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Research on Structural Optimization Design of CNC Machine Tools in the Context of Green Manufacturing

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DOI: 10.23977/jmpd.2025.090113 | Downloads: 0 | Views: 81

Author(s)

Shengjing Yao 1,2

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1 School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
2 Public Experiment Center, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

Corresponding Author

Shengjing Yao

ABSTRACT

As a pillar industry of the national economy, manufacturing is facing dual challenges of excessive resource consumption and environmental pollution. Against this backdrop, green manufacturing has become an inevitable trend for industrial transformation and upgrading. Metal-cutting machine tools, as the "mother machines" of the industrial manufacturing sector, play a pivotal role in improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing waste emissions through structural optimization design. This paper elaborates on four aspects of structural optimization design in the field of machine tools: structural parameter optimization achieves lightweight machine tool structures by precisely identifying optimal parameter combinations; topology optimization scientifically determines the optimal material distribution scheme during the conceptual design phase; structural bionic optimization draws inspiration from the intricate structures of natural organisms to design bionic structures that are both lightweight and high-performance, encompassing two main approaches: structural morphology bionics and growth mechanism bionics; and multi-method comprehensive structural optimization integrates various optimization techniques, comprehensively considering design constraints and practical conditions to generate lightweight solutions that better align with real-world needs. Research indicates that lightweight design of machine tool structures holds significant potential. By achieving lightweight goals for moving components through structural optimization, material consumption can be effectively reduced, and operational efficiency can be significantly enhanced, marking a critical step toward green manufacturing. Deeply integrating the concept of green manufacturing into traditional mechanical manufacturing is of profound significance for promoting sustainable development in the industry and achieving higher levels of intelligent manufacturing.

KEYWORDS

CNC Machine Tools, Structural Optimization Design, Green Manufacturing

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Shengjing Yao, Research on Structural Optimization Design of CNC Machine Tools in the Context of Green Manufacturing. Journal of Materials, Processing and Design (2025) Vol. 9: 123-130. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jmpd.2025.090113.

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