Method and system for measuring the dynamic response of a structure during a machining process
AssigneeVibration Technologies, LLC
InventorMichael Cone
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Abstract
A machine implement includes sensors that measure a force imparted by the machine implement to a structure during a machining process. A sensor array coupled to the structure measures the vibrational response of the structure to the imparted force. Analysis software compares the imparted force to the vibrational response to generate a transfer function for the structure. Based on the transfer function, a tool-path of the machine implement may be adjusted such that the resulting structure has precise vibrational characteristics that substantially comply with a set of design goals for the structure.
Claims20
A machine tool for measuring the dynamic response of a material during a machining process, comprising:
- a machining implement configured to modify a material during a machining operation;
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- a sensor integrated with the machining implement and configured to measure a force of impact of the machine tool with the material during the machining operation.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a machining means for modifying a material during a machining operation;
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- a sensing means integrated with the machining means for measuring a force of impact of the machining means with the material during the machining operation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.