Mechanical interfaces in machine tools

Official URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2022.05.005

Machine tools involve various mechanical interfaces in different forms and styles, which affect performance significantly in terms of rigidity, thermal stability, precision, and accuracy. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art and future trends in machine tool structural interfaces. The main concepts, challenges, and improvements regarding mechanical and thermal characteristics, geometric accuracy and precision, and wear and failure of machine tool interfaces are presented. Advanced methods for modeling static, dynamic, thermal, and geometrical behavior of mechanical interfaces are presented with examples. Furthermore, typical wear and failure mechanisms and available solutions and health monitoring techniques are covered.