L N Lopez De Lacalle

Machine Tools for High Performance Machining L N Lopez De Lacalle 2009 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Machine Tools for Removal Processes: A General View New Concepts for Structural Components Machine Tool Spindles New Developments in Drives and Tables Advanced Controls for New Machining Processes Machine Tool Performance and Precision New Developments on Lathes and Turning Centers High Performance Grinding Machines Wire Electrical Discharge Machines Parallel Kinematics for Machine Tools Micromilling Machines Machines for the Aeronautical Industry Machine Tools for the Automotive IndustryBiographical Note: L. N. Lopez de Lacalle is a full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad del Pais Vasco, Bilbao, Spain. A. Lamikiz also works in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad del Pais Vasco, Bilbao, Spain."Jacket Description/Back: 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."Publisher Marketing: '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.