DMG MORI CO., LTD. (20240246174). Processing Machine simplified abstract
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Processing Machine
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Processing Machine - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246174 titled 'Processing Machine
The patent application describes a processing machine with a tool spindle that can swing on a predetermined axis parallel to the horizontal direction, an additive manufacturing head that can be attached to the tool spindle, and a first and second connection part for connecting the tool spindle and additive manufacturing head.
- Tool spindle that swings on a predetermined axis
- Additive manufacturing head that can be attached and detached from the tool spindle
- First connection part connecting the tool spindle and additive manufacturing head
- Second connection part connecting the tool spindle and additive manufacturing head at a position apart from the first connection part
- First connection part is on one side of a virtual plane including the gravity center position of the additive manufacturing head and the predetermined axis, while the second connection part is on the other side of the virtual plane
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing processes - CNC machining with interchangeable heads
Problems Solved: - Efficiently switching between additive manufacturing and traditional machining processes - Precise alignment of the additive manufacturing head with the tool spindle
Benefits: - Versatility in manufacturing processes - Improved accuracy and efficiency in production
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturing industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices could benefit from this technology for rapid prototyping and production.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the positioning of the first and second connection parts affect the performance of the machine? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using a machine with interchangeable additive manufacturing and traditional machining capabilities?
Original Abstract Submitted
a processing machine includes: a tool spindle provided swingably centered on a predetermined axis in parallel with a horizontal direction; an additive manufacturing head that can be attached to and detached from tool spindle, and performs work on the workpiece; a first connection part that is provided for tool spindle and additive manufacturing head, and connects tool spindle and additive manufacturing head to each other; and a second connection part that is provided for tool spindle and additive manufacturing head, is disposed at a position apart from first connection part, and connects tool spindle and additive manufacturing head to each other. first connection part is disposed on one side with respect to a virtual plane that includes a gravity center position of additive manufacturing head and predetermined axis, and second connection part is disposed on the other side with respect to virtual plane.
