Compared with traditional machine tools, the micro tools have advantages of small volume, low cost, less energy consumption, high efficiency and flexibility. Therefore, it is regarded as an important equipment for micro-cutting machining which has been used widely all over world and. As a key component body structure directly influences performance. Thus, integral column base was proposed in th...

This paper is concerned with integration of heterogeneous tools for system development. We argue that such tools should support concrete activities (e.g., programming, unit testing, conducting workshops) in contrast to abstract concerns (e.g., analysis, design, implementation). A consequence of this is that tools — or components — that support activities well should be integrated in ad-hoc, dyn...