Investigation of Environmental Impact of Downsized Five-axis-controlled Machine Tool.

Recent emphasis on creating a sustainable society has motivated eco-friendly manufacturing. The focus of this study is on an investigation of environmental impact of downsized five-axis-controlled machine tool. The Life Cycle Assessment was carried out based on a novel approach that considered the life cycle of secondary tool. Further, the actual cutting test was performed to investigate the cutting potential of downsized machine tool. As a result, it was found that downsizing of the machine tool was effective to reduce the total global warming potential in the life cycle of secondary tool. Further, the cutting potential of downsized machine tool was enough for machining of small parts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]