Tool selection method for machine tool, control device, and...

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2003-07-28

2009-02-03

Shah, Kamini (Department: 2128)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S193000, C234S059000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07487004

ABSTRACT:
A tool selection method, for a machine tool, comprising the steps of identifying the maximum tip distance (D2) of a currently selected tool (141), a next designated tool (142) and an intermediate tool (143) disposed therebetween; moving a tool rest (10) in the +(plus)X-axis direction after a machining by the currently selected tool (141) is completed until the tip of the currently selected tool (141) is spaced from a workpiece (W) along the X-axis by a distance provided by adding a clearance distance (E) to a difference between the maximum tip distance (D2) and the tip distance (D3) of the currently selected tool (141); moving the tool rest (10) in the +(plus)Y-axis direction until the tip of the next designated tool (142) is aligned with the rotation center axis (12a) of the workpiece (W) in the X-axis direction; and moving the tool rest (10) in the −(minus)X-axis direction.

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Office Action dated Sep. 2, 2008 (corresponding Japanese application).

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