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Parallel Kinematic Machines

Theoretical Aspects and Industrial Requirements

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1999

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Editors:
  1. C. R. Boër

    1. ITIA-CNR, Milano, Italy

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  2. L. Molinari-Tosatti

    1. ITIA-CNR, Milano, Italy

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  3. K. S. Smith

    1. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, USA

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  • A unique opportunity to ascertain the current status of one of the most radical innovations in production equipment Contains the proceedings of the first forum of this nature Focus is on both theoretical aspects and the industrial requirements of PKMs

Part of the book series: Advanced Manufacturing (ADVMANUF)

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Table of contents (32 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Theoretical Aspects

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Research and Development in the Field of Parallel Kinematic Systems in Europe

      • G. Pritschow
      Pages 3-15

    3. Parallel Kinematic Machine Research at NIST: Past, Present, and Future

      • A. J. Wavering
      Pages 17-31

    4. Systematic Enumeration of Parallel Manipulators

      • L. W. Tsai
      Pages 33-49

    5. Classification and Kinematic Modelling of Fully-Parallel Manipulators — A Review

      • V. Parenti-Castelli
      Pages 51-67

    6. Kinematic Analysis of Parallel Manipulators

      • S. Negri, G. Di Bernardo, I. Fassi, L. Molinari Tosatti, G. Bianchi, C. R. Boër
      Pages 69-84

    7. Closed Form Solution to the Orientation Workspace of Stewart Parallel Manipulators

      • T. Huang, J. S. Wang, C. M. Gosselin, D. J. Whitehouse
      Pages 85-97

    8. The importance of optimal design for parallel structures

      • J.-P. Merlet
      Pages 99-110

    9. Design, Reconfiguration, and Control of Parallel Kinematic Machines

      • Z. Ji, M. C. Leu
      Pages 111-129

    10. Precision Requirements of Hexapod-Machines and Investigation Results

      • U. Heisel
      Pages 131-150

    11. On the Geometric and Thermal Errors of a Hexapod Machine Tool

      • J. A. Soons
      Pages 151-169

    12. Error Modeling and Compensation for Parallel Kinematic Machines

      • J. Song, J.-I Mou, C. King
      Pages 171-187

    13. Pose Measurement of Parallel Kinematic Machines with Serial Link Measuring System

      • D. S. Milutinovic, M. Glavonjic
      Pages 189-203

    14. Calibration and Self-Calibration of Hexapod Machine Tools

      • J. C. Ziegert, B. Jokiel, C.-C. Huang
      Pages 205-216

    15. Dynamics and Controls of Hexapod Machine Tools

      • G. Wiens, D. Hardage
      Pages 217-225

    16. Evaluation of Control Algorithms for High-Speed Motion Control of Machine-Tool Structures Based on Stewart Platforms

      • K. Harib, K. Srinivasan
      Pages 227-243

    17. Parallel Link Machine Tools: Simulation, Workspace Analysis and Component Positioning

      • A. G. Chrisp, N. N. Z. Gindy
      Pages 245-256

    18. On the Use and Augmentation of Hexapod Machine Tools

      • S. Sarma, A. Slocum
      Pages 257-268

  3. Industrial Requirements and Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 269-269
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About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • ITIA-CNR, Milano, Italy

    C. R. Boër, L. Molinari-Tosatti

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, USA

    K. S. Smith

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