Course detail

Calculations and Simulation in Design of Machine Tools

FSI-GOKAcad. year: 2025/2026

The content of the course is to gain knowledge of the design of machine tools. In this course, students learn the software which serves as a support for the development and construction of machhine tools.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing., Dipl.-Ing Michal Holub, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of the structure of machine tools and knowledge in the field of mathematics, physics and electrotechnical qualification (50/1978) §4.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The course is taught in the form lectures and seminars. The exercise is completed by the credit. To acquire the required 100% participation from the presented term project. Exams when the overall classification is composed of two sub-scores (as assessed ECTS).
The students’ participation and activity in seminars shall be checked. 100% participation in seminars is required; in case of absence, the student is obliged to substitute for the missed tuition in a way determined by the teacher.

Aims

The aim of the course is to learn the methods of design using CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.), computer software (Mathcad MITCalc, etc.) and simulation software ADAMS.
Students will learn the methods of designing machine tools and their construction nodes.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BORSKÝ, Václav. Základy stavby obráběcích strojů. Brno: Vysoké učení technické, 1986. (CS)
J. Tlustý, Manufacturing processes and equipment. Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1999, p. 928. (EN)
MAREK, Jiří, et al. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů III. 1. Praha: MM publishing, s.r.o., 2014. MM speciál. ISBN 978-80-260-6780-1. (CS)
MAREK, Jiří. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů IV. Praha: MM publishing, s.r.o., 2018. MM speciál. ISBN 978-80-906310-8-3. (CS)
Weck Manfred, & Brecher Christian. (2006). Werkzeugmaschinen Konstruktion und Berechnung (p. 585). Berlin: Springer-Verlag Berlin. (DE)

Recommended reading

MAREK, Jiří, et al. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů III. 1. Praha: MM publishing, s.r.o., 2014. MM speciál. ISBN 978-80-260-6780-1. (CS)
MAREK, Jiří. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů IV. Praha: MM publishing, s.r.o., 2018. MM speciál. ISBN 978-80-906310-8-3. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-VSR-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme N-VSY-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing., Dipl.-Ing Michal Holub, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Fundamentals of Machine Tools
2. The requirements for Machine Tools
3. Machine tool spindles - turning
4. Machine tool spindles - milling
5. The feed axis Machine Tools
6. Rotary axis machine tools
7. Fundamentals of simulation modeling
8. Basics in ADAMS
9. Propulsion systems in the construction of machine tools
10. The proposal kinematics in ADAMS
11. Materials in the construction of machine tools
12. Tool systems
13. Industry 4.0

Computer-assisted exercise

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing., Dipl.-Ing Michal Holub, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Computer aided design
2. Calculations in MITCALC software
3. Basic calculations of spindle - machining
4. Design of spindle drive
5. Design of spindle and its bearing
6. Calculation of optimal bearing distance
7. Design of headstock
8. Linear axis design with guidance
9. Fundamentals of ADAMS
10. Simulation verification of drives in ADAMS
11. Simulation of the whole construction node in ADAMS
12. Processing documentation of the proposed machine node
13. Presentation of semester work