Abstract A multi-axis computer numerically controlled ( CNC) machine tool is provided in which a cutting tool (7) is movable relative to a workpiece (6) by means of a number of linear and rotary joints (J.sup.1 to J.sup.3) under the control of a prog...
Abstract A multi-axis computer numerically controlled machine tool is provided in which a cutting tool is movable relative to a workpiece by a number of linear and rotary joints under the control of a programmable control unit. The machine is program...
Abstract A thread-cutting chuck for CNC machine technology of rigid tapping, with a clamping means held in a chuck shaft, particularly a collet chuck, for the tap, an accommodating part, which is held in the chuck shaft without clearance in the direc...
Abstract A CNC machine tool has a turret (10), a reservoir of coolant, a pump supplying coolant under pressure from the reservoir (not shown) to the turret (10), a tool holder (13) mounted on the turret at a tool station (8) opposite a rotatable spin...
Abstract A CNC machine is programmed to redefine the corner tolerance as a function of the corner angle based on a recognition that corners having angles not equal to 90.degree. have effective corner tolerances that are equal to the corner tolerance...
Abstract This device is a computer numerically controlled ( CNC) machine tool such as an edge grinding apparatus. More specifically, the device is a CNC apparatus for processing blanks such as a glass sheet. The device uses a sensor to program the pa...
Abstract A CNC machine center with double-speed shifting feature in X and Z axes, comprises an upright stand for disposing a worktable assembly and a tool holder assembly. The worktable assembly and the tool assembly are relatively movable with each...
Abstract An instantaneous clamping/unclamping mechanism for a CNC machine tools is provided. The two stage procedure tool separating function includes an oil cylinder with a piston rod passing through its inner part and engaged with a first piston fo...
Abstract A number of computer-numerical-control ( CNC) machine controllers are associated in the same plant or facility or in related facilities. Each CNC machine controller gathers and stores status information related to the state of operations bei...
Abstract A computer numerically controlled ( CNC) machine has a chuck (2) rotatable about a first axis (A) and a V-block clamp (#) for clamping a workpiece (4) with its central longitudinal axis (C) extending parallel to the first axis (A). The offse...
Abstract This device is a computer numerically controlled ( CNC) machine tool such as an edge grinding apparatus. More specifically, the device is a CNC apparatus for processing blanks such as a glass sheet. The device uses a sensor to program the pa...
Abstract A recording medium of a CNC machine tool is used for storing a program specifying the operations to be executed by the CNC machine tool. The program comprises a master program and a slave program which can be called by the master program. Th...
Abstract The invention relates to a control system of a CNC machine tool with cyclically recurring sequences. The control system has a data input and visualization unit, a machine check unit and a NC control unit with at least one stored NC program f...
Abstract The present invention provides a fixture, system, and method for automatically and quickly indicating a condition of a the trunnion axis A of a computer numerically controlled ( CNC) machine and optionally an alert to a machine operator. The...
Abstract A method and apparatus is directed to an integration of a computer modeling process in which a Computer Numerically Controlled ( CNC) machine is used for manufacture or rapid prototyping. As a result, conventional processes that require a le...
Abstract The present invention provides a device for determining the dynamics of a tool sited in a CNC machine, as encapsulated by the Frequency Response Function. The device uses an actively controlled electromagnet to excite forces on the tool. The...
Abstract A CNC machine tool includes a worktable supporting two workpieces and rotatable on a base so as to exchange the positions of the workpieces. A post member is fixed on the base. A first horizontal rail unit is movable vertically on the post m...