Patent · US Expired

Automatic measurement system

US4890421A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 1987
Grant dateJan 2, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/46
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic measurement system and the method of employing the system with a cutting tool device. The measurement system includes a tool holder for mounting a cutting tool. A measurement probe is automatically mounted and dismounted from the tool holder without removing the cutting tool. The tool holder is preferably affixed to a work support table which is adapted to support a workpiece to be machined and measured thereon.

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