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Bionic optimization design of bed for high-precision turn-milling compound machine tool based on the honeycomb
Xu Bing1, Chang Huijie2, Li Haozhen2
1Taizhou Vocational College of Science and Technology, HuangYan, 318020, China.
Scientific Reports
|April 18, 2026
Summary
This study optimized a machine tool bed using bionic design and the Taguchi method. The enhanced design reduced weight by 6.7% and deformation by 6.15%, improving structural performance.
Area of Science:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Biomimetics
Background:
- High-precision machine tool beds require enhanced structural performance for optimal operation.
- Existing designs often face trade-offs between weight, rigidity, and natural frequencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a multi-objective collaborative optimization framework for machine tool beds.
- To integrate bionic design principles and the Taguchi method for structural improvement.
- To enhance static and dynamic performance while reducing mass.
Main Methods:
- Finite element simulation to extract static and dynamic characteristics.
- Bionic redesign inspired by honeycomb structures for internal rib layout.
- Taguchi orthogonal experiments for systematic optimization of dimensional parameters.
Main Results:
- Optimized bed mass reduced by 6.7%.
- Maximum deformation decreased by 6.15%.
- Fourth-order natural frequency increased by 2.8%.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework effectively achieves lightweighting and enhances structural performance.
- Bionic design and Taguchi method integration offers a feasible path for green design in high-precision machine tools.
- The optimized structure demonstrates improved static and dynamic characteristics.
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