Machine tool monitoring system
US6167324A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/7076
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved monitoring system for a band saw has at least one position sensor, a controller, and a computer including a data storage device and a display monitor linked to the controller. The system may be used with new and existing models of band saws to provide real-time data relating to feed rate and band speed during the time the saw blade is in cutting engagement with a workpiece. A machine operator utilizes the data to optimize the operation of the band saw as it proceeds through a series of cutting operations.
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