Intelligent tool system
US4778313A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/308624
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An intelligent tool system used with computer numerical controlled machining centers consisting of an internal spindle machanism and a variety of spindle mounted devices. The spindle mechanism provides CNC communicating and operating means with spindle mounted devices such as; telescoping tool holders for determining work surface locating with random length tools and for sensing tool condition; automatic boring tools for high precision boring and contouring; probing devices for work surface location, measurement and definintion; combination boring and probing tools for boring and measuring a hole without removing the tool from the spindle.
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