Device for machining, preferably shaping machining, of workpieces of wood, plastic etc. and method for adjusting the spindle of such device

US6058993A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Michael Weinig AG · DE

Inventors

• Adolf Albert · Lauda, DE
• Albrecht Dawidziak · Großrinderfeld, DE
• Martin Horn · Lengede, DE
• Hubert Klein · Wertheim, DE
• Albin Korner · Großrinderfeld, DE
• Rainer Kurz · Taunusstein, DE
• Uwe Lindemann · Holzgerlingen, DE
• Heinrich Englert · Hofheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 1998
• Grant date: May 9, 2000
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B27M1/08
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for machining workpieces of wood or plastic has at least one spindle having a spindle axis and being moveable transverse to the spindle axis relative to a reference plane. A machining tool having cutting edges is provided. The machining tool is seated on the spindle. At least one measuring device is provided for correctly positioning the cutting edges relative to the reference plane. Correct positioning is achieved by moving the spindle in a direction transverse to the spindle axis and detecting by the measuring device a preset position of the cutting edges of the machining tool relative to the reference plane and generating a switch-off signal when the cutting edges of the matching tool are in the preset position.