Thermal Deformation in Machine Tools

Thermal Deformation in Machine Tools offers proven techniques for the prevention of permanent metal deformation which occurs during metal cutting due to extreme pressure, heat, and friction. Inaccurate calculation of thermal deformation can result in costly manufacturing errors. This book provides tested, practical information and solutions needed to mitigate these errors.

Thermal Deformation in Machine Tools

• Features content written by global experts in the field of machine tool design
• Presents proven techniques for mitigating thermal deformation—a leading cause of costly manufacturing errors
• Covers FEM analysis for thermal behavior and simulation

Complete, authoritative coverage:

Fundamentals in Design of Structural Body Components; What is Thermal Deformation?; Structural Material and Design for Preferable Thermal Behavior; Various Remedies for Reduction of Thermal Deformation; Analysis for Thermal Behavior and Simulation; Engineering Computation for Thermal Behavior and Thermal Performance Test

Written by global experts in the field of machine tool engineering, this authoritative work offers tested solutions for reducing thermal deformation in machine tools. Analytical expressions and design data for estimating the magnitude of generated heat and determining the thermal boundary condition are provided. The book presents remedies for decreasing thermal deformation from structural design and NC compensation technology. Computational methods for evaluating and estimating thermal behavior are also included in this detailed guide.

Thermal Deformation in Machine Tools covers: Fundamentals in design of structural body components Estimation of heat sources and thermal deformation Structural materials and design for preferable thermal stability Various remedies for reducing thermal deformation Finite element analysis for thermal behavior Engineering computation for thermal behavior and thermal performance test