Active chatter suppression in machining processes

Project aim

The aim of this project is to be the first to develop the capability to transition ‘active’ chatter monitoring systems for high-speed machining into industrial applications.

Project background

The current state of the art explores real-time chatter monitoring technology. Topics investigated include detection of chatter using innovative algorithms and techniques and control through passive and adaptive techniques. There is also growing interest in developing an intelligent chatter suppression system, where it can learn, adapt and make decisions to inhibit chatter vibration in real-time, without any assistance from the operators. This project will have a similar theme and looks to develop an active chatter suppression system that can control machining vibration in real-time.