Abstract

The dynamic characteristics of spindle-holder-tool assembly is one of the most important factors that have considerable influence on cutting process stability, quality of machined surface, tool life, material removal rate, etc. In order to determine the stable cutting conditions it is essential knowledge of the tool point frequency response function (FRF). The objective of this study is development of a two different artificial intelligence methods, namely, artificial neural networks (ANN) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) as a potential modelling techniques for prediction of natural frequencies of tool controlled mode. First of all, the natural frequencies of the tool controlled mode for limited combinations of tool overhang length and tool diameter were identified experimentally. The results were used to train an ANN and ANFIS models and both models were compared for their prediction capability with the experimentally determined data. Regarding the results, ANN and ANFIS models were found to be capable of very accurate predictions of natural frequencies of the tool controlled mode.