18574976. NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Numerical Control Device
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takashi Miyoshi of Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi (JP)
NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18574976 titled 'NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a numerical control device that controls the rotation of a workpiece and a rotary tool to achieve precise positioning and alignment during machining processes.
- The first control unit rotates the workpiece around its rotation axis.
- The second control unit rotates the rotary tool at a speed that is directly proportional to the workpiece rotation speed.
- The third control unit ensures that the rotary tool's axis and the center axis of a polygon are fixed in position relative to each other, passing through a specific point on the workpiece and aligned parallel to the workpiece's rotation axis.
Key Features and Innovation
- Precise control of workpiece and rotary tool rotation speeds.
- Fixed positional relationship between the rotary tool axis and the center axis of a polygon.
- Alignment of the polygon's center axis with a predetermined point on the workpiece.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various machining processes where precise alignment and positioning are critical, such as in manufacturing industries for producing complex geometric shapes.
Problems Solved
- Ensures accurate machining by maintaining fixed positional relationships.
- Facilitates complex machining operations with precise control over tool and workpiece rotation.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy and precision in machining processes.
- Enhanced efficiency in manufacturing complex components.
- Reduction in errors and rework due to precise control over tool positioning.
Commercial Applications
Precision Machining Technology for Manufacturing Industries
This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing for producing high-precision components with complex geometries.
Prior Art
Further research can be conducted in the field of numerical control devices and precision machining technologies to explore similar innovations and advancements in the industry.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in numerical control devices, precision machining technologies, and related innovations to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of machining processes.
Questions about Numerical Control Device
What are the key features of the numerical control device described in the patent application?
The key features include precise control of workpiece and tool rotation speeds, fixed positional relationship between the tool axis and a polygon's center axis, and alignment of the polygon's center axis with a specific point on the workpiece.
How can this technology benefit manufacturing industries?
This technology can benefit manufacturing industries by improving accuracy and precision in machining processes, enhancing efficiency in producing complex components, and reducing errors and rework through precise control over tool positioning.
Original Abstract Submitted
A numerical control device includes: a first control unit which rotates a workpiece about a rotation axis of the workpiece; a second control unit which rotates a rotary tool at a rotation speed with a constant ratio with respect to the rotation speed of the workpiece about the rotation axis, of the rotary tool, parallel to the rotation axis of the workpiece; and a third control unit which controls the relative positions of the rotation axis of the rotary tool and the center axis of a polygon so that the positional relationship between the rotation axis of the rotary tool and the center axis of the polygon is fixed, and the center axis of the polygon passes through a predetermined position of the workpiece and is parallel to the rotation axis of the workpiece.
