Automated edge finishing using an active XY table
US5261768A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/304256
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for automated edge finishing using hybrid position/force control of an XY table. The disclosure is particularly directed to learning the trajectory of the edge of a workpiece by "guarded moves". Machining is done by controllably moving the XY table, with the workpiece mounted thereon, along the learned trajectory with feedback from a force sensor. Other similar workpieces can be mounted, without a fixture on the XY table, located and the learned trajectory adjusted
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