Machine tool certification for part specific working volume
US9971337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/37008
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for machining a selected part with a machine tool, comprises obtaining a master part replicating at least a portion of a geometry of a selected part. The master part is loaded in a machine tool. A signature of the machine tool is defined by measuring at least dimensional data of the master part relative to the machine tool, the dimensional data being limited to a selected-part-specific working volume substantially smaller than a complete working volume of the machine tool. The machine tool is certified as being within tolerances to machine the selected part within the working volume, using the dimensional data of the signature. The selected part is machined from a workpiece with the machine tool.
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