A two-step calibration methodology of multi-actuated mechanical servo press with parallel topology

We present a two-step calibration methodology of multi-actuated mechanical press with parallel topology and illustrate the method with a case study of a dual-actuated servo press with parallel topology. The kinematic model of the servo press is established firstly. From the total differentials of the kinematic equations, the error sensitivity matrix is obtained to find out linear dependent parameters and the effects of kinematic parameters on the press accuracy are studied. It is found that the press mechanism has the advantage that the press accuracy at the working area is less sensitive to the kinematic parameter errors. The experiment is carried out to measure the motions of the moving platform and slider. By the kinematic error model, the kinematic parameters of the active and passive chains are identified, respectively. Experimental results show that the accuracy of the servo press improves by 82% after kinematic calibration.