Abstract :
Taking into account the high performance of high speed milling machines, it is also important to orient the machine design in order to obtain both reliability and availability. It is necessary to examine the machine defects, considering the machine as a whole where various technologies and systems are involved (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, data processing). As a consequence, it will be possible to act on the project and improve the product continuously. The author examines the key aspects of reliability and availability of machine tools
