QUALIFYING LASER-INTEGRATED MACHINE TOOLS WITH MULTIPLE WORKSPACE FOR MACHINING PRECISION

Abstract

Production of complex components requires different production sequences. Especially in the mold and die production, heat treatment, hardening or deposition welding are required. Additional proc - essing systems can be combined in one machine in or der to reduce logistical effort in the production o f such components. Machine concepts offering these op tions pose new challenges for the maintenance of machining accuracy. The presented research examines different aspects concerning operation accuracy of a machining centre with two workspaces and an in tegrated industrial robot. Potential loss of accura cy is analyzed and experimental results of the most im portant influences are discussed. Interactions betw een the workspaces, basically resulting from simultaneo us processing, are focused.