Parallel Kinematic Machines
Subtitle: Theoretical Aspects and Industrial Requirements
By: edited by C. R. Boër, L. Molinari-Tosatti, K. S. Smith
Contributors: Molinari-Tosatti, L.; Smith, K. S.
Series: Advanced Manufacturing; Advanced manufacturing
Publisher: Springer London
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 455
ISBN-13: 9781447112280; 9781447108856
Subjects: Engineering; Engineering economy; Machinery
Description: Parallel Kinematic Machines (PKMs) are one of the most radical innovations in production equipment. They attempt to combine the dexterity of robots with the accuracy of machine tools to respond to several industrial needs. This book contains the proceedings of the first European-American Forum on Parallel Kinematic Machines, held in Milan, Italy from 31 August - 1 September 1998. The Forum was established to provide institutions, technology suppliers and industrial end users with an improved understanding of the real advantages to be gained from using PKMs. This book contributes to a mid-term strategy oriented to reduce time to market and costs, improve production flexibility and minimize environmental impacts to increase worldwide competitiveness. In particular the authors focus on enabling technologies and emerging concepts for future manufacturing applications of PKMs. Topics include: Current status of PKM R&D in Europe, the USA and Asia. Industrial requirements, roadblocks and application opportunities. Research issues and possibilities. Industrial applications and requirements.
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Table of contents: title: Part I: Theoretical Aspects: Research and Development in the field of PK Systems in Europe; title: PKM Research at NIST; title: Systematic Enumeration of Parallel Manipulators; title: Classification and Kinematic Modelling; title: Kinematic Analysis of Parallel Manipulators; title: Closed Form Solution to the Orientation Workspace; title: The Importance of Optimal Design for Parallel Structures; title: Design Reconfiguration and Control of PKMs, Precision Requirements of Hexapod Machines and Investigation Results; title: On the Geometric and Thermal Errors of a Hexapod Machine Tool; title: Error Modelling and Compensation for PKMs; title: Pose Measurement of PKMs with serial link Measuring Systems; title: Calibration and Self-Calibration of Hexapod Machine Tools; title: Dynamics and Controls of Hexapod Machine Tools; title: Evaluation of Control Algorithms for High-Speed Motion Control of Machine-Tool Structures based on Stewart Platforms; title: Parallel Link Machine Tools; title: On the Use and Augmentation of Hexapod Machine Tools; title: Part II: Industrial Requirements and Applications: Will PKM be adopted by Industry?- Parallel Kinematic Mechanisms; title: Parallel Kinematics; title: A Systematic Comparison of Parallel Kinematics; title: Experiences with a Hexapod-Based Machine Tool; title: Parallel Link Mechanism Machine Tools; title: Hexaglide 6 DOF and Triaglide 3 DOF Parallel Manipulators; title: From Hexa to HexaM; title: Structure and Characteristics of the Hybrid Manipulator Georg V; title: LINAPOD Machine Tools; title: The Delta Robot within the Industry; title: The Delta Parallel Robot; title: The Tetrahedral Tripod; title: Survey of R&D Activities; title: Eclipse: An Overactuated Parallel Mechanism for Rapid Machining.