Contour profiling machine
US5015130A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/300896
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A contour profiling machine for the purposes of shortening the period of time for rough machining and forming a smooth machined surface in the execution of machining wherein the outer part or inner part of a workpiece is cut away along the contour of a model (MDL). The contour profiling machine according to the present invention includes a limit setting circuit for setting a limit as to one axis of a tracer head (TC), and for setting limits parallel to and limits orthogonal to a traveling direction within a movement plane which is determined by the first-mentioned limit. A polarity discrimination circuit discriminates the polarities of the limits set relative to the direction of movement of the tracer head (TC). A clamping ciruit clamps contour profiling within a range which is defined by the set limits.
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