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An upcoming exchange of a machine tool spindle involves a downtime of several days for a cutting machine. This paper presents an innovative counter spindle module which can be replaced in significantly less time. The counter spindle module is developed in a methodical design process and is based on an effective high-precision alignment system, whose functionality and features are described in detail. Furthermore, an appropriate measuring process to identify the present deviation of a main or counter spindle is introduced. Finally, the operational capability and efficiency of the developed spindle alignment system is validated on the basis of the introduced measuring process.
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This article is based on the research project He 1656/112-1, which is kindly supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
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Heisel, U., Tonn, N. Reconfigurable counter spindle module with integrated device for fast spindle alignment. Prod. Eng. Res. Devel. 3, 313–321 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-009-0155-3
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