Waterjet cutting tool interface apparatus and method

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1994-02-14

1996-12-10

Ruggiero, Joseph

Boots, shoes, and leggings

36417402, 36442424, 395356, G06F 1750, G06F 1900

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055840167

ABSTRACT:
An improved cutting device control system for analyzing designs, blueprints, and other drawings, and for creating low level computer instructions to fully automate the cutting process is provided. The program utilizes several algorithms, constraints, and program features to fully automate creation of the instructions--thereby eliminating the need for an operator to input cutting, moving, or operating instructions to the cutting device. The apparatus includes a microprocessor and associated memory to store the various programming steps, to store the various data tables, and to implement the algorithms and programmed constraints. Additionally, the preferred apparatus includes associated communication devices for transmitting the generated codes to the electronic controller for the cutting device, Similarly, the input format may also be transmitted to the microprocessor.

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