Robots’ role in machining is growing as they are
being used as machining platforms in increasing number of applications.
Moreover, robots have an important role in a new application called, robotic
assisted milling, where a robot provides additional support to a workpiece when
actual machining is performed by a machine tool.
In the paper, alternative
methods of support with the robot, i.e. fixed and mobile support are explained.
Experimental results show that the robot’s support improves the static and
dynamic response of the process. Hence, dimensional errors are minimized and
surface quality is improved.
