Special Issue on Multiaxis Control and Multitasking Machine Tools

Editorial: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0077	p. 77
Multiaxis Control and Multitasking Machine Tools
Yoshimi Takeuchi
Machine tools using numerical control (NC) devices are typical mechatronics products and a powerful way to automate plant production. The introduction of multiaxis control and multitasking machine tools to workshops is growing to meet the requirements of highly efficient, precision machining of a variety of complex products and mold dies. The increase in the number of control axes and multitasking capability in one chucking process enable machine tools to manufacture complex products efficiently and accurately. Given the strong attention and interest multiaxis control and multitasking machine tools are attracting, it is about time to introduce the current state of the art of these tools and their practical and applicable technologies, especially in Japan. This special issue covers the development of 5-axis control machining centers, machine tools having multispindle heads with 5-axis control, 5-axis control CAMs, accuracy evaluation for 5-axis control machine tools, and more. We thank the authors for their interesting papers to this special issue, and are certain that both general readers and specialists will find the information they provide both interesting and informative.

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0078	pp. 78-86
Optimal Structure Design Methodology for Compound Multiaxis Machine Tools - I - Analysis of Requirements and Specifications -	Abstract pdf (0.5MB) (free)
Masamitsu Nakaminami, Tsutomu Tokuma, Toshimichi Moriwaki, and Keiichi Nakamoto

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0087	pp. 87-93
Optimal Structure Design Methodology for Compound Multiaxis Machine Tools - II - Investigation of Basic Structure -	Abstract pdf (0.6MB) (free)
Masamitsu Nakaminami, Tsutomu Tokuma, Kazuhiko Matsumoto, Sachinori Sakashita, Toshimichi Moriwaki, and Keiichi Nakamoto

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0094	pp. 94-102
Development of Die Mold Processing Machine with Multi-Spindles and Axes	Abstract pdf (1.0MB) (free)
Akihiro Kitamura, Ichiro Takahashi, Masahiro Anzai, and Yoshimi Takeuchi

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0103	pp. 103-107
Development of High-Speed, High-Precision 5-Axis Integrated Machine Tools	Abstract pdf (0.4MB) (free)
Masahiko Mori, Hidehito Ota, and Makoto Fujishima

Development Report: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0108	pp. 108-112
Advanced Control Technologies for 5-Axis Machining	Abstract pdf (0.3MB) (free)
Masako Sudo

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0113	pp. 113-119
High Performance Motion Control of Rotary Table for 5-Axis Machining Centers	Abstract pdf (0.7MB) (free)
Ryuta Sato and Masaomi Tsutsumi

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0120	pp. 120-127
Tilted Tool Axis Machining on 5-Axis Machine Tools	Abstract pdf (1.0MB) (free)
Makoto Yamada, Tsukasa Kondo, Fumiki Tanaka, and Takeshi Kishinami

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0128	pp. 128-135
Development of Tool Fabrication CAD/CAM for Conicoid End Mill	Abstract pdf (0.6MB) (free)
Koichi Morishige, Shingo Ishizuka, and Yoshimi Takeuchi

Development Report: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0136	pp. 136-140
Virtual Optimization of Machine Tools and Production Processes	Abstract pdf (0.9MB) (free)
Jochen Bretschneider and Thomas Menzel

Development Report: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0141	pp. 141-146
Development of Simulation Technology for 5-Axis Machines – Verification of Material Removal Model and Collision Avoidance –	Abstract pdf (0.7MB) (free)
Masaaki Kanamaru, Norio Sakai, Akinobu Goto, and Tomoya Hida

Message from Editor-in-Chief

Message: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0003	p. 3
Message from Editor-in-Chief
Yoshimi Takeuchi

Message: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0004	p. 4
Publishing in International Journal of Automation Technology
Yusuf Altintas

Message: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0005	p. 5
In Celebration of the New “International Journal of Automation Technology”
Sojiro Tsuchiya

Message: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0006	p. 6
In Celebration of the Foundation of “International Journal of Automation Technology”
Tamio Arai

Regular Papers

Development Report: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0007	pp. 7-10
Transition Toward the Highly Advanced Technology for Automated Warehouse System	Abstract pdf (0.8MB) (free)
Kazushi Tsujimoto

Development Report: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0011	pp. 11-19
Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation (HILS) Based Design and Evaluation of an Intelligent Gantry Crane System	Abstract pdf (0.5MB) (free)
Wahyudi and Jamaludin Jalani

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0020	pp. 20-26
Dynamic Analysis of One-Link Robot Arm Driven by Stepping Motor Using Microstep Drive and Harmonic Reduction Gear	Abstract pdf (0.6MB) (free)
Hiroyuki Kojima, Kengo Motomura, Yoshifumi Kuwano, and Keiichi Abe

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0027	pp. 27-34
Feeding Submillimeter Microparts Along a Saw-Tooth Surface Using Only Horizontal Vibration: Effects of Saw-Tooth Pitch, Vibration Frequency, and Humidity	Abstract pdf (0.4MB) (free)
Atsushi Mitani, Toshiatsu Yoshimura, and Shinichi Hirai

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0035	pp. 35-44
An Economic/Lead-Time Design Comparison and Map for Central Server Systems Including FMS	Abstract pdf (0.5MB) (free)
Masayuki Matsui and Liping Wang

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0045	pp. 45-51
Rapid Generation of Surface Dimples Using End Milling	Abstract pdf (0.5MB) (free)
Shinichi Kogusu, Takakazu Ishimatsu, and Yasuhiko Ougiya

Paper: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0052	pp. 52-60
The Impact of Guide Path Configurations on Performance of an Integrated Automated Guided Vehicle System Using Coloured Petri Net	Abstract pdf (0.3MB) (free)
Tauseef Aized, Koji Takahashi, and Ichiro Hagiwara

Review: doi: 10.20965/ijat.2007.p0061	pp. 61-67
Research and Commercialization of SCARA Robot –The Case of Industry-University Joint Research and Development–	Abstract pdf (0.2MB) (free)
Hiroshi Makino, Akitaka Kato, and Yasunori Yamazaki