History of Machine Tools – Basic Motions in Machine Tools – Aspects of Machining Technology – Machine Tool – Workpiece Material – Machining Productivity – Accuracy and Surface Integrity – Product Design for Economical Machining – Environmental Impacts of Machining – Review Questions – References – Chapter Basic Elements and Mechanisms of Machine Tools – Introduction – Machine Tool Structures – Light and Heavyweight Constructions – Machine Tool Guideways – Sliding Friction Guideways – Rolling Friction Guideways – Externally Pressurized Guideways – Machine Tool Spindles – Spindle Bearings – Selection of SpindleBearing Fit – Sliding Friction Spindle Bearing – Machine Tool Drives – Stepped Speed Drives – Belting – PickOff Gears – Gearboxes – Stepping of Speeds According to Arithmetic Progression – Stepping of Speeds According to Geometric Progression – Kinetic Calculations of Speed Gearboxes – Application of PoleChanging Induction Motors – Feed Gearboxes – Stepless Speed Drives – Mechanical Stepless Drives – Electrical Stepless Speed Drive – Hydraulic Stepless Speed Drive – Planetary Transmission – Machine Tool Motors – Reversing Mechanisms – Couplings and Brakes .
