Method and device for locating a piece with respect to a tool
US7948640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q2240/002
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of, and a device for, locating a piece with respect to a tool, utilize a measuring device for measuring a feeding speed, a driving direction and a feeding amount of the piece. The piece bears against two abutment rollers and is driven by a driving roller that is operated by a controllable motor operatively coupled to a machine numerical control apparatus. An output of the measuring device and an output of the controllable motor are both coupled to the machine numerical control apparatus.
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