Networking architecture for thermal processing system
US7709765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/33189
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal processing system includes a thermal torch for processing a workpiece, a power supply for providing power to the thermal torch, a positioning system for relatively moving the thermal torch and the workpiece, a controller for controlling the thermal processing system, and a deterministic-based communication network, such as, for example, a network which operates using SERCOS. The deterministic-based communications network connects at least the controller, the power supply, and the positioning system of the thermal processing system together.
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