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Even if parallel kinematics for machining application must still prove their authorisation on the market, the first prototypes show that turning away from conventional solutions leads to interesting and promising alternatives. However, in contrast to conventional serial machines, whose technology is well developed in detail, the implementation of new kinematic concepts requires the development of new problem-specific technical solutions. This contribution points out the substantial features of this new machine generation with special focus on structurally caused problems in design, control and calibration. Possible solutions, which have been worked out at WZL are presented by the example of the Ingersoll Octahedral Hexapod and the Dyna-M concept.
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Weck, M., Giesler, M., Meylahn, A., Staimer, D. (1999). Parallel Kinematics:the Importance of Enabling Technologies. In: Boër, C.R., Molinari-Tosatti, L., Smith, K.S. (eds) Parallel Kinematic Machines. Advanced Manufacturing. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0885-6_20
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