Energy saving and high efficiency production oriented forward-and-reverse multidirectional turning: Energy modeling and application

The energy modeling has been recognized as an effective analytical methodology and management tool that helps to predict the energy consumption and to manage the efficiency and performance of energy utilization. With a wide distribution and large amount of energy consumption at a low efficiency, the mechanical manufacturing industry has considerable energy saving potential. In this study, a new method of energy conservation and high efficiency production oriented multidirectional turning is proposed to overcome the performance deficiencies of traditional turning in the mechanical manufacturing industry. Based on energy and production performance analysis, the energy consumption model of the forward-and-reverse multidirectional turning is established through the process stageoriented modeling method. Besides, the case study indicates the high (more than 97%) accuracy of the proposed energy consumption model for forward-and-reverse multidirectional turning. This study contributes to a new production method and energy models to reduce energy consumption and improve production efficiency.