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In this work, the key technologies of Micro Machine Tool (MMT) are discussed in detail. A three-axis MMT prototype is developed. It is driven by ultra precision linear motors with high resolution linear encoders as feedback. It is equipped with a high speed electro-spindle and an CCD stereo microscope as a monitoring device. Meanwhile, the entire machine is controlled with an open numerical control system based on motion controller. The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software is developed with G code compatibility. At last, the evaluation tests have been done on the MMT, and the results are very satisfactory and show its excellent performances.
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Shi, J., Mi, J., Wang, J., Chen, K., Wang, W., Cai, G. (2008). Investigation on the Key Technologies of Micro Machine Tool and Prototype Development. In: Xiong, C., Liu, H., Huang, Y., Xiong, Y. (eds) Intelligent Robotics and Applications. ICIRA 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 5315. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88518-4_27
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