Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Patent
1995-12-01
2000-12-12
Grant, William
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
382152, G06F 1900
Patent
active
061610550
ABSTRACT:
A method of determining the breakage of a tool in a machine tool is disclosed. The method automatically senses a physical characteristic of the operation of the machine during a cutting operation. Then, if the sensed value indicates a potential break in the cutting edge of the tool, an electro-optical sensor used to examine the shape of the tool and to automatically determine whether the tool shape is also indicative of tool breakage.
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Garland Steven R.
Grant William
Laser Measurement International Inc.
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