Automatic bandmill strain and saw tracking method and apparatus
US5237897A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/7258
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a bandmill having an endless loop of bandsaw blade which is automatically strained to a desired tension, and automatically driven at an accurate location or tracking position. The bandmill runs on a pair of spaced co-planar wheels, which are forced longitudinally apart to apply strain to the bandsaw. Actual saw strain is automatically detected by a force transducer within the strain mechanism, and the actual saw strain is automatically compared electronically with a desired saw strain. A servo-controller automatically adjusts distance between the wheels to vary force therebetween so that actual saw strain is varied to approach the desired saw strain. Also, actual tracking of the saw blade relative to the wheels is automatically sensed by sensors located adjacent the edge of the saw blade. The actual tracking of the saw blade is compared electronically relative to a desired tracking position, and tilt of a tiltable wheel is automatically adjusted so that actual tracking of the saw on the wheels is varied to approach the desired tracking position. Alternatively, a visual display of actual tracking accuracy can be obtained, so as to permit manual adjustment of t…
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