Presetter gauge
US4329785A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q17/24
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An optical presetter for precision alignment of a tool on a machine turret to be positioned on a lathe or the like. The presetter includes a bale support, a light source, an adjustable carriage, and a viewer with a reference. When a tool is mounted on a turret and the turret is mounted on the carriage with the tool in the light beam; the tool can be precision aligned by moving the tool relative to the turret and noting the change of the tool image on the viewer.
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