Thin-wall components are some critical parts that are extensively used in modern industries due to their high structural efficiency and low specific weight. However, precision machining of flexible thin-wall components has been a challenging task accompanied by many inevitable issues such as unexpected chatter vibration and large surface form errors. To solve these inherent problems and improve the machining quality, plenty of research has been carried out in the last decades. In this paper, a comprehensive review of previous studies on thin-wall machining process and issues has been conducted; The state-of-the-art technologies recently developed are introduced, and an in-depth discussion of both chatter vibration and thin-wall deformation have been presented in terms of the theories, mechanisms, the prediction, monitoring and elimination methods. Finally, development trends are summarized, and recommendations for future works are proposed based on the extensive review and the analysis of practical problems.

薄壁构件由于其结构效率高、比重低，是现代工业中广泛使用的关键部件。然而，柔性薄壁部件的精密加工一直是一项具有挑战性的任务，伴随着许多不可避免的问题，如意外的颤振和大的表面形状误差。为了解决这些固有问题并提高加工质量，在过去的几十年中进行了大量研究。在本文中，对以往薄壁加工工艺和问题的研究进行了全面回顾；介绍了最近开发的最先进技术，从理论、机理、预测、监测和消除方法等方面对颤振和薄壁变形进行了深入讨论。