Evaluation of cutting processes using geometric physically-based process simulations in view of the electric power consumption of machine tools

Dynamic customer demands require efficient and effective adaptations of factory systems and processes. Due to rising energy prices and consumption in manufacturing industries, energy efficiency is increasingly respected during adaptation planning. An empirical model of the power consumption of machine tools is validated and combined with a geometric physically-based process simulation. The model is experimentally validated and applied to selected processes for analyzing the effect of chatter on the power consumption. An approach for an application within the factory adaptation planning is presented giving the opportunity to simulate and optimize milling processes in order to support planning processes.