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Automatic programming method and automatic programming device

US7457684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S715/964
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A first machining-program creating unit creates a machining program for a two-spindle machine, including machining programs for a first process performed by using a first main spindle and a second process performed by using a sub-spindle. A second machining-program creating unit creates a machining program for a one-spindle machine, including machining programs for a third process and a fourth process performed by using a second main spindle. A selecting unit determines a type of a machine to use, and selects either one of the first machining-program creating unit and the second machining-program creating unit to start, based on the determined type of the machine.

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