Selecting of the Most Adaptable Work Equipment

Selecting the most suitable work equipment is a key factor in creating the value of products; therefore, the design and selection of work equipment are increasingly focused on its adaptability. The adaptability of work equipment with regards to flexibility and responsiveness is defined by its universality, mobility, modularity, compatibility and economy. This article presents a methodology of evaluating the adaptability of work equipment and a procedure for selecting work equipment with the maximum adaptability index (i.e. the optimal one) from a group of available work equipment. The results of designing and weighing the criteria of the target tree are presented, as well as the results of coarse and fine selection of the optimal CNC lathe, considering its expected adaptability.