Study on the Fast Tool Servo (FTS) with the Replaceable Flexible Hinge

It is a FTS with flexible hinge that can be replaceable. It includes flexible hinges, a movable block, piezoelectric ceramic driver and framework. The flexible hinge is installed on inner side of the frame, and the other side is connected with the movable block. The piezoelectric ceramic driver is installed in movable block, and its other end is installed on the end beam of the frame. There is a tool base in the front end of the movable block on which the diamond tools can be fixed. Under the support of the flexible hinges, the tool can move back and front driven be piezoelectric ceramic driver. Through the simulation analyses with finite element technology and experiment, it is certify that the design of FTS is successful and practical to further study.