The use of fiber-reinforced plastics is increasingly being considered in cost-sensitive branches such as automotive and mechanical engineering. Potential applications in established machine tools are identified in a systematic way. Based on that, specific assemblies are investigated, manufactured and tested to assess the influence on customer benefit. Along with a discussion on the need for action in its cost-effective use in machines, a preselection of suitable manufacturing techniques is shown here.
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The use of fiber-reinforced plastics is increasingly being considered in cost-sensitive branches such as automotive and mechanical engineering. Potential applications in established machine tools are identified in a systematic way. Based on that, specific assemblies are investigated, manufactured and tested to assess the influence on customer benefit. Along with a discussion on the need for action in its cost-effective use in machines, a preselection of suitable manufacturing techniques is shown...
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