Research Article

Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning

Volume: 7 Number: 2 August 30, 2026
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Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning

Abstract

The mechanical stability of tool-clamping systems is governed by contact conditions at the tool holder–tool post interface, which are directly controlled by bolt-induced preload forces. In external turning operations on universal lathes, manual tightening of clamping bolts may introduce preload asymmetry, resulting in non-uniform contact pressure distributions. This study presents a numerical modeling framework to investigate the relationship between clamping conditions, contact behavior, and structural stability in a bolted toolholder system. A pre-stressed finite element model was developed to simulate bolt tightening and subsequent cutting-force application, enabling the evaluation of contact-state evolution. The effects of total tightening torque, torque ratio between clamping bolts, and mounting orientation were examined for right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) configurations under light, medium, and hard cutting regimes. Static stiffness and the first three natural frequencies were used to characterize the structural response. Regression-based analysis of variance was performed to identify statistically significant parameters, and significant responses were modeled using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Model predictions were verified through additional finite element simulations. The results showed that preload-induced contact behavior strongly influences system response, with static stiffness and the second natural frequency exhibiting the highest sensitivity to clamping parameters. In addition, mounting orientation generated directional asymmetry relative to the tangential cutting force, leading to configuration-dependent dynamic characteristics. The findings demonstrate that tightening torque magnitude alone is insufficient to evaluate toolholder behavior; preload distribution, contact mechanics, and mounting configuration must be considered together to accurately describe clamped interfaces.

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Supporting Institution

This research received no external funding.

Ethical Statement

This article does not contain any studies involving human participants or animals performed by any of the authors.

Thanks

The author acknowledges Kocaeli University for providing an academic environment that supported this research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation, Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (Excl. Textiles)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 30, 2026

Submission Date

May 21, 2026

Acceptance Date

August 14, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Aktaş, S. (2026). Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning. Manufacturing Technologies and Applications, 7(2), 112-131. https://doi.org/10.52795/mateca.1956031
AMA
1.Aktaş S. Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning. MATECA. 2026;7(2):112-131. doi:10.52795/mateca.1956031
Chicago
Aktaş, Serkan. 2026. “Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems During External Cylindrical Turning”. Manufacturing Technologies and Applications 7 (2): 112-31. https://doi.org/10.52795/mateca.1956031.
EndNote
Aktaş S (August 1, 2026) Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning. Manufacturing Technologies and Applications 7 2 112–131.
IEEE
[1]S. Aktaş, “Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning”, MATECA, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 112–131, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.52795/mateca.1956031.
ISNAD
Aktaş, Serkan. “Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems During External Cylindrical Turning”. Manufacturing Technologies and Applications 7/2 (August 1, 2026): 112-131. https://doi.org/10.52795/mateca.1956031.
JAMA
1.Aktaş S. Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning. MATECA. 2026;7:112–131.
MLA
Aktaş, Serkan. “Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems During External Cylindrical Turning”. Manufacturing Technologies and Applications, vol. 7, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 112-31, doi:10.52795/mateca.1956031.
Vancouver
1.Serkan Aktaş. Numerical Modelling of Clamping Condition Effects on Contact Behavior and Structural Stability in Toolholder Systems during External Cylindrical Turning. MATECA. 2026 Aug. 1;7(2):112-31. doi:10.52795/mateca.1956031