Abstract
Machine tools are traditionally designed to maximize performance, precision and repeatability of manufacturing processes. New criteria for design including maximizing energy efficiency and reconfigurability are now emerging. In this paper, a novel methodology is proposed for representing machine tool elements as smart interlocking software blocks that are dynamically structured based on predefined ontology and then combined to form a holistic model of a machine tool. This model can be used to assess, simulate and optimize the machine tool against a range of criteria. A prototype implementation of the methodology is demonstrated using two test cases for kinematics and power usage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 435-438 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Emergent synthesis
- Machine Tool
- Modeling