Technological Scenario Envisaged

• Material solutions

• Expected performance of machine tools

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• PMC (reinforced carbon fibres) composite optimised for applications in the area of machine tools
• Sandwich structures based on PMC, honeycomb-Al and gluing

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• Mass reduction of movable parts: −30%
• Machine axis acceleration = 20 m/s²
• Position accuracy = 5-10 µm
• Costs: still higher compared to conventional material solutions

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• New light solution based on composite and hybrid materials including innovative polymeric matrix, reinforcement fibres, foams and damping materials
• Light and vibration free structures based on composite materials, microsensor and piezo-actuators
• Cost-effective design based on comprehensive overall approach

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• Mass reduction of movable parts: −50%
• Machine axis acceleration = 25-30 m/s²
• Position accuracy = 1-5 µm
• Costs: toward cost-effectiveness

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• Smart composites with innovative embedded actuators and sensors (active fibres, memory shape, MR fluids, ...)
• Multifunctional materials
• Interdisciplinary modelling analysis
• Smart mechatronic structures exploiting smart composites and adaptronics concepts for dynamic, thermal control and damage detections

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• Mass reduction of movable parts: −60/−70%
• Machine axis acceleration = 30-40 m/s²
• Position accuracy = 1 µm
• Cost-effective solutions