Method and apparatus for programming a CNC machine with a probe

Details Method and apparatus for programming a CNC machine with a probe Method and apparatus for programming a CNC machine with a probe

1996-11-15

2000-02-08

Gordon, Paul P.

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36447401, 36447411, 36446824, 318572, 318569, G06F 1900, G06G 764, G06G 766

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for programming the motion of a machine tool in a three-dimensional machining space defined by an X, Y and Z coordinate system, the machine tool having a spindle linearly displaceable in three orthogonal X, Y and Z axes. A probe, mounted in the spindle and coupled to transducers, is moved by hand through a desired cutting path for an actual part. A computer connected to the transducers moves the machine in the direction that the probe is moved and/or rotates a workpiece mounted in the machining space and selectively records the position of the probe and workpiece to create an NC parts program that replicates the cutting path motions.

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