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In this chapter micromilling machines are presented, starting with a clear differentiation between ultraprecision milling machines and micromachines. The main characteristics of the micromilling process are also summarised, including size effects affecting milling at the micro scale and more usual applications. Furthermore, a more detailed description of the different subsystems and components specific for micromilling machines is shown: guideways, structural materials, drives, measuring systems, spindles and additional equipment. Finally some commercial micromilling machines from well-known machine tool builders are presented.
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Uriarte, L., Eguía, J., Egaña, F. (2009). Micromilling Machines. In: López de Lacalle, L., Lamikiz, A. (eds) Machine Tools for High Performance Machining. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-380-4_11
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