Method and apparatus for determining a hole depth
US10024646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23B2270/483
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of determining a depth of a hole formed in a work piece is disclosed. The method includes determining the hole depth based upon a load signal indicative of a load on a tool forming the hole during the forming of the hole. The hole depth determined is then adjusted with an offset and component specifications are combined with the hole length to determine a component specification for use in the hole to fix components together. At least a part of the depth determination and component specification can be carried out automatically in a computer, for an array of holes.
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