Adaptable machining method and system
US10359760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for adaptable machining includes (a) capturing one or more images, with a digital imaging system, of each of a series of work pieces that may or may not be of common design geometry, (b) for each of the work pieces, selectively modifying a preprogrammed cutting tool path with regard to the image of the respective work piece, and (c) for each of the work pieces, performing a machining operation according to the respective selectively modified preprogrammed cutting tool path.
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