Tool-holder head, in particular for plasma beam cutting machines
US6740844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/702
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool-holder head for machines using radiant energy beams, that is suitable in particular for plasma beam cutting machines, includes a vertical sliding saddle to which at least an energy beam source is constrained through an articulated support that secures the position of normal use of the source and allows the source to move according to the vertical axis or to translate according to the working position when transversal or axial forces are applied to the source's terminal part. The tool-holder bead is also equipped with a sensing system of the above-said movings and translations so to be able to operate on the control of the machine with the more suitable proceedings according to the operating condition consequent to the senses.
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