Abstract
This chapter is focused on analysing new concepts and trends related to the structure of machine tools. In fact, the structure of the machine has a decisive influence on the three main parameters that define the capabilities of a machine, which are: motion accuracy, the productivity of the machine and the quality of machining. In this respect, this study on structural components will add a new basic parameter, eco-efficiency, because the structure of the machine also has a decisive influence on the whole life cycle of the machine and especially on the materials and energy resources consumed: an issue of increasing concern among machine tool builders.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Machine Tools for High Performance Machining |
Publisher | Springer London |
Pages | 47-73 |
Number of pages | 27 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781848003798 |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |