Prediction of coupled torsional–axial vibrations of drilling tool with clamping boundary conditions

Coupled torsional–axial vibrations of the drilling tool play a significant role in the machining dynamics of the drilling process. In this paper, the torsional–axial vibrations of the drilling tool due to the warping deformation of the pretwisted flute are modeled. An enhanced receptance coupling model is developed to predict the coupled torsional–axial vibrations of the drilling tool considering the dynamics of fixture and clamping conditions. Rigid and flexible receptance coupling methods are used, with the simulation results verified through modal experiments. The proposed model is able to provide optimum drilling tool configurations to avoid undesired tool vibrations and improve hole quality.