Method for controlling a movable tool, input device and machine tool
AssigneeFritz Studer AG
InventorsAlfred GAEGAUF, Martin ABBUEHL
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Abstract
In the method for controlling a movable tool, in particular a grinding tool, by means of a feed function that specifies the movement of the tool in time in at least one axis, an initial feed function in the form of at least one initial feed curve (29) is displayed on a monitor. From the initial feed function and from inputs effected by means of a pointing device, a feed function is calculated and displayed as a modified initial feed curve on the monitor. Control commands for moving the tool are produced from the feed function. The input of the feed function is simplified and rendered more flexible.
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A method for controlling a movable tool by means of a feed function that specifies the movement of said tool in time in at least one axis, comprising the steps of:
- displaying an initial feed function in the form of at least one initial feed curve on a monitor;
- calculating a feed function from said initial feed function and from inputs effected by means of a pointing device;
- displaying said feed function as a modified initial feed curve on said monitor;
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- producing control commands for moving said tool from said feed function.
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