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Machine tool control systems

US4288849A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1979
Grant dateSep 8, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A machine tool control system includes a numerical control device associated with each machine tool and an interface unit interposed between each machine tool and the numerical control device. The numerical control device includes a first memory area for storing a first group of programs related to the machining of a workpiece and the selection of a cutting tool, and a second memory area for storing a second group of programs related to interrupting instructions.

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