Method for positioning a tool

Details Method for positioning a tool Method for positioning a tool

2008-03-31

2009-10-27

Cadugan, Erica E (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S407040, C029S407100, C409S234000, C409S218000, C033S639000, C279S102000, C279S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07607207

ABSTRACT:
A method for positioning a tool (24) on a tool chuck (20) employs a tool holding device (22, 50, 58), which includes a tool-accommodating area (32, 52, 66) for at least partly receiving the tool (24), a connecting area (26, 54 62) to be arranged on the tool chuck (20), and a positioning opening (48) through which a positioner (18) can be placed against the tool (24), which is located at least in part in the tool-accommodating area (32, 52, 66). The tool (24) is optically scanned to obtain a measurement. Subsequently, the tool holding device (22, 50, 58) is removed from the chuck (20), and the chuck is heated. Then, the tool (24), which is separated from the tool holding device (22, 50, 58), is shrink fitted in the chuck (20) at a position that is based on the measurement.

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Office communication issued in connection with the corresponding European patent application No. 03 758 023.0-2302 dated Mar. 30, 2006.

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