Machine Tools Handbook

Machine Tools Handbook

Authors: Prakash Joshi

Published: September 2007

eISBN: 9780071510653 0071510656 | ISBN: 9780071494359

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

1.1 Classification

1.2 Machine Tool Requisites

1.3 Economic Considerations for the Type of Machine Tool Chosen

1.4 Basic Machine Tools

2. Machine Tool Drives and Mechanisms

2.1 Rotary Drives

2.2 Mechanical Drives

2.3 Tensioning Belts

2.4 Timer Belts

2.5 Chain Drive

2.6 Sprocket Design

2.7 Tolerances

2.8 Gearing

2.9 Correction

2.10 Gear Design

2.11 Pumps

2.12 Hydraulic Valves

2.13 Piping

3. Rectilinear or Translatory Drives

3.1 Converting Rotary Drive to Translatory Motion

3.2 Generating Intermittent Periodic Motion

4. Drive Transmission and Manipulation

4.1 Couplings

4.2 Clutches

4.3 Motion Reversal Mechanisms

5. Machine Tool Elements

5.1 Spindles

5.2 Guideways for Machine Tools

6. Machine Tool Dynamics

6.1 Stability of a System

7. Machine Tool Operation

7.1 Requisites of a Good Control System

7.2 Electrical Automation

7.3 Fluid Power Automation

7.4 Numerical Control [NC]

8. Tool Engineering

8.1 What Tooling Comprises

8.2 Requisites of Tool Materials

8.3 Common Tool Materials

8.4 Common Workpiece Materials

8.5 Choice of Material

8.6 Machining

8.7 Tooling

8.8 Jigs and Fixtures

Bibliography

Index