Systems and methods for gangsaw management

Details Systems and methods for gangsaw management Systems and methods for gangsaw management

2007-10-16

2010-12-14

Jarrett, Ryan A (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C083S425200, C144S374000, C144S392000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07853349

ABSTRACT:
The geometric characteristics for a plurality of boards that have been completely sawn by a gangsaw are determined. A sawn surface of one of the plurality of boards is then logically associated with one of the plurality of saw blades in the gangsaw.

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