Automatic measurement system
US4890421A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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