Workpiece clamping device for automated machining processes

Details Workpiece clamping device for automated machining processes Workpiece clamping device for automated machining processes

2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Cadugan, Erica (Department: 3722)

Gear cutting, milling, or planing

Milling

Work support

C409S164000, C409S219000, C269S305000, C269S329000, C269S257000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06976814

ABSTRACT:
A workpiece engraving machine provides for a way to clamp, align and identify a workpiece for engraving. An engravable band with a permanently embedded flexible engravable tag and a method of engraving the tag in the engraving machine. In a first aspect, a workpiece clamping table comprising a support surface, a clamp, one or more workpiece alignment devices, a positional sensor and a processor. The processor determines the workpiece type, keeps the automatic inventory and may indicate when workpieces need to be ordered. In a second aspect, a workpiece engraving machine may also have workpiece inventory doors which comprise containers with workpiece holders. The containers are attached to the engraving machine by rotators.

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