Laser cutting machine with two Y-axis drives
US6835912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q1/626
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for machining workpieces by motion of the machining tool relative to the workpiece has a support extending in the X-axis over a work support table and movable in the Y-axis. A machining tool housing is movable on the support in the Y-axis. A portion of the housing containing the machining tool is movable with respect to the mounted portion in the Y-axis within a limited range of motion. A computer control effects operation of drive motors to move the housing along the support and the support along the machining tool table to machine a workpiece supported on said worktable in X and Y axes, and the computer control can also effect operation of another drive motor to rapidly move of the housing portion and machining tool in the Y-axis when the desired length of motion in the Y-axis is within its range of motion.
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