The first part of Volume One outlines the origins and development of CNC machine tools. It explains the construction of the equipment and also discusses the various elements necessary to ensure high quality of production. The second part considers how a company justifies the purchase of either cells or systems and illustrates why simulation exercises are essential prior to a full implementation. Communication protocols as well as networking topologies are examined. Finally, the important high-speed machining developments and the drive towards ultra-high precision are mentioned. Following a brief historical introduction to cutting tool development, chapters one and two of Volume Two explain why CNC requires a change in cutting tool technology from conventional methods. A presentation is given of the working knowledge of cutting tools and cutting fluids which is needed to make optimal use of the productive capacity of CNC machines.
By:
Graham T. Smith
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 1993 ed.
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 305g
ISBN: 9783540198284
ISBN 10: 3540198288
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 31 March 1993
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Further / Higher Education
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1 The Development and Design of CNC Machine Tools.- 1.1 Historical Perspective — the Early Development of Numerically Controlled Machine Tools.- 1.2 The Economics of CNC.- 1.3 The Design and Construction of CNC Machine Tools.- 1.4 CNC Principles of Control.- 1.5 Measuring Systems for Machine Tool Path Determination.- 1.6 A Review of Typical CNC Machine Tool Configurations.- 2 Current Developments in Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Systems, Leading to Complete Computer Integrated Manufacture.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 The Importance of “Logistics” in a Flexible Manufacturing Environment, its Feasibility and Simulation during the Development.- 2.3 Flexible Manufacturing Cell and System Configurations.- 2.4 Condition Monitorings of Intended Plant: FMC/S and CIM Installations.- 2.5 The Monitoring Systems Necessary for High Part Quality During Untended Machining.- 2.6 Automated Auxiliary Equipment to Ensure Accurate Quality Assurance in an FMC/S Facility.- 2.7 Computer Integrated Manufacture (CIM) in the Automated Factory — a Case Study.- 2.8 Present and Future Trends in Turning and Machining Centre Development.- Appendix National and International Machine Tool Standards.- Glossary of Terms.- Selected Bibliography.- Company Addresses.
