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Numerical controlling unit having tool-breakage detecting function

US6859680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2003
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/165
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A numerical controlling unit includes: an inputting part into which a machining program is inputted; an analyzing part that analyzes the machining program to generate an instructed spindle rotational speed and calculates a spindle load ratio of a load applied to a spindle under a machining condition according to the machining program to a spindle load caused when the workpiece is machined: and a distributing part that generates, based on the machining program, a distribution amount per unit period inputted into a feed-axis servo driver. A spindle-rotational-amount-command outputting part receives the instructed spindle rotational speed and outputs a spindle-rotational-amount command for commanding a rotational amount per unit period which is inputted into a spindle driver. A cutting-load-for-judgment calculating part calculates a reference torque value based on the spindle load ratio, the distribution amount, and the spindle-rotational-amount command. A spindle-load comparing part compares the reference torque value with a load torque value which is feedback inputted by the spindle driver and outputs a tool-breakage detecting signal when the load torque value is higher than the ref…

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