Reconfigurable counter spindle module with integrated device for fast spindle alignment | Production Engineering
Skip to main content
Springer Nature Link
Log in

Reconfigurable counter spindle module with integrated device for fast spindle alignment

  • Machine Tool
  • Published:
Production Engineering Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

An upcoming exchange of a machine tool spindle involves a downtime of several days for a cutting machine. This paper presents an innovative counter spindle module which can be replaced in significantly less time. The counter spindle module is developed in a methodical design process and is based on an effective high-precision alignment system, whose functionality and features are described in detail. Furthermore, an appropriate measuring process to identify the present deviation of a main or counter spindle is introduced. Finally, the operational capability and efficiency of the developed spindle alignment system is validated on the basis of the introduced measuring process.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Subscribe and save

Springer+ Basic
¥17,985 /Month
  • Get 10 units per month
  • Download Article/Chapter or eBook
  • 1 Unit = 1 Article or 1 Chapter
  • Cancel anytime
Subscribe now

Buy Now

Price includes VAT (Japan)

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Heisel U, Schleich B (2006) Evaluation method for assessment of maintainability in the planning stage. In: Proceedings of the 1st CIRP-international seminar on assembly systems, 15–17 November 2006, Stuttgart, 2006

  2. Heisel U, Bader A, Maier W (2008) Transfermodule wandlungsfähiger Produktionssysteme. In: wt Werkstattstechnik online Jahrgang 98 Heft 7/8

  3. Zäh MF, Lindworsky A, Wünsch G, Hensel T (2007) Mechatronische Standards in der Maschinenentwicklung—Frühzeitige Inbetriebnahme durch Systematik und konsistente Entwicklungsdaten. In: Industrie Management 23:3

  4. Dominka S, Bender K (2007) Hybride Inbetriebnahme. In: ZWF Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb, Heft 1–2/2007

  5. Schmitz S, Wurst K-H, Lechler A (2007) Integrierte mechatronische Module für rekonfigurierbare Bearbeitungssysteme. In: Tagungsband IFM 2007, Winterthur, Schweiz, 12–13 September 2007

  6. Ramesh R, Mannan MA, Poo AN (2000) Error compensation in machine tools—a review: part I: geometric, cutting-force induced and fixture-dependent errors. Int J Mach Tool Manuf 40(9):1235–1256

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. ISO 230-1: 1996-07-01, Test code for machine tools—part 1: geometric accuracy of machines operating under no-load or finishing conditions, International Standardisation Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland (1996)

  8. ANSI/ASME B89 3.4 M, axes of rotation—methods for specifying and testing, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1985)

  9. Brecher C, Esser M, Queins M, Voll H (2005) Motorspindeln sind Schlüsselkomponenten. In: WB Werkstatt und Betrieb 138 (2005), 5, ISSN ISSN 0043-2792, pp 45–49

  10. Beyer R (2001) Exzenterdrehteile komplettbearbeiten. In: mav—Maschinen Anlagen Verfahren, Heft 02-2001, Konradin Verlag, Leinfelden-Echterdingen

  11. Patent PCT/EP2007 062667: Eccentric tensioning apparatus, Schaeffler KG, (WO/2008/077696) (2007/2008)

  12. Patent DE 102005044958A1: Breitstreckwalze, Voith Patent GmbH, 89522 Heidenheim, 22 March 2007

  13. Schwenke H, Knapp W, Haitjema H, Weckenmann A, Schmitt R, Delbressine F (2008) Geometric error measurement and compensation of machines—an update. In: CIRP Ann—Manuf Technol 57(2):660–675

  14. Bronshtein IN, Semendyayev KA, Musiol G (2004) Handbook of mathematics. Springer, Berlin

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  15. Evans CJ, Hocken RJ, Estler WT (1996) Self calibration: reversal, redundancy, error separation and “absolute testing”. Ann CIRP 45(2):617–634. doi:10.1016/S0007-8506(07)60515-0

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This article is based on the research project He 1656/112-1, which is kindly supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. IfW, Institute for Machine Tools, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    Uwe Heisel & Norman Tonn

Authors
  1. Uwe Heisel
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Norman Tonn
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Uwe Heisel.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Heisel, U., Tonn, N. Reconfigurable counter spindle module with integrated device for fast spindle alignment. Prod. Eng. Res. Devel. 3, 313–321 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-009-0155-3

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-009-0155-3

Keywords

Search

Navigation