Process parameter optimization for diamond wire saw machining of stone
摘要
The deflection of diamond wire saws—commonly referred to as wire bow—during stone machining significantly compromises the geometric accuracy of curved surfaces and corner regions, often resulting in the rejection of workpieces. To address this issue, we propose a systematic parameter optimization strategy that minimizes wire bow while maintaining a high feed rate. Initially, the relationship between machining parameters and wire deflection is theoretically established using a macroscopic mechanical model. A laser-based measurement system is then developed to quantify three novel evaluation metrics: average deflection (D), maximum deflection (H), and cross-sectional deformation area (S). The Taguchi method and analysis of variance (ANOVA) are employed to determine the primary effects of machining parameters on these metrics. Three machine learning models—generalized regression, backpropagation neural network (BPNN), and support vector regression (SVR)—are used to predict D, with the SVR model achieving the highest predictive accuracy (R2 = 0.984). Based on these predictive models, an optimal parameter combination is derived and experimentally validated. The results show that, under a feed rate of 12 mm/min, the optimized parameters reduce corner-cutting error by 49.62% compared to conventional settings. This work presents a data-driven framework for enhancing the precision of stone machining using diamond wire saws.