A Novel Multi-Spindle Machine Tool Configuration Design
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- Rossoli Kianoosh
- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
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- Ibaraki Soichi
- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
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- Fujii Kazuki
- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
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- Kawahara Kengo
- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
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Description
<p>To drastically enhance the efficiency of conventional machine tool configurations, a novel multi-spindle configuration is proposed. The key advantage of this configuration is that all spindles can simultaneously machine a single workpiece, whereas in conventional multi-spindle machine tools, each spindle is able to machine only a separate workpiece. To avoid the risk of collision among the spindles during machining operation, parallel linear axes, each of which has a vertical axis and a spindle, are regulated synchronously with a rotary table to follow arbitrarily given 2.5-dimensional tool paths. The command trajectory generation algorithm is presented as well as example numerical simulations. A possible problematic issue with the proposed multi-spindle machine tool configuration is discussed, and a practical solution with a case study simulation is presented.</p>
Journal
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- International Journal of Automation Technology
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International Journal of Automation Technology 19 (1), 41-49, 2025-01-05
Fuji Technology Press Ltd.
