer of the belt at a speed adjusted to the workpiece processing belt speed adjustable dressing tool.
  • the dressing tool has a convex contour transverse to the direction of tape travel, which is transferred to the abrasive layer during dressing. As a result, a slightly convex contour can be generated on the machined workpiece section.
  • the DE 10 2011 087 252 B3 which forms the basis for the preamble of claim 3, describes an apparatus for finishing machining a particular annular workpiece, comprising a carrier for connection to a finishing tool holder for holding a finishing tool and drive means for generating a linear oscillating movement of the carrier ,
  • An oscillation unit is provided which has a finish tool holder for receiving a finish tool and an auxiliary drive means for generating a linear oscillation movement of the finish tool holder.
  • a connection device for connecting the oscillation unit with the carrier is provided.
  • the possibility should be created to produce non-cylindrical workpiece sections with predefinable spherical shape by means of finishing.
  • the invention provides a method having the features of claim 1. Furthermore, a device suitable for carrying out the method is provided with the features of claim 3. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent claims. The content of all claims is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the finish tool or the relevant for the material removal provided with cutting means part of the finishing tool during a rectilinear Linear motion parallel to the axis of rotation of the workpiece imposed on a linear motion of this pivotal movement, so that the abrasive part of the finish tool is guided along an at least partially curved tool path.
  • control of the machine is carried out so that in an end phase of a linear stroke of the linear machine axis leading in the direction of movement of the linear motion leading end portion of the finish tool closer to the workpiece axis and / or is pressed with higher local contact force to the peripheral surface than a trailing rear end section.
  • the forms include, in particular, a full-crowned generatrix line shape, a cylindrical-crowned generatrix line shape or a cylindrical-logarithmic generatrix line shape.
  • an additional or more specifically controllable machine axis namely a rotary machine axis, is provided to a two-dimensional, almost arbitrary by a superposition of two linear axes of motion and a rotation axis Trajectory for the finish tool to realize.
  • a robust and reliably working variant of a device is characterized in that the translatory machine axis has a horizontal slide comprising a rotary machine axis with a rotary table which relative to the carriage by means of a numerically controlled rotary drive, for example a servo motor, corresponding to one of the pivot axis horizontal axis of rotation is rotatable.
  • the rotary table may carry a stone guide having a translatory machine axis to move the tool holder along a feed direction which is perpendicular to the pivot axis and corresponds to the pressing direction.
  • machine axes in other ways, for example by providing a rotary machine axis with a rotary table carrying a linear guide for a translatory machine axis.
  • the rotary axis is realized as an integrated into the finish tool axis, that is located on the tool side of the tool holder. This also makes it possible to achieve that the abrasive cutting means along the desired arcuate Runway is constrained, for example, to generate a spherical shape on the workpiece section.
  • FIG. 1 a side view of a typical machining situation in an embodiment of a method for finish machining a peripheral surface 195 of a rotationally symmetrical workpiece section on a workpiece 190.
  • the workpiece is rotated by means of a rotating device for generating a rotational movement of the workpiece about a workpiece rotation axis or workpiece axis 192 at a constant rotational speed.
  • the workpiece section to be machined may, for example, be a main bearing of a crankshaft or a bearing surface of another shaft, for example a camshaft or a balancing shaft.
  • a finishing tool 100 with a pressing force F acting in a pressing direction AR is pressed against the circumferential surface to be machined or onto the workpiece section to be machined.
  • the finishing machine has a corresponding pressing device.
  • the removal of material is supported by the fact that an oscillating relative movement between the workpiece and the finishing tool aligned parallel to the workpiece surface is produced by means of an oscillation device (see double arrow OSZ).
  • the oscillation device is mounted on the side of the finish tool, so that the finish tool is oscillated in an oscillation direction OR perpendicular to the pressing direction AR, while the workpiece rotates only about the workpiece axis 192.
  • the oscillation device here comprises a pneumatic oscillator, which can move the finish tool relative to the tool holder 180.
  • a translatory machine axis (numerically controlled linear axis) which can effect a linear movement of the finishing tool superimposed on the oscillatory movement in a linear lifting direction LR which runs parallel to the workpiece axis 192. If required, this linear movement (double arrow LIN) can take place over a linear stroke length which is greater than the oscillation stroke.
  • a rotary axis (numerically controlled axis of rotation) for generating a linear movement of the superimposed pivotal movement of the finishing tool is provided.
  • the pivoting movement (curved double arrow SW) takes place about a pivot axis SA, which is perpendicular to the workpiece axis and perpendicular to the pressing direction AR.
  • the control of the finishing machine is configured in the example so that a pivotal position of the finishing tool, i. the current rotational position about the pivot axis SA, in response to an axial position of the linear movement LIN is controllable.
  • a pivotal position of the finishing tool i. the current rotational position about the pivot axis SA
  • the orientation of the oscillation direction OSZ with respect to the machine coordinate system in the example a function of the axial position of the linear movement and the pivot position and is phased not parallel, but at varying acute angle to the workpiece axis.
  • the finish tool 100 mounted on the free end of a tool holder 180 has a cutting means carrier 110 which is typically made of tool steel or other metallic material and includes means for mounting the finish tool to the tool holder 180 at its rear.
  • a cutting pad 120 is attached, for example, by means of an adhesive or by means of screws.
  • the cutting coating formed by a sintered material contains a plurality of cutting agent grains, which are distributed in the example homogeneously within a matrix of a binder.
  • Cutting agent grains may be, for example, diamond grains or cubic boron nitride (CBN) grains.
  • a binder for example, a ceramic or a metallic material into consideration.
  • the cutting coating normally has a rectangular cross section on its base side facing the cutting medium carrier.
  • the longitudinal direction L of the cutting pad is that direction which, in the finish machining, is substantially parallel to the workpiece rotational axis.
  • the transverse direction Q extends in such a way that the longitudinal direction and transverse direction lie in a plane perpendicular to the pressing direction.
  • the cutting coating On the side facing away from the cutting medium carrier, the cutting coating forms an abrasive, concave-cylindrical cutting surface 125 with which the cutting coating bears more or less extensively on the peripheral surface to be processed during the finish machining.
  • the cutting surface in the transverse direction Q has a concave shape whose radius of curvature substantially corresponds to the desired radius of curvature of the machined workpiece portion at the end of the finish machining.
  • the workpiece 190 rotates about its workpiece axis 192.
  • the finish tool 100 is pressed by means of the pressing device in the pressing direction AR to the rotationally symmetrical workpiece outer surface.
  • the finishing tool oscillates relative to the tool carrier in the oscillation direction OSZ perpendicular to the pressing direction.
  • the oscillation movement is superimposed on a linear movement LIN running parallel to the workpiece rotation axis 192, for which a numerically controlled linear axis of the finishing machine is provided.
  • the linear stroke ie the stroke length of the linear movement
  • the oscillation stroke is in the range of a few millimeters, for example in the range of ⁇ 0.5 mm to ⁇ 3 mm.
  • the additionally achievable by the linear movement stroke can be in the same order of magnitude, that is, for example, between 1 mm and 3 mm. Other stroke lengths and stroke length ratios are possible.
  • the axis-parallel linear movement is superimposed on a pivoting movement of the finishing tool about a perpendicular to the linear direction and perpendicular to the pressing direction pivot axis.
  • the pivoting movement is controlled so that in an end phase of a Linearhubs, ie in the second half of a Linearhubs after exceeding a central position, according to a control program in the direction of movement of the linear motion vorseilender front end portion of the finish tool is closer to the workpiece axis 192 and is pressed against the peripheral surface with a higher local pressure force than one in the direction of movement trailing rear end section.
  • the finish tool moves in the first direction R1 in FIG Fig. 3 to the left, the front end portion E1 is pressed with stronger local pressing force to the workpiece surface than the trailing second end portion E2.
  • the pressing direction is oriented perpendicular to the workpiece rotation axis and both end sections of the finishing tool are pressed against the peripheral surface with approximately the same local contact pressure
  • the second end portion E2 now leads the first end portion E1 and is pressed against the peripheral surface with a stronger local pressing force than the first end portion E1.
  • the maximum swing angle of the pivotal movement i. the maximum angle between the instantaneous orientation of the pressing direction and the zero point position (pressing direction perpendicular to the workpiece rotation axis 192) is normally very small and is generally below 1 °, possibly also below 0.1 °.
  • the swivel angle may be e.g. in the range 0.01 ° to 0.1 °.
  • the oscillation direction OR always runs with this kinematics parallel to the workpiece surface in an axial plane containing the workpiece axis 192.
  • the pressing force acts in this kinematics, regardless of the axial position of the finishing tool always substantially in the normal direction to the currently machined part of the workpiece section, ie perpendicular to the workpiece surface.
  • the local removal of material is essentially determined by the locally prevailing pressing force, so that the convex surface line can be produced with the aid of the finish machining.
  • the linear movement and the pivoting movement is superimposed on a linear compensating movement extending in the pressing direction.
  • the degree of crowning given, for example, by the difference in radius ⁇ R between the region of greatest radius or diameter and the region of smallest radius or diameter is normally of the order of a few micrometers, for example between 1 and 5 ⁇ m.
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view parallel to the direction of movement of a horizontal, linear machine axis, which executes the linear stroke.
  • Fig. 4B shows a front view of the device in a direction perpendicular to this linear direction horizontal direction, which corresponds to the axial direction of a rotary machine axis.
  • a linear machine axis LA is provided with a horizontal axis direction. Through this, the described linear motion is generated.
  • the linear machine axis includes a horizontal slide 420, which is guided along horizontal guide rails 425 and is moved by means of a servo motor (not shown) via a ball screw.
  • the carriage 420 carries a rotary machine axis, which comprises a rotary table 430 which can be rotated relative to the carriage 420 by means of a numerically controlled rotary drive about a horizontal axis of rotation corresponding to the pivot axis SA.
  • the rotatable about the pivot axis rotary table 430 carries on its front side a so-called stone guide 440 which includes a translational machine axis to move the tool holder 180 along a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis SA extending feed direction, which corresponds to the pressing AR.
  • the finish mold 100 is mounted, which cuts the workpiece 190 which is driven for processing using a rotation device so that it around its workpiece axis of rotation 192 (at a predetermined speed, for example between 50 min -1 and 300 min -1 turns.
  • the device can work as follows. While the workpiece 190 is rotated about the workpiece axis 192, the finish tool 100 performs a rapid oscillation in the oscillation direction OR along the movement axis of the oscillator. In addition, an interpolating movement is superimposed by the stone guide to the finishing tool to produce an axial geometry of the machined workpiece section.
  • the stone guide For this purpose, it executes a relatively slow and large stroke along the horizontal direction of movement of the linear axis LA.
  • the rotary table 430 pivots the stone guide 440 about the pivot axis SA, while the linear axis, which can move the tool holder 180 linear, causes a corresponding length compensation. In this way, an arcuate tool path is imposed on the finish tool. This can be produced by finishing a round or any other axial tool path on the machined workpiece section, whereby a corresponding generatrix line shape can be generated on the workpiece.
  • a high oscillation frequency of the oscillation movement (typically at least 10 Hz) parallel to the axial contour ensures a self-sharpening effect of the finish tool, so that a dressing of a finishing tool unlike grinding tools is not required.
  • the process chain can be significantly reduced and investments can be saved.
  • the rotary pivot axis is a machine axis
  • the finish tool is a conventional passive finish tool.
  • the pivoting movement or a corresponding pivot axis can be integrated into an actively activatable finish tool.
  • Fig. 5 shows an example of a finishing tool 500 with integrated pivot axis.
  • the cutting medium carrier 510 of the finishing tool 500 is constructed in several parts.
  • a machine-side fixed part 512 is firmly fastened to the tool carrier 110 with suitable fastening means.
  • the fixed part carries a relative to the fixed part of the movable part 514, which is opposite to the fixed part by a Swivel axis SA is limited pivot.
  • the cutting pad 520 is attached to the front of the movable part 514.
  • the pivotal movement of the movable part with cutting surface with respect to the fixed part is accomplished by means of actuators ACT, which may be constructed using piezo elements, for example.
  • the actuators are controlled via the control unit of the finishing device and cause a pivoting of the movable part relative to the fixed part in dependence on the linear movement of the translational axis parallel to the workpiece rotation axis.
  • the movable part 514 with the cutting pad 520 may be considered a finishing tool, while the fixed part 512 may be considered part of the tool holder 180.
  • the variant of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 then differs from the variant Fig. 5 in that in the first case, the pivot axis is arranged on the machine side of the tool holder and in the latter case on the tool side of the tool holder.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zur Finish-Bearbeitung von Umfangsflächen rotationssymmetrischer Werkstückabschnitte sowie auf eine zur Durchführung des Verfahrens geeignete Vorrichtung.The invention relates to a method for finish machining peripheral surfaces of rotationally symmetrical workpiece sections and to a device suitable for carrying out the method.

Das Finishen, das auch als Superfinishen bezeichnet wird, ist ein spanendes Feinbearbeitungsverfahren mit unbestimmten Schneiden. Durch Finishen können Werkstückoberflächen von rotationssymmetrischen oder nicht-rotationssymmetrischen Werkstückabschnitten an Werkstücken wie Kurbelwellen, Nockenwellen, Getriebewellen oder anderen Bauteilen für Kraft- und Arbeitsmaschinen zur Erzeugung einer gewünschten Oberflächenfeinstruktur bearbeitet werden. Beim Finishen im Einstechverfahren wird ein mit körnigem Schneidmittel besetztes Finish-Werkzeug an die zu bearbeitende Umfangsfläche angedrückt. Zur Erzeugung der für den Materialabtrag erforderlichen Schnittgeschwindigkeit wird das Werkstück um seine Werkstückachse gedreht. Gleichzeitig wird eine parallel zur Werkstückoberfläche oszillierende Relativbewegung zwischen dem Werkstück und dem an der Umfangsfläche anliegenden Finish-Werkzeug erzeugt. Durch die Kombination der Rotationsbewegung des Werkstückes und der überlagerten Oszillationsbewegung kann ein so genanntes Kreuzschliffmuster erzeugt werden, wodurch die bearbeiteten Werkstückoberflächen z.B. als Laufflächen für Gleitlager oder Wälzlager oder dergleichen besonders geeignet sind. Bei dem zu bearbeiteten Werkstückabschnitt kann es sich beispielsweise um ein Hauptlager oder ein Hublager einer Kurbelwelle oder um ein Nockenwellenlager handeln.Finishing, which is also referred to as superfinishing, is a machining process with indefinite cutting edges. By finishing work surfaces of rotationally symmetric or non-rotationally symmetrical workpiece sections on workpieces such as crankshafts, camshafts, transmission shafts or other components for power and working machines can be edited to produce a desired surface fine structure. When finishing in the piercing process, a finishing tool with granular cutting agent is pressed against the peripheral surface to be machined. To produce the cutting speed required for the material removal, the workpiece is rotated about its workpiece axis. At the same time, a relative movement that oscillates parallel to the workpiece surface is produced between the workpiece and the finish tool resting against the peripheral surface. Through the combination of the rotational movement of the workpiece and the superimposed oscillatory motion, a so-called cross-cut pattern can be created, whereby the machined workpiece surfaces e.g. As running surfaces for plain bearings or bearings or the like are particularly suitable. The workpiece section to be machined may be, for example, a main bearing or a crank bearing of a crankshaft or a camshaft bearing.

Im Unterschied zum Schleifen ist das Finishen ein thermisch neutrales Bearbeitungsverfahren, bei dem keine mit Mikrorissen oder Oberflächenspannungen durchsetzte Weichhaut entsteht. Das Finishen wird häufig nach einem Schleifprozess als letztes spanabhebendes Bearbeitungsverfahren einer Prozesskette eingesetzt, um die Weichhaut zu entfernen, die ursprüngliche Gefügestruktur wieder freizulegen, den Traganteil der aufgerauten Oberflächenstruktur zu erhöhen und die Bauteilgeometrie bezüglich Rundheit und kurzwelligen Fehlern in Axialrichtung und Umfangsrichtung zu verbessern.In contrast to grinding, finishing is a thermally neutral processing method in which no soft skin interspersed with microcracks or surface tensions arises. Finishing is often used after a grinding process as the last machining process of a process chain to remove the soft skin, re-exposing the original microstructure, increasing the support of the roughened surface structure, and improving the component geometry in terms of roundness and shortwave errors in the axial and circumferential directions.

Das Schleifen ist dabei die letzte formgebende Bearbeitungsoperation. Beim Schleifen ist die Geometrie des Schleifwerkzeugs der Maschinensteuerung bekannt, so dass das Werkstück entsprechend der durch die Maschinensteuerung bewirkten Werkzeugführung durch Schleifen konturiert werden kann. Eine Voraussetzung für diese Formgebung ist das regelmäßige Abrichten oder Einmessen der Schleifwerkzeuge. Der Schleifprozess ist aber in der Regel nicht in der Lage, die durch die Finish-Bearbeitung erzielbaren Oberflächeneigenschaften zu erzielen.Grinding is the last shaping machining operation. When grinding, the geometry of the grinding tool of the machine control is known, so that the workpiece can be contoured by grinding according to the guided by the machine control tool guide. A prerequisite for this shaping is the regular dressing or calibration of the grinding tools. However, the grinding process is usually unable to achieve the achievable by the finish machining surface properties.

Bei der Finish-Bearbeitung rotationssymmetrischer Lagerstellen steht normalerweise die Erhaltung der axialen Kontur im Vordergrund. Eine Verbesserung der Formwerte an zylindrischen Lagerstellen findet überwiegend in radialer Richtung statt und steht stark in Abhängigkeit zur Vorbearbeitung. So können beispielsweise kurzwellige Fehleranteile z.B. mit mehr als 15 Wellen am Umfang, relativ prozesssicher verbessert werden, während langwellige Anteile, wie z.B. Ovale, Dreiecke oder Vierecke, durch Finishen in der Regel nicht positiv beeinflusst werden können. Das Zerspanungsvolumen durch den Finish-Prozess liegt in der Regel unter ca. 10 µm. Um die Geometrie bestmöglich zu erhalten, wird der Materialabtrag des Finish-Prozesses im Normalfall auf die Vorbearbeitung abgestimmt.In the finishing machining of rotationally symmetrical bearing points, the preservation of the axial contour is usually in the foreground. An improvement in the form values on cylindrical bearings takes place mainly in the radial direction and is highly dependent on the pre-processing. For example, short-wave error components, e.g. with more than 15 waves on the circumference, are relatively reliably improved, while long-wave components, such as e.g. Ovals, triangles or quadrilaterals can not be positively influenced by finishing. The cutting volume through the finishing process is usually less than 10 μm. In order to obtain the best possible geometry, the material removal of the finishing process is normally adjusted to the pre-processing.

Das Schleifen ist in der Regel die letzte formgebende Bearbeitungsoperation. Das bedeutet, dass die Konturierung einer rotationssymmetrischen Lagerstelle im Wesentlichen durch den dem Finish-Prozess vorgeschalteten Schleifprozess erfolgt. Ein kontinuierliches Abrichten der Schleifscheibe ist für die Formgebung und Gestaltung der Lagerstelle zwingend notwendig. Je nach Anforderung und Zeichnungstoleranz an die Lagerstelle reduziert oder verlängert sich der Abricht-Zyklus. Der Schleifprozess ist aber in der Regel nicht in der Lage, die durch die Finish-Bearbeitung erzielbaren Oberflächeneigenschaften zu erzielen.Grinding is usually the last shaping machining operation. This means that the contouring of a rotationally symmetrical bearing point essentially takes place through the grinding process preceding the finishing process. A continuous dressing of the grinding wheel is imperative for the shaping and design of the bearing. Depending on the requirement and the drawing tolerance of the bearing, the dressing cycle is reduced or extended. However, the grinding process is usually unable to achieve the achievable by the finish machining surface properties.

Bei der Bearbeitung von Lagerabschnitten an Wellen sind die Geometrieanforderungen häufig so, dass einzelne oder alle Lagerabschnitte eine leicht ballige Gestalt aufweisen sollen. Eine ballige (tonnenförmige, konvexe) Gestalt rotationssymmetrischer Lagerabschnitten kann dazu beitragen, Lagerschäden aufgrund von Flucht- und Formfehlern der im Lager zusammenwirkenden Komponenten zu vermindern. Entsprechende, vom Kunden vorgegebene finale Mantellinienanforderungen bezüglich Balligkeit drücken sich in der Regel in Durchmesserunterschieden von wenigen Mikrometern zwischen unterschiedlichen axialen Positionen des Lagerabschnitts aus.When machining bearing sections on shafts, the geometry requirements are often such that individual or all bearing sections should have a slightly spherical shape. A crowned (barrel-shaped, convex) shape of rotationally symmetric bearing sections can help to reduce bearing damage due to flight and form errors of the components interacting in the bearing. Corresponding, specified by the customer final generatrix requirements regarding crowning are usually expressed in diameter differences of a few micrometers between different axial positions of the bearing section.

Beim Schleifen von Kurbelwellen-Lagerabschnitten kann eine ballige Makroform durch entsprechende Abrichtung der Umfangsflächen der beim Schleifen verwendeten Schleifscheiben erreicht werden (vgl. z.B. EP 1 181 132 B1 , Fig. 5).When grinding crankshaft bearing sections, a crowned macro-shape can be achieved by appropriate dressing of the circumferential surfaces of the grinding wheels used during grinding (cf. EP 1 181 132 B1 . Fig. 5 ).

Die EP 1 514 642 A2 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zur Finish-Bearbeitung von Wellen, insbesondere von Kurbel- und Nockenwellen, mit einem Werkzeugträger und einem endlosem Schleifband, das einen flexiblen Träger und eine Schleifmittelschicht mit Hartstoff aufweist. Die Vorrichtung dient zur Bearbeitung eines um seine Rotationsachse rotierenden Werkstückes. Ein Schleifbandantrieb treibt das Schleifband während einer Werkstückbearbeitung kontinuierlich an. Es ist eine Spannvorrichtung für das Schleifband vorgesehen. Der Werkzeugträger hat einen Bearbeitungskopf mit zwei zueinander beabstandeten Bandumlenkungen, die einen Arbeitsbereich des Bearbeitungskopfes begrenzen, wobei das Schleifband über die Bandumlenkungen geführt ist und im Arbeitsbereich an der zu bearbeitenden Umfangsfläche des Werkstückes vorbeiläuft. Dem umlaufenden Schleifband ist außerhalb des Arbeitsbereiches eine Vorrichtung zum Abrichten der Schleifmittelschicht zugeordnet, welche ein während der Werkstückbearbeitung gegen die Schleifmittelschicht des mit einer auf die Werkstückbearbeitung abgestimmten Bandgeschwindigkeit umlaufenden Schleifbandes zustellbares Abrichtwerkzeug aufweist. Bei einer Ausführungsform hat das Abrichtwerkzeug quer zur Bandlaufrichtung eine ballige Kontur, die beim Abrichten auf die Schleifmittelschicht übertragen wird. Dadurch kann am bearbeiteten Werkstückabschnitt eine leicht ballige Kontur erzeugt werden.The EP 1 514 642 A2 describes a device for finish machining of shafts, in particular crankshafts and camshafts, with a tool carrier and an endless abrasive belt, which has a flexible carrier and an abrasive layer with hard material. The device is used for processing a rotating about its axis of rotation workpiece. A sanding belt drive continuously drives the sanding belt during workpiece machining. There is provided a clamping device for the grinding belt. The tool carrier has a machining head with two mutually spaced band deflections, which limit a working range of the machining head, wherein the grinding belt is guided over the tape deflections and passes in the work area on the peripheral surface of the workpiece to be machined. The circulating abrasive belt outside of the work area is associated with a device for dressing the abrasive layer, which has a deliverable during the workpiece processing against the abrasive layer of the belt at a speed adjusted to the workpiece processing belt speed adjustable dressing tool. In one embodiment, the dressing tool has a convex contour transverse to the direction of tape travel, which is transferred to the abrasive layer during dressing. As a result, a slightly convex contour can be generated on the machined workpiece section.

Die DE 10 2011 087 252 B3 , die die Basis für den Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 3 bildet, beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zur Finish Bearbeitung eines insbesondere ringförmigen Werkstücks, mit einem Träger zur Verbindung mit einem Finish-Werkzeughalter zum Halten eines Finish-Werkzeugs und mit einer Antriebseinrichtung zur Erzeugung einer linearen Oszillationsbewegung des Trägers. Es ist eine Oszillationseinheit vorgesehen, welche eine Finish-Werkzeugaufnahme zur Aufnahme eines Finish-Werkzeugs und eine Zusatzantriebseinrichtung zur Erzeugung einer linearen Oszillationsbewegung der Finish-Werkzeugaufnahme aufweist. Weiterhin ist eine Verbindungseinrichtung zur Verbindung der Oszillationseinheit mit dem Träger vorgesehen.The DE 10 2011 087 252 B3 , which forms the basis for the preamble of claim 3, describes an apparatus for finishing machining a particular annular workpiece, comprising a carrier for connection to a finishing tool holder for holding a finishing tool and drive means for generating a linear oscillating movement of the carrier , An oscillation unit is provided which has a finish tool holder for receiving a finish tool and an auxiliary drive means for generating a linear oscillation movement of the finish tool holder. Furthermore, a connection device for connecting the oscillation unit with the carrier is provided.

AUFGABE UND LÖSUNGTASK AND SOLUTION

Es ist eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung für einen Finish-Prozess bereitzustellen, die es gestatten, mit Hilfe der Finish-Bearbeitung aus einer Vorbearbeitung resultierende Formwerte bearbeiteter Werkstückabschnitte nicht nur zu erhalten und ggf. leicht zu verbessern, sondern bei Bedarf auch gezielt beeinflussen und erzeugen bzw. verändern zu können. Insbesondere soll die Möglichkeit geschaffen werden, mittels Finishen nichtzylindrische Werkstückabschnitte mit vorgebbarer balliger Gestalt zu erzeugen.It is an object of the invention to provide a method and apparatus for a finishing process which allow not only to obtain and, if necessary, to slightly improve the resulting shape values of machined workpiece sections with the aid of the finish machining from a rough machining, but if necessary also be able to influence and create or change it. In particular, the possibility should be created to produce non-cylindrical workpiece sections with predefinable spherical shape by means of finishing.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe stellt die Erfindung ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 bereit. Weiterhin wird eine zur Durchführung des Verfahrens geeignete Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 3 bereitgestellt. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben. Der Inhalt sämtlicher Ansprüche wird durch Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht.To achieve this object, the invention provides a method having the features of claim 1. Furthermore, a device suitable for carrying out the method is provided with the features of claim 3. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent claims. The content of all claims is incorporated herein by reference.

Bei der beanspruchten Erfindung wird dem Finish-Werkzeug bzw. dem für den Materialabtrag maßgeblichen, mit Schneidmittel versehenen Teil des Finish-Werkzeugs während einer geradlinigen Linearbewegung parallel zur Rotationsachse des Werkstücks eine dieser Linearbewegung überlagerte Schwenkbewegung aufgezwungen, so dass der abrasive Teil des Finish-Werkzeugs entlang einer mindestens teilweise gekrümmten Werkzeuglaufbahn geführt wird.In the claimed invention, the finish tool or the relevant for the material removal, provided with cutting means part of the finishing tool during a rectilinear Linear motion parallel to the axis of rotation of the workpiece imposed on a linear motion of this pivotal movement, so that the abrasive part of the finish tool is guided along an at least partially curved tool path.

Hierdurch lassen sich am bearbeiteten Werkstückabschnitt unterschiedliche, axial nebeneinander liegende Axialabschnitte gezielt mit unterschiedlich starkem Materialabtrag finishen, wodurch eine gewünschte, in Axialrichtung nicht geradlinig verlaufende Mantellinienform gezielt erzeugt werden kann. Die Mantellinienform kann somit mit Hilfe einer speziellen Maschinenkonfiguration gegenüber der aus der Vorbearbeitung resultierenden Mantellinienform verändert werden. Somit ist eine formgebende Bearbeitung mittels Finishen möglich.As a result, different, axially juxtaposed axial sections on the machined workpiece section can be finishen specifically with different degrees of material removal, whereby a desired, in the axial direction not rectilinear generating line form can be selectively generated. The generatrix shape can thus be changed by means of a special machine configuration with respect to the generatrix line resulting from the preprocessing. Thus, a shaping processing by Finishen is possible.

Bei manchen Bearbeitungsvarianten erfolgt die Steuerung der Maschine so, dass in einer Endphase eines Linearhubes der linearen Maschinenachse ein in Bewegungsrichtung der Linearbewegung vorauseilender vorderer Endabschnitt des Finish-Werkzeugs näher an der Werkstückachse liegt und/oder mit höherer lokaler Andrückkraft an die Umfangsfläche angedrückt wird als ein nacheilender hinterer Endabschnitt. Hierdurch sind generell konvexe bzw. ballige Formen erzielbar. Zu den Formen gehören insbesondere eine voll-ballige Mantellinienform, eine zylindrisch-ballige Mantellinienform oder eine zylindrisch-logarithmische Mantellinienform.In some processing variants, the control of the machine is carried out so that in an end phase of a linear stroke of the linear machine axis leading in the direction of movement of the linear motion leading end portion of the finish tool closer to the workpiece axis and / or is pressed with higher local contact force to the peripheral surface than a trailing rear end section. As a result, generally convex or spherical shapes can be achieved. The forms include, in particular, a full-crowned generatrix line shape, a cylindrical-crowned generatrix line shape or a cylindrical-logarithmic generatrix line shape.

In konstruktiver Hinsicht kann dies bei einer Vorrichtung dadurch realisiert werden, dass im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Maschinenkonzepten eine zusätzliche bzw. weitere gezielt ansteuerbare Maschinenachse, nämlich eine rotatorische Maschinenachse, vorgesehen wird, um durch eine Überlagerung zweier linearer Bewegungsachsen und einer Rotationsachse eine zweidimensionale, nahezu beliebige Bahnkurve für das Finish-Werkzeug zu realisieren.In terms of design, this can be realized in a device in that compared to conventional machine concepts, an additional or more specifically controllable machine axis, namely a rotary machine axis, is provided to a two-dimensional, almost arbitrary by a superposition of two linear axes of motion and a rotation axis Trajectory for the finish tool to realize.

Eine robuste und zuverlässig arbeitende Variante einer Vorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die translatorische Maschinenachse einen Horizontalschlitten aufweist, der eine rotatorische Maschinenachse mit einem Rundtisch umfasst, welche relativ zum Schlitten mit Hilfe eines numerisch gesteuerten Drehantriebs, beispielsweise eines Servomotors, um eine der Schwenkachse entsprechende horizontale Rotationsachse verdrehbar ist. Der Rundtisch kann eine Steinführung tragen, die eine translatorische Maschinenachse aufweist, um den Werkzeughalter entlang einer Vorschubrichtung zu bewegen, die senkrecht zur Schwenkachse verläuft und der Andrückrichtung entspricht.A robust and reliably working variant of a device is characterized in that the translatory machine axis has a horizontal slide comprising a rotary machine axis with a rotary table which relative to the carriage by means of a numerically controlled rotary drive, for example a servo motor, corresponding to one of the pivot axis horizontal axis of rotation is rotatable. The rotary table may carry a stone guide having a translatory machine axis to move the tool holder along a feed direction which is perpendicular to the pivot axis and corresponds to the pressing direction.

Es wäre auch möglich, die Maschinenachsen auf andere Weise zu kombinieren, beispielsweise indem eine rotatorische Maschinenachse mit einem Rundtisch vorgesehen ist, der eine Linearführung für eine translatorische Maschinenachse trägt.It would also be possible to combine the machine axes in other ways, for example by providing a rotary machine axis with a rotary table carrying a linear guide for a translatory machine axis.

Es ist auch möglich, dass die rotatorische Achse als eine in das Finish-Werkzeug integrierte Achse realisiert wird, also an der Werkzeugseite des Werkzeughalters liegt. Auch hierdurch kann erreicht werden, dass das abrasive Schneidmittel entlang der gewünschten bogenförmigen Laufbahn zwangsgeführt wird, um beispielsweise eine ballige Gestalt am Werkstückabschnitt zu generieren.It is also possible that the rotary axis is realized as an integrated into the finish tool axis, that is located on the tool side of the tool holder. This also makes it possible to achieve that the abrasive cutting means along the desired arcuate Runway is constrained, for example, to generate a spherical shape on the workpiece section.

KURZBESCHREIBUNG DER ZEICHNUNGENBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Weitere Vorteile und Aspekte der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen und aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung, die nachfolgend anhand der Figuren erläutert sind. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht einer Bearbeitungssituation bei einem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Verfahrens zur Finish-Bearbeitung einer Umfangsfläche eines Werkstücks;
  • Fig. 2 eine axiale Ansicht der Bearbeitungssituation aus Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 Details zur Kinematik der Werkzeugbewegung;
  • Fig. 4 ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens in Seitenansicht (Fig. 4A) und Vorderansicht (Fig. 4B); und
  • Fig. 5 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Finish-Werkzeugs mit integrierter Schwenkachse.
Further advantages and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the claims and from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, which are explained below with reference to the figures. Showing:
  • Fig. 1 a side view of a processing situation in an embodiment of a method for finish machining a peripheral surface of a workpiece;
  • Fig. 2 an axial view of the machining situation Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 Details on the kinematics of the tool movement;
  • Fig. 4 An embodiment of an apparatus for performing the method in side view ( Fig. 4A ) and front view ( Fig. 4B ); and
  • Fig. 5 an embodiment of a finishing tool with integrated pivot axis.

DETAILLIERTE BESCHREIBUNG DER AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIELEDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Anhand der Fig. 1 und 2 werden einige für das Verständnis von Ausführungsformen der Erfindung hilfreiche Zusammenhänge und Begriffe erläutert. Dabei zeigt Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht einer typischen Bearbeitungssituation bei einem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Verfahrens zur Finish-Bearbeitung einer Umfangsfläche 195 eines rotationssymmetrischen Werkstückabschnitts an einem Werkstück 190. Das Werkstück wird mithilfe einer Dreheinrichtung zur Erzeugung einer Drehbewegung des Werkstücks um eine Werkstückrotationsachse bzw. Werkstückachse 192 mit konstanter Drehgeschwindigkeit gedreht. Bei dem zu bearbeitenden Werkstückabschnitt kann es sich beispielsweise um ein Hauptlager einer Kurbelwelle oder eine Lagerfläche einer anderen Welle, beispielsweise einer Nockenwelle oder einer Ausgleichswelle, handeln.Based on Fig. 1 and 2 some interrelations and terms helpful in understanding embodiments of the invention will be explained. It shows Fig. 1 a side view of a typical machining situation in an embodiment of a method for finish machining a peripheral surface 195 of a rotationally symmetrical workpiece section on a workpiece 190. The workpiece is rotated by means of a rotating device for generating a rotational movement of the workpiece about a workpiece rotation axis or workpiece axis 192 at a constant rotational speed. The workpiece section to be machined may, for example, be a main bearing of a crankshaft or a bearing surface of another shaft, for example a camshaft or a balancing shaft.

Um an dem Werkstückabschnitt mittels Finishen einen Materialabtrag zu bewirken, wird ein Finish-Werkzeug 100 mit einer in einer Andrückrichtung AR wirkenden Andrückkraft F an die zu bearbeitende Umfangsfläche bzw. an den zu bearbeitenden Werkstückabschnitt angedrückt. Hierzu hat die Finish-Maschine eine entsprechende Andrückeinrichtung.In order to effect a material removal on the workpiece section by means of finishing, a finishing tool 100 with a pressing force F acting in a pressing direction AR is pressed against the circumferential surface to be machined or onto the workpiece section to be machined. For this purpose, the finishing machine has a corresponding pressing device.

Der Materialabtrag wird dadurch unterstützt, dass mithilfe einer Oszillationseinrichtung eine parallel zur Werkstückoberfläche ausgerichtete oszillierende Relativbewegung zwischen dem Werkstück und dem Finish-Werkzeug erzeugt wird (siehe Doppelpfeil OSZ). Im Beispielsfall ist die Oszillationseinrichtung auf Seiten des Finish-Werkzeugs angebracht, so dass das Finish-Werkzeug in einer senkrecht zur Andrückrichtung AR verlaufenden Oszillationsrichtung OR oszillierend bewegt wird, während das Werkstück sich lediglich um die Werkstückachse 192 dreht. Die Oszillationseinrichtung umfasst hier einen pneumatischen Schwinger, der das Finish-Werkzeug relativ zum Werkzeughalter 180 bewegen kann.The removal of material is supported by the fact that an oscillating relative movement between the workpiece and the finishing tool aligned parallel to the workpiece surface is produced by means of an oscillation device (see double arrow OSZ). In the example case, the oscillation device is mounted on the side of the finish tool, so that the finish tool is oscillated in an oscillation direction OR perpendicular to the pressing direction AR, while the workpiece rotates only about the workpiece axis 192. The oscillation device here comprises a pneumatic oscillator, which can move the finish tool relative to the tool holder 180.

Weiterhin ist eine translatorische Maschinenachse (numerisch gesteuerte Linearachse) vorgesehen, die eine der Oszillationsbewegung überlagerte Linearbewegung des Finish-Werkzeugs in einer Linearhubrichtung LR bewirken kann, welche parallel zur Werkstückachse 192 verläuft. Diese Linearbewegung (Doppelpfeil LIN) kann bei Bedarf über eine Linearhublänge erfolgen, die größer als der Oszillationshub ist.Furthermore, a translatory machine axis (numerically controlled linear axis) is provided which can effect a linear movement of the finishing tool superimposed on the oscillatory movement in a linear lifting direction LR which runs parallel to the workpiece axis 192. If required, this linear movement (double arrow LIN) can take place over a linear stroke length which is greater than the oscillation stroke.

Weiterhin ist eine rotatorische Achse (numerisch gesteuerte Rotationsachse) zur Erzeugung einer der Linearbewegung überlagerten Schwenkbewegung des Finish-Werkzeugs vorgesehen. Die Schwenkbewegung (gekrümmter Doppelpfeil SW) erfolgt um eine Schwenkachse SA, die senkrecht zur Werkstückachse und senkrecht zur Andrückrichtung AR verläuft.Furthermore, a rotary axis (numerically controlled axis of rotation) for generating a linear movement of the superimposed pivotal movement of the finishing tool is provided. The pivoting movement (curved double arrow SW) takes place about a pivot axis SA, which is perpendicular to the workpiece axis and perpendicular to the pressing direction AR.

Die Steuerung der Finishmaschine ist im Beispielsfall so konfiguriert, dass eine Schwenkposition des Finish-Werkzeugs, d.h. die aktuelle Drehposition um die Schwenkachse SA, in Abhängigkeit von einer Axialposition der Linearbewegung LIN steuerbar ist. Damit wird die Orientierung der Oszillationsrichtung OSZ in Bezug auf das Maschinekoordinatensystem im Beispielsfall eine Funktion der Axialposition der Linearbewegung und der Schwenkposition und verläuft phasenweise nicht parallel, sondern in variierendem spitzem Winkel zur Werkstückachse.The control of the finishing machine is configured in the example so that a pivotal position of the finishing tool, i. the current rotational position about the pivot axis SA, in response to an axial position of the linear movement LIN is controllable. Thus, the orientation of the oscillation direction OSZ with respect to the machine coordinate system in the example, a function of the axial position of the linear movement and the pivot position and is phased not parallel, but at varying acute angle to the workpiece axis.

Das am freien Ende eines Werkzeughalters 180 montierte Finish-Werkzeug 100 weist einen Schneidmittelträger 110 auf, der typischerweise aus Werkzeugstahl oder einem anderen metallischen Werkstoff gefertigt ist und an seiner Rückseite Einrichtungen zur Montage des Finish-Werkzeugs am Werkzeughalter 180 umfasst. An der Vorderseite des Schneidmittelträgers ist ein Schneidbelag 120 zum Beispiel mithilfe eines Klebers oder mittels Schrauben befestigt. Der durch einen Sinterwerkstoff gebildete Schneidbelag enthält eine Vielzahl von Schneidmittelkörnern, die im Beispielsfall homogen innerhalb einer Matrix aus einem Bindemittel verteilt sind. Schneidmittelkörner können beispielsweise Diamantkörner oder Körner aus kubischem Bornitrid (CBN) sein. Als Bindemittel kommt beispielsweise ein keramischer oder ein metallischer Werkstoff in Betracht.The finish tool 100 mounted on the free end of a tool holder 180 has a cutting means carrier 110 which is typically made of tool steel or other metallic material and includes means for mounting the finish tool to the tool holder 180 at its rear. On the front of the cutting medium carrier, a cutting pad 120 is attached, for example, by means of an adhesive or by means of screws. The cutting coating formed by a sintered material contains a plurality of cutting agent grains, which are distributed in the example homogeneously within a matrix of a binder. Cutting agent grains may be, for example, diamond grains or cubic boron nitride (CBN) grains. As a binder, for example, a ceramic or a metallic material into consideration.

Der Schneidbelag hat an seiner dem Schneidmittelträger zugewandten Grundseite normalerweise einen Rechteckquerschnitt. Definitionsgemäß ist die Längsrichtung L des Schneidbelags diejenige Richtung, die bei der Finish-Bearbeitung im Wesentlichen parallel zur Werkstückrotationsachse verläuft. Senkrecht zur Längsrichtung L verläuft die Querrichtung Q in der Weise, dass Längsrichtung und Querrichtung in einer Ebene senkrecht zur Andrückrichtung liegen.The cutting coating normally has a rectangular cross section on its base side facing the cutting medium carrier. By definition, the longitudinal direction L of the cutting pad is that direction which, in the finish machining, is substantially parallel to the workpiece rotational axis. Perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L, the transverse direction Q extends in such a way that the longitudinal direction and transverse direction lie in a plane perpendicular to the pressing direction.

Auf der dem Schneidmittelträger abgewandten Seite bildet der Schneidbelag eine abrasive, konkav-zylindrische Schneidfläche 125, mit der der Schneidbelag während der Finish-Bearbeitung mehr oder weniger großflächig an der zu bearbeitenden Umfangsfläche anliegt. Wie in Fig. 2 gut zu erkennen ist, hat die Schneidfläche in Querrichtung Q eine konkave Form, deren Krümmungsradius im Wesentlichen dem Soll-Krümmungsradius des zu bearbeitenden Werkstückabschnitts am Ende der Finish-Bearbeitung entspricht.On the side facing away from the cutting medium carrier, the cutting coating forms an abrasive, concave-cylindrical cutting surface 125 with which the cutting coating bears more or less extensively on the peripheral surface to be processed during the finish machining. As in Fig. 2 is clearly visible, the cutting surface in the transverse direction Q has a concave shape whose radius of curvature substantially corresponds to the desired radius of curvature of the machined workpiece portion at the end of the finish machining.

Anhand der schematischen Fig. 3 werden Details der Kinematik der Werkzeugbewegung bei der Erzeugung einer voll-balligen axialen Geometrie eines Werkstückabschnitts 194 des Werkstücks 190 erläutert. Die Verhältnisse sind nicht maßstabsgerecht dargestellt. Das Werkstück 190 rotiert um seine Werkstückachse 192. Das Finish-Werkzeug 100 wird mittels der Andrückeinrichtung in Andrückrichtung AR an die rotationssymmetrische Werkstückaußenfläche angedrückt. Das Finish-Werkzeug oszilliert relativ zum Werkzeugträger in Oszillationsrichtung OSZ senkrecht zur Andrückrichtung. Der Oszillationsbewegung ist eine parallel zur Werkstückrotationsachse 192 verlaufende Linearbewegung LIN überlagert, für die eine numerisch gesteuerte Linearachse der Finish-Maschine vorgesehen ist.Based on the schematic Fig. 3 For example, details of the kinematics of tool motion in creating a full crowned axial geometry of a workpiece portion 194 of the workpiece 190 will be discussed. The conditions are not drawn to scale. The workpiece 190 rotates about its workpiece axis 192. The finish tool 100 is pressed by means of the pressing device in the pressing direction AR to the rotationally symmetrical workpiece outer surface. The finishing tool oscillates relative to the tool carrier in the oscillation direction OSZ perpendicular to the pressing direction. The oscillation movement is superimposed on a linear movement LIN running parallel to the workpiece rotation axis 192, for which a numerically controlled linear axis of the finishing machine is provided.

Der Linearhub, d.h. die Hublänge der Linearbewegung, ist in Fig. 3 übertrieben dargestellt. Typischerweise liegt der Oszillationshub im Bereich einiger Millimeter, beispielsweise im Bereich von ±0.5 mm bis ±3 mm. Der durch die Linearbewegung zusätzlich erzielbare Hub kann in der gleichen Größenordnung liegen, also beispielsweise zwischen 1 mm und 3 mm. Auch andere Hublängen und Hublängenverhältnisse sind möglich.The linear stroke, ie the stroke length of the linear movement, is in Fig. 3 exaggerated. Typically, the oscillation stroke is in the range of a few millimeters, for example in the range of ± 0.5 mm to ± 3 mm. The additionally achievable by the linear movement stroke can be in the same order of magnitude, that is, for example, between 1 mm and 3 mm. Other stroke lengths and stroke length ratios are possible.

Der achsparallelen Linearbewegung ist eine Schwenkbewegung des Finish-Werkzeugs um eine senkrecht zur Linearrichtung und senkrecht zur Andrückrichtung verlaufende Schwenkachse überlagert. Um die dargestellte konvexe, d.h. tonnenförmige Gestalt des Umfangsabschnitts zu erreichen, wird die Schwenkbewegung so gesteuert, dass in einer Endphase eines Linearhubs, also in der zweiten Hälfte eines Linearhubs nach Überschreiten einer Mittelposition, nach Vorgabe eines Steuerprogramms ein in Bewegungsrichtung der Linearbewegung vorauseilender vorderer Endabschnitt des Finish-Werkzeugs näher an der Werkstückachse 192 liegt bzw. mit höherer lokaler Andrückkraft an die Umfangsfläche angedrückt wird als ein in der Bewegungsrichtung nacheilender hinterer Endabschnitt. Bewegt sich das Finish-Werkzeug beispielsweise in die erste Richtung R1 in Fig. 3 nach links, so wird der vordere Endabschnitt E1 mit stärkerer lokaler Andrückkraft an die Werkstückoberfläche angedrückt als der nacheilende zweite Endabschnitt E2. Hierzu verläuft die Andrückrichtung in einem von 90° abweichenden Winkel zur Werkstückrotationsachse 192. In der mittleren Phasen der linearen Hubbewegung ist die Andrückrichtung senkrecht zur Werkstückrotationsachse ausgerichtet und beide Endabschnitte des Finish-Werkzeugs werden mit etwa gleicher lokaler Andrückkraft an die Umfangsfläche angedrückt. Bei Annäherung an den Umkehrpunkt auf der anderen Seite (in die zweite Richtung R2) eilt nun der zweite Endabschnitt E2 dem ersten Endabschnitt E1 voraus und wird mit stärkerer lokaler Andrückkraft an die Umfangsfläche angedrückt als der erste Endabschnitt E1.The axis-parallel linear movement is superimposed on a pivoting movement of the finishing tool about a perpendicular to the linear direction and perpendicular to the pressing direction pivot axis. In order to achieve the illustrated convex, ie barrel-shaped shape of the peripheral portion, the pivoting movement is controlled so that in an end phase of a Linearhubs, ie in the second half of a Linearhubs after exceeding a central position, according to a control program in the direction of movement of the linear motion vorseilender front end portion of the finish tool is closer to the workpiece axis 192 and is pressed against the peripheral surface with a higher local pressure force than one in the direction of movement trailing rear end section. For example, if the finish tool moves in the first direction R1 in FIG Fig. 3 to the left, the front end portion E1 is pressed with stronger local pressing force to the workpiece surface than the trailing second end portion E2. In the middle phases of the linear lifting movement, the pressing direction is oriented perpendicular to the workpiece rotation axis and both end sections of the finishing tool are pressed against the peripheral surface with approximately the same local contact pressure When approaching the turning point on the other side (in the second direction R2), the second end portion E2 now leads the first end portion E1 and is pressed against the peripheral surface with a stronger local pressing force than the first end portion E1.

Der maximale Schwenkwinkel der Schwenkbewegung, d.h. der maximale Winkel zwischen momentaner Orientierung der Andrückrichtung und der Nullpunktslage (Andrückrichtung senkrecht zur Werkstückrotationsachse 192) ist normalerweise sehr klein und liegt in der Regel unterhalb von 1°, ggf. auch unterhalb von 0.1°. Der Schwenkwinkel kann z.B. im Bereich 0.01° bis 0.1° liegen.The maximum swing angle of the pivotal movement, i. the maximum angle between the instantaneous orientation of the pressing direction and the zero point position (pressing direction perpendicular to the workpiece rotation axis 192) is normally very small and is generally below 1 °, possibly also below 0.1 °. The swivel angle may be e.g. in the range 0.01 ° to 0.1 °.

Die Oszillationsrichtung OR verläuft mit dieser Kinematik immer parallel zur Werkstückoberfläche in einer die Werkstückachse 192 enthaltenden Axialebene. Die Andrückkraft wirkt bei dieser Kinematik unabhängig von der axialen Position des Finish-Werkzeugs immer im Wesentlichen in Normalenrichtung zum gerade bearbeiteten Teil des Werkstückabschnitts, also senkrecht zur Werkstückoberfläche. Bei gleichmäßiger Rotationsgeschwindigkeit des Werkstücks und gleichmäßiger Oszillationsfrequenz wird der lokale Materialabtrag im Wesentlichen durch die lokal herrschende Andrückkraft bestimmt, so dass mithilfe der Finish-Bearbeitung die ballige Gestalt mit konvexer Mantellinie erzeugt werden kann.The oscillation direction OR always runs with this kinematics parallel to the workpiece surface in an axial plane containing the workpiece axis 192. The pressing force acts in this kinematics, regardless of the axial position of the finishing tool always substantially in the normal direction to the currently machined part of the workpiece section, ie perpendicular to the workpiece surface. With a uniform rotational speed of the workpiece and a uniform oscillation frequency, the local removal of material is essentially determined by the locally prevailing pressing force, so that the convex surface line can be produced with the aid of the finish machining.

Um zu erreichen, dass die gewünschte Andrückkraft unabhängig vom lokalen Durchmesser des gerade bearbeiteten Teils des Werkstückabschnitts allein durch die Ansteuerung der Andrückeinrichtung bestimmt wird, ist der Linearbewegung und der Schwenkbewegung noch eine in Andrückrichtung verlaufende lineare Ausgleichsbewegung überlagert.In order to achieve that the desired pressing force is determined independently of the local diameter of the currently machined part of the workpiece section solely by the actuation of the pressing device, the linear movement and the pivoting movement is superimposed on a linear compensating movement extending in the pressing direction.

Es ist ersichtlich, dass nach dem gleichen Prinzip auch andere axiale Geometrien erzeugt werden können. Wird die Schwenkbewegung beispielsweise so gestaltet, dass die Andrückrichtung AR in einem breiteren Bereich um die axiale Mitte des Umfangsabschnitts senkrecht zur Werkstückrotationsachse 192 ausgerichtet bleibt und nur in den Endphasen nahe der Umkehrpunkte das Finish-Werkzeug verschwenkt wird, so kann beispielsweise eine zylindrisch-ballige axiale Geometrie erzeugt werden, bei der sich im Mittelbereich ein zylindrischer Teil des Werkstückabschnitts befindet, der zu den axialen Rändern hin zur Verkleinerung des Durchmessers verrundet wird. Auch eine zylindrisch-logarithmische oder ein konkave Mantellinienform kann auf diese Weise erzeugt werden.It can be seen that other axial geometries can be produced according to the same principle. If, for example, the pivoting movement is designed in such a way that the pressing direction AR remains aligned in a wider area about the axial center of the peripheral section perpendicular to the workpiece rotation axis 192 and the finishing tool is pivoted only in the final phases near the turning points, then a cylindrical-crowned axial direction can be achieved Geometry are generated, in which in the central region, a cylindrical part of the workpiece section which is rounded to the axial edges to reduce the diameter. Also, a cylindrical-logarithmic or a concave generatrix line shape can be produced in this way.

Das Ausmaß der Balligkeit, beispielsweise gegeben durch den Radienunterschied ΔR zwischen dem Bereich mit größtem Radius bzw. Durchmesser und dem Bereich mit kleinstem Radius bzw. Durchmesser liegt normalerweise in der Größenordnung einiger Mikrometer, beispielsweise zwischen 1 und 5 µm.The degree of crowning given, for example, by the difference in radius ΔR between the region of greatest radius or diameter and the region of smallest radius or diameter is normally of the order of a few micrometers, for example between 1 and 5 μm.

Anhand von Fig. 4 wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Vorrichtung 400 zur Finish-Bearbeitung von Umfangsflächen erläutert, mit der die besondere Werkzeugkinematik realisiert werden kann. Fig. 4A zeigt hierzu eine Seitenansicht parallel zur Bewegungsrichtung einer horizontalen, linearen Maschinenachse, die den Linearhub ausführt. Fig. 4B zeigt eine Vorderansicht der Vorrichtung in einer senkrecht zu dieser Linearrichtung stehenden Horizontalrichtung, die der Achsrichtung einer rotatorischen Maschinenachse entspricht.Based on Fig. 4 an embodiment of a device 400 for finishing peripheral surfaces is explained, with which the special tool kinematics can be realized. Fig. 4A shows a side view parallel to the direction of movement of a horizontal, linear machine axis, which executes the linear stroke. Fig. 4B shows a front view of the device in a direction perpendicular to this linear direction horizontal direction, which corresponds to the axial direction of a rotary machine axis.

An einem vertikalen Träger 410 der Vorrichtung ist eine lineare Maschinenachse LA mit horizontaler Achsrichtung vorgesehen. Durch diese wird die beschriebene Linearbewegung erzeugt. Die lineare Maschinenachse umfasst einen Horizontalschlitten 420, der entlang von horizontalen Führungsschienen 425 geführt ist und mithilfe eines Servomotors (nicht gezeigt) über eine Kugelrollspindel bewegt wird. Der Schlitten 420 trägt eine rotatorische Maschinenachse, welche einen Rundtisch 430 umfasst, der relativ zum Schlitten 420 mithilfe eines numerisch gesteuerten Drehantriebs um eine horizontale Rotationsachse verdreht werden kann, die der Schwenkachse SA entspricht. Der um die Schwenkachse verdrehbare Rundtisch 430 trägt an seiner Vorderseite eine sogenannte Steinführung 440, die eine translatorische Maschinenachse beinhaltet, um den Werkzeughalter 180 entlang einer senkrecht zur Schwenkachse SA verlaufenden Vorschubrichtung zu verschieben, welche der Andrückrichtung AR entspricht. Am vorderen Ende des Werkzeughalters ist das Finish-Werkzeug 100 angebracht, welches das Werkstück 190 bearbeitet, das für die Bearbeitung mithilfe einer Dreheinrichtung so angetrieben wird, dass es sich um seine Werkstückrotationsachse 192 mit einer vorgegebenen Drehzahl (beispielsweise zwischen 50 min-1 und 300 min-1 dreht.On a vertical support 410 of the device, a linear machine axis LA is provided with a horizontal axis direction. Through this, the described linear motion is generated. The linear machine axis includes a horizontal slide 420, which is guided along horizontal guide rails 425 and is moved by means of a servo motor (not shown) via a ball screw. The carriage 420 carries a rotary machine axis, which comprises a rotary table 430 which can be rotated relative to the carriage 420 by means of a numerically controlled rotary drive about a horizontal axis of rotation corresponding to the pivot axis SA. The rotatable about the pivot axis rotary table 430 carries on its front side a so-called stone guide 440 which includes a translational machine axis to move the tool holder 180 along a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis SA extending feed direction, which corresponds to the pressing AR. At the front end of the tool holder, the finish mold 100 is mounted, which cuts the workpiece 190 which is driven for processing using a rotation device so that it around its workpiece axis of rotation 192 (at a predetermined speed, for example between 50 min -1 and 300 min -1 turns.

Die Vorrichtung kann wie folgt arbeiten. Während das Werkstück 190 um die Werkstückachse 192 gedreht wird, führt das Finish-Werkzeug 100 entlang der Bewegungsachse der Oszillationseinrichtung eine schnelle Oszillationsbewegung in Oszillationsrichtung OR aus. Zusätzlich wird zur Erzeugung einer axialen Geometrie des bearbeitenden Werkstückabschnitts dem Finish-Werkzeug eine interpolierende Bewegung durch die Steinführung überlagert. Die Steinführung führt hierzu entlang der horizontalen Bewegungsrichtung der Linearachse LA einen relativ langsamen und großen Hub aus. Gleichzeitig schwenkt der Rotationstisch 430 die Steinführung 440 um die Schwenkachse SA, während die Linearachse, die den Werkzeughalter 180 linear verschieben kann, einen entsprechenden Längenausgleich bewirkt. Auf diese Weise wird dem Finish-Werkzeug eine bogenförmige Werkzeuglaufbahn aufgezwungen. Dadurch kann am bearbeiteten Werkstückabschnitt durch Finishen eine runde oder beliebige andere axiale Werkzeuglaufbahn erzeugt werden, wodurch eine entsprechende Mantellinienform am Werkstück erzeugt werden kann.The device can work as follows. While the workpiece 190 is rotated about the workpiece axis 192, the finish tool 100 performs a rapid oscillation in the oscillation direction OR along the movement axis of the oscillator. In addition, an interpolating movement is superimposed by the stone guide to the finishing tool to produce an axial geometry of the machined workpiece section. The stone guide For this purpose, it executes a relatively slow and large stroke along the horizontal direction of movement of the linear axis LA. At the same time, the rotary table 430 pivots the stone guide 440 about the pivot axis SA, while the linear axis, which can move the tool holder 180 linear, causes a corresponding length compensation. In this way, an arcuate tool path is imposed on the finish tool. This can be produced by finishing a round or any other axial tool path on the machined workpiece section, whereby a corresponding generatrix line shape can be generated on the workpiece.

Durch die Veränderung des Schwenkwinkels in Verbindung mit der Bewegung der linearen Maschinenachse LA sind alle denkbaren Konturen in axialer Richtung des bearbeiteten Umfangsabschnitts zu gestalten und zu beeinflussen. Konvexe wie auch konkave Linienformen der Mantellinie können erzielt werden.By changing the pivot angle in conjunction with the movement of the linear machine axis LA all conceivable contours in the axial direction of the machined peripheral portion are to be designed and influenced. Convex as well as concave line shapes of the generatrix can be achieved.

Durch die hiermit geschaffene Möglichkeit, mittels Finishen die Mantellinienform von Lagerstellen in axialer Richtung gezielt beeinflussen zu können, kann in zukünftigen Fertigungsprozessen gegebenenfalls auf das bei herkömmlichen Prozessen vorgelagerte Fertigschleifen verzichtet werden. Dadurch, dass die Finish-Bearbeitung nun als formgebende Bearbeitung ausgelegt sein kann, steht der Finish-Prozess nicht mehr in Abhängigkeit zur Vorbearbeitung bzw. ist weniger von der Vorbearbeitung abhängig. Der Finish-Prozess kann dadurch gegebenenfalls auch leistungsfähiger mit größerem Zerspanungsvolumen ausgelegt werden. Auf die früher üblichen Abrichtzyklen bei Schleifwerkzeugen nach einer gewissen Anzahl bearbeiteter Lagerstellen kann gegebenenfalls unter Nutzung dieser neuartigen Finish-Technologie verzichtet werden. Eine hohe Schwingungsfrequenz der Oszillationsbewegung (typischerweise mindestens 10 Hz) parallel zur axialen Kontur gewährleistet einen Selbstschärfeffekt des Finish-Werkzeugs, so dass ein Abrichten eines Finish-Werkzeugs anders als bei Schleifwerkzeugen nicht erforderlich ist. Somit kann die Prozesskette deutlich reduziert und Investitionen können eingespart werden.As a result of the possibility thus created of being able to influence the generatrix shape of bearing points in the axial direction in a targeted manner by means of finishing, it may be possible in future production processes to dispense with the finish grinding which precedes conventional processes. Due to the fact that the finish machining can now be designed as a shaping treatment, the finishing process no longer depends on the pre-processing or is less dependent on the pre-processing. If necessary, the finishing process can also be designed more efficiently with a larger cutting volume. The previously customary dressing cycles for grinding tools after a certain number of processed bearings may possibly be dispensed with using this novel finish technology. A high oscillation frequency of the oscillation movement (typically at least 10 Hz) parallel to the axial contour ensures a self-sharpening effect of the finish tool, so that a dressing of a finishing tool unlike grinding tools is not required. Thus, the process chain can be significantly reduced and investments can be saved.

Bei dem bisher dargestellten Beispiel ist die rotatorische Schwenkachse eine Maschinenachse, während das Finish-Werkzeug ein konventionelles passives Finish-Werkzeug ist. Bei anderen Ausführungsbeispielen kann auf eine rotatorische Schwenkachse in der Finish-Vorrichtung verzichtet werden. Stattdessen kann die Schwenkbewegung bzw. eine entsprechende Schwenkachse in ein aktiv ansteuerbares Finish-Werkzeug integriert sein. Fig. 5 zeigt hierzu beispielhaft ein Finish-Werkzeug 500 mit integrierter Schwenkachse. Der Schneidmittelträger 510 des Finish-Werkzeugs 500 ist hierzu mehrteilig konstruiert. Ein maschinenseitiger fester Teil 512 wird mit geeigneten Befestigungsmitteln fest am Werkzeugträger 110 befestigt. Der feste Teil trägt einen gegenüber dem festen Teil beweglichen Teil 514, der gegenüber dem festen Teil um eine Schwenkachse SA begrenzt verschwenkbar ist. Der Schneidbelag 520 ist an der Vorderseite des beweglichen Teils 514 befestigt. Die Schwenkbewegung des beweglichen Teils mit Schneidbelag gegenüber dem festen Teil wird mithilfe von Aktoren ACT bewerkstelligt, die beispielsweise mithilfe von Piezoelementen aufgebaut sein können. Die Aktoren werden über die Steuereinheit der Finish-Vorrichtung angesteuert und bewirken eine Verschwenkung des beweglichen Teils gegenüber dem festen Teil in Abhängigkeit von der Linearbewegung der translatorischen Achse parallel zur Werkstückrotationsachse.In the example shown so far, the rotary pivot axis is a machine axis, while the finish tool is a conventional passive finish tool. In other embodiments, can be dispensed with a rotary pivot axis in the finishing device. Instead, the pivoting movement or a corresponding pivot axis can be integrated into an actively activatable finish tool. Fig. 5 shows an example of a finishing tool 500 with integrated pivot axis. The cutting medium carrier 510 of the finishing tool 500 is constructed in several parts. A machine-side fixed part 512 is firmly fastened to the tool carrier 110 with suitable fastening means. The fixed part carries a relative to the fixed part of the movable part 514, which is opposite to the fixed part by a Swivel axis SA is limited pivot. The cutting pad 520 is attached to the front of the movable part 514. The pivotal movement of the movable part with cutting surface with respect to the fixed part is accomplished by means of actuators ACT, which may be constructed using piezo elements, for example. The actuators are controlled via the control unit of the finishing device and cause a pivoting of the movable part relative to the fixed part in dependence on the linear movement of the translational axis parallel to the workpiece rotation axis.

Bei dieser Variante kann der bewegliche Teil 514 mit dem Schneidbelag 520 als Finish-Werkzeug angesehen werden, während der feste Teil 512 als Teil des Werkzeughalters 180 angesehen werden kann. Die Variante der Figuren 1, 2 und 4 unterscheidet sich dann von der Variante aus Fig. 5 dadurch, dass im ersten Fall die Schwenkachse an der Maschinenseite des Werkzeughalters und im letzten Fall auf der Werkzeugseite des Werkzeughalters angeordnet ist.In this variant, the movable part 514 with the cutting pad 520 may be considered a finishing tool, while the fixed part 512 may be considered part of the tool holder 180. The variant of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 then differs from the variant Fig. 5 in that in the first case, the pivot axis is arranged on the machine side of the tool holder and in the latter case on the tool side of the tool holder.

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  1. Method for the finish-machining of circumferential surfaces of rotationally symmetrical workpiece portions on workpieces, in the case of which, during the machining of a circumferential surface, a finishing tool (100, 500) is pressed by way of a pressure-exerting force, in a pressure-exerting direction (AR), onto the circumferential surface which is to be machined and, for material-removal purposes, the workpiece is rotated about a workpiece axis (192) and an oscillating relative movement is generated between the finishing tool and the workpiece, wherein,
    in order to generate the oscillating relative movement, the finishing tool is moved back and forth along an oscillation direction (OR) running perpendicularly to the pressure-exerting direction (AR) with a predeterminable oscillation-stroke length and oscillation frequency;
    the oscillation movement is accompanied by a linear movement of the finishing tool over a linear-stroke length, said linear movement running parallel to the workpiece axis, and
    the linear movement and the oscillation movement are accompanied by a pivoting movement of the finishing tool about a pivot axis (SA) running perpendicularly to the workpiece axis and to the pressure-exerting direction,
    wherein a pivoting position of the finishing tool is controlled in dependence on an axial position of the linear movement such that
    in an end phase of a linear stroke, a leading, front end portion of the finishing tool, as seen in the movement direction of the linear movement, is located closer to the workpiece axis, and/or is pressed onto the circumferential surface by way of a higher local pressure-exerting force, than a trailing, rear end portion,
    wherein the finish-machining generates, by varying a surface-line shape which results from prior machining, a circumferential portion which has a fully crowned, a cylindrical crowned or a cylindrical logarithmic axial geometry.
  2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivoting movement is accompanied by a linear compensating movement of the finishing tool in the pressure-exerting direction (AR).
  3. Device for the finish-machining of circumferential surfaces of rotationally symmetrical workpiece portions on workpieces, comprising:
    a rotating device for generating a rotary movement of the workpiece (190) about a workpiece axis (192);
    a pressure-exerting device for pressing a finishing tool (100) onto a circumferential surface (195) which is to be machined such that the finishing tool is pressed onto the circumferential surface by way of a pressure-exerting force, in a pressure-exerting direction (AR); and
    an oscillation device for generating an oscillating movement of the finishing tool in relation to the workpiece along an oscillation direction (OR) running perpendicularly to the pressure-exerting direction (AR) with a predeterminable oscillation-stroke length and oscillation frequency;
    characterized by
    a translatory machine axis (LA) for generating a linear movement of the finishing tool, said linear movement accompanying the oscillation movement and running parallel to the workpiece axis; and
    a rotary axis for generating a pivoting movement of the finishing tool, said pivoting movement accompanying the linear movement, about a pivot axis (SA) running perpendicularly to the workpiece axis and to the pressure-exerting direction;
    wherein a controller of the device is configured such that a pivoting position of the finishing tool is controlled in dependence on an axial position of the linear movement such that
    in an end phase of a linear stroke, a leading, front end portion of the finishing tool, as seen in the movement direction of the linear movement, is located closer to the workpiece axis, and/or is pressed onto the circumferential surface by way of a higher local pressure-exerting force, than a trailing, rear end portion, wherein the finish-machining generates, by varying a surface-line shape which results from prior machining, a circumferential portion which has a fully crowned, a cylindrical crowned or a cylindrical logarithmic axial geometry.
  4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the rotary axis is a machine axis.
  5. Device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the translatory machine axis (LA) has a horizontal slide (420), which is guided along horizontal guide rails (425), and in that the slide (420) bears the rotary machine axis, which comprises a rotary table (430) which can be rotated relative to the slide (420), with the aid of a numerically controlled rotary drive, about a horizontal axis of rotation, which corresponds to the pivot axis (SA).
  6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the rotary table (430) bears a stone guide (440), which has a translatory machine axis in order to displace the tool holder (180) along an advancement direction which runs perpendicularly to the pivot axis (SA) and corresponds to the pressure-exerting direction (AR).
  7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the rotary axis is an axis integrated in the finishing tool (500).
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