In this study, an innovative measurement method integrating lateral confocal technology and composite motion control is proposed to address the physical space constraints and data processing problems in the detection of the shape and position errors in deep holes with large aspect ratios and small diameters. By designing a lateral confocal displacement sensor and a cantilever measuring device, we break through the spatial constraints of deep-hole inspection and solve the problems of rigidity and surface damage in the traditional contact probe. We constructed an axis-rotation coordinated motion control model and found that the measuring points were densely arranged in a helical trajectory along the inner wall of the hole. We developed the “virtual slicing–B-spline reconstruction” algorithm and used the adaptive motion control algorithm to achieve a more efficient measurement of the hole. The innovative “virtual slicing–B-spline reconstruction” algorithm, using adaptive grouping, dynamic slicing, and a fourth-order B-spline-fitting hierarchical processing framework, reached a straightness error assessment result of the order. Experiments show that, under feed rate and rotational speed, the standard deviation of straightness is ≤ and the standard deviation of cylindricity is ≤; compared to the CMM (coordinate measuring machine) measurement results, the cylindricity and straightness evaluation errors obtained by the new measurement method are reduced by and , respectively. It provides a technical solution that improves both accuracy and efficiency for the precision inspection of small-diameter deep holes.
In the processes of deep hole drilling and boring, tool deflection and chatter are prevalent problems that significantly affect the quality and efficiency of deep hole part machining. This paper designs a Helical-Type Vibration-Damping and Deflection Correction Device for BTA (boring and trepanning association) deep hole drilling based on the principles of fluid dynamic pressure lubrication and squeeze film damping. By leveraging the flow field characteristics of cutting oil during machining, the device achieves vibration-damping, deflection correction, and enhanced support for the tool system throughout the drilling operation. Through theoretical analysis, this research examines the oil film pressure distribution and stability of the Designed Vibration-Damping and Deviation Correction Device. It also explores the influence patterns of factors such as cutting parameters, device structure, minimum film thickness, film thickness ratio, and length-to-diameter ratio on its vibration-damping, deviation correction, and stability performance. Taking a deep hole as the research object, an experimental platform was designed and constructed to measure and verify the device’s vibration-damping and deviation correction effects under different operating conditions. Deep hole drilling tests were carried out on 10 conventional gun steel specimens ( × 3000 ). The results indicate that, when the minimum oil film gap of the Vibration-Damping and Deflection Correction Device is 0.08, the axis deviation range is 0.27~0.45, with a surface roughness of 0.589 to 0.677. Compared to similar conditions without the device, these represent reductions of 55~73% and 47.07~53.95%, respectively. It allows for a reduction of over 10% in blank material allowance and an increase of 5–15% in tool feed rates.