Machine Technology column: A machine tool bed serves several important functions. It supports the machine's moving elements and supports them in geometric relation to each other. The relationship between the moving elements is more important than the relationship between the moving elements and the ground the machine is based on.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2012-03-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/machine-bed-support-key-accuracy/
Legacy path: /articles/machine-bed-support-key-accuracy