Automatic sizing system for numerically controlled machine
OwnerRaymond Spits, Hans W. Beckinventors
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Abstract
A fixed station at a numerically controlled machine includes gauging means and automatic adjusting means for an adjustable cutting tool installed in the spindle of the numerically controlled machine. Multiple tools stored in the magazine of the NC machine for different cutting operations are provided with a common reference dimension to a cutting point so that the same gauge heads which include differential transducers registering respectively with the cutting point and reference surface of the tool can be employed to effect gauging and adjustment of different cutting tools.
Claims10
An automatic sizing system for a numerically controlled machine having interchangeable tooling adjustable in its operatively installed condition comprising a combination gauging and adjusting station, means at said station for gauging the effective cutting position of an operatively installed cutting tool on either side of a nominal required cutting position when moved to a gauging position by said numerically controlled machine, and means responsive to said gauging means during continuous gauging of said cutting position for effecting any required adjustment of said cutting tool in either direction to reach said nominal position.
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