Methods for manufacturing parts in CNC machines
US9921571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/35491
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This application relates to methods for applying automated precision machining operations to an oversized workpiece with a compact computer numerical control (CNC) machining apparatus. By shifting an oversized workpiece through a working area of the CNC machining apparatus, the CNC machining apparatus can apply machining operations to any portion of the workpiece in an automated manner. To achieve precision results, a position of the workpiece is tracked as the workpiece is shifted through the working area. In some embodiments, a probe can be utilized to track the shifting of the workpiece by determining a location of a machined feature after a particular shift has been completed. In this way, a position of the workpiece can be tracked without having to rely upon tolerances inherent to a workpiece manipulator.
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