Waterjet cutting system with standoff distance control
US9003936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/527
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting head of a waterjet cutting system is provided having an environment control device and a measurement device. The environment control device is positioned to act on a surface of a workpiece at least during a measurement operation to establish a measurement area on the surface of the workpiece substantially unobstructed by fluid. The measurement device is positioned to selectively obtain information from within the measurement area indicative of a position of the cutting head relative to the workpiece. A control system is further provided and operable to position the cutting head relative to the workpiece at a standoff distance based at least in part on the information indicative of the position of the cutting head relative to the workpiece obtained by the measurement device. A method of operating a waterjet cutting system is also provided.
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