Machine Tools for High Performance Machining

Machine tools are the main production factor for many industrial applications, in important sectors such as the automotive and aeronautical industry, precision parts, human implants, and mechanical construction. Recent developments in new motion devices and numerical control have lead to considerable technological improvements in machine tools. The use of five-axis machining centers has also spread, resulting in reductions in set-up and lead times. As a consequence, feed rates, cutting speed and chip section have increased, while accuracy and precision have improved as well. Additionally, new cutting tools have been developed, combining tough substrates, optimal geometries and wear resistant coatings. Today’s machines and machining processes are clearly very different to those of the past. __Machine Tools for High Performance Machining__ describes in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Postgraduates, researchers and end users will all find this book an essential reference.

Machine tools are the main production factor for many industrial applications, in important sectors such as the automotive and aeronautical industry, precision parts, human implants, and mechanical construction. Recent developments in new motion devices and numerical control have lead to considerable technological improvements in machine tools. The use of five-axis machining centres has also spread, resulting in reductions in set-up and lead times. As a consequence, feed rates, cutting speed and chip section increased, whilst accuracy and precision have improved as well. Additionally, new cutting tools have been developed, combining tough substrates, optimal geometries and wear resistant coatings. Today’s machines and machining processes are clearly very different to those of the past.

Machine Tools for High Performance Machining describes in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Postgraduates, researchers and end users will all find this book an essential reference.

Machine tools are the main production factor for many industrial applications, in important sectors such as the automotive and aeronautical industry, precision parts, human implants, and mechanical construction. Recent developments in new motion devices and numerical control have lead to considerable technological improvements in machine tools. The use of five-axis machining centres has also spread, resulting in reductions in set-up and lead times. As a consequence, feed rates, cutting speed and chip section increased, whilst accuracy and precision have improved as well. Additionally, new cutting tools have been developed, combining tough substrates, optimal geometries and wear resistant coatings. Today’s machines and machining processes are clearly very different to those of the past. Machine Tools for High Performance Machining describes in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Postgraduates, researchers and end users will all find this book an essential reference. Machine tools for removal processes : a general view -- L. Norberto López de Lacalle and A. Lamikiz New concepts for structural components -- J. Zulaika and F.J. Campa Machine tool spindles -- G. Quintana, J. de Ciurana and F.J. Campa New developments in drives and tables -- A. Olarra, I. Ruiz de Argandoña and L. Uriarte Advanced controls for new machining processes -- J. Ramón Alique and R. Haber Machine tool performance and precision -- A. Lamikiz, L.N. Lopez de Lacalle and A. Celaya New developments in lathes and turning centres -- R. Lizarralde, A. Azkarate and O. Zelaieta High performance grinding machine -- R. Lizarralde ... [et al.] Wire electrical discharge machines -- J.A. Sánchez and N. Ortega Parallel kinematics for machine tools -- O. Altuzarra ... [et al.] Micromilling machines -- L. Uriarte, J. Eguia and F. Egaña Machines for the aeronautical industry -- J. Fernández and M. Arizmendi Machine tools for the automotive industry -- Ciro A. Rodriguez and Horacio Ahuett. Machine tools are the main production factor for many industrial applications in many important sectors. Recent developments in new motion devices and numerical control have lead to considerable technological improvements in machine tools. The use of five-axis machining centers has also spread, resulting in reductions in set-up and lead times. As a consequence, feed rates, cutting speed and chip section increased, whilst accuracy and precision have improved as well. Additionally, new cutting tools have been developed, combining tough substrates, optimal geometries and wear resistant coatings. “Machine Tools for High Performance Machining” describes in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Postgraduates, researchers and end users will all find this book an essential reference. Front Matter....Pages i-xxii Machine Tools for Removal Processes: A General View....Pages 1-45 New Concepts for Structural Components....Pages 47-73 Machine Tool Spindles....Pages 75-127 New Developments in Drives and Tables....Pages 129-158 Advanced Controls for New Machining Processes....Pages 159-218 Machine Tool Performance and Precision....Pages 219-260 New Developments in Lathes and Turning Centres....Pages 261-278 High Performance Grinding Machines....Pages 279-305 Wire Electrical Discharge Machines....Pages 307-333 Parallel Kinematics for Machine Tools....Pages 335-368 Micromilling Machines....Pages 369-397 Machines for the Aeronautical Industry....Pages 399-420 Machine Tools for the Automotive Industry....Pages 421-435 Back Matter....Pages 437-442