Abstract
The objective of the present research is to develop a new type of flexible and multifunctional machine tool which is applicable to the integration of such manufacturing processes as machining, inspection and heat treatment of mechanical products. The functional requirements of the multifunctional machine tools are initially analyzed based on the questionnaire to both the users and the designers of machine tools. The basic configuration of a machine tool is proposed with the aim of realizing the functional requirements. The designed configuration has two main spindles for both the tool and the workpiece, one subspindle, and 8 rotational and linear feed axes. All the machining processes of turning, milling, 5-axis machining of sculptured surfaces, grinding, slotting and gear shaving can be carried out by the proposed machine tool without the need for manual set-ups. A simulation model and a scale model are developed to simulate the manufacturing motion processes and the set-up processes of the machine tool.
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