Page 210 - Modular design for machine tools

170 Modular Design Guide and Machine Tools Description

Starting structural module
in mainflow of force
Terminal structural module
in mainflow of force
Z

Machining space
Mainflow of force
X Y

Subflow of force

Starting structural module Terminal structural module
in subflow of force in subflow of force
(a)
Z
Maching space

X Y

4 4 4 4 6 7 5 4
00 11 12 43 41 13 00 00
Note:
: Structure module
: Machining space
: Terminal structural module
Upper numeral : GT code to represent joint surface
Lower numeral : GT code to represent movement freedom
(b)
Figure 4-36 Generating procedure for structural configuration
using volume elements: (a) Initial structure consisting of volume
elements and (b) structural configuration before dimensioning.