KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE

Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. 1. A key duplication system , comprising:a key blank identification system to identify keys including a housing with an optical imaging device, a database and a logic wherein said optical imaging device captures an image of a master key, said logic identifies features of the master key, and said logic compares said features of the master key with data in said database; anda key cutting system for cutting keys, wherein the key cutting system includes at least one cutting member configured to receive a blade of a key to be cut by said at least one cutting member;wherein the key blank identification system is configured to interact and share information.2. The key duplication system of wherein said database includes key blank data.3. The key duplication system of wherein said database includes data that relates to physical dimensions of key blanks.4. The key duplication system of wherein said optical imaging device captures an image of a portion of a key blank or a master key.5. The key duplication system of wherein said optical imaging device captures an image of a portion of said master key to compare said image with a plurality of key blanks to aid in determining an appropriate key blank.6. The key duplication system of wherein said optical imaging device captures an image of a portion of said master key and utilizes said image to provide key pattern information to be cut ...

Systems and processes for fabricating dental restorations

A collaborative approach, incorporating a server for data transmission, security verification, and authentication verification, is implemented between a dental office and a dental laboratory to fabricate a designed dental restoration. A scanner is used in a dental office to take a scan of a patient's mouth. The dental laboratory designs the dental restoration with specialized design software taking into account the scan of the mouth as well as a prescription from the dental office. The parameters defining the designed dental restoration are contained in a design file. The design file is used to create milling specifications defining instructions for milling the designed dental restoration. The materials for the dental restoration are loaded into a mill, where the dental restoration is fabricated in accordance with the milling specifications. Security verification ensures authorized materials are used, and authentication verification ensures authorized materials and processes are used.

KEY BLANK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH GROOVE SCANNING

A key identification system is provided. The key identification system comprises an imaging system to capture an image of a master key, and a logic to analyze the captured image. The imaging system may be capture an image of a groove in the master key from an angle between perpendicular and parallel to the blade of said master key. The logic analyzes the captured image to compare characteristics of the groove with groove characteristics of known key blanks to determine the likelihood of a match between the master key and a known key blank. The key identification system may further compensate for displacement or orientation of the master key with respect to the imaging system when analyzing characteristics of the groove.

Key cutting machine

A key cutting machine includes a housing, carriage, key clamp, and motor to drive the carriage. The key cutting machine may include a vacuum removably attached to the housing. The key cutting machine may be selected between manual, automatic, and semi-automatic user modes. Additional improvements or features of a key cutting machine are also described.

Custom die for supporting a machined object

There is provided a device for supporting an object during machining thereof, the object having a first object surface having a patient-specific configuration and a second object surface opposite the first object surface. The device comprises a support member adapted to support the object, the support member having a support surface shaped using patient-specific modeling and configured to matingly engage at least a portion of the first object surface for exposing the second object surface for machining thereof.

KEY BLANK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH GROOVE SCANNING

A key identification system is provided. The key identification system comprises an imaging system to capture an image of a master key, and a logic to analyze the captured image. The imaging system may be capture an image of a groove in the master key from an angle between perpendicular and parallel to the blade of said master key. The logic analyzes the captured image to compare characteristics of the groove with groove characteristics of known key blanks to determine the likelihood of a match between the master key and a known key blank. The key identification system may further compensate for displacement or orientation of the master key with respect to the imaging system when analyzing characteristics of the groove. 1. A key identification system comprising:an imaging system including a camera configured to capture an image of a master key, wherein said image includes a contour;a reflecting device positioned in alignment with said camera for capturing said image;a logic configured to analyze said captured image to determine characteristics of said contour and compare said characteristics with characteristics of known key blanks to determine the likelihood of a match between said master key and a known key blank; andwherein said logic accounts for positional variations of said master key with respect to said imaging system to determine characteristics of said contour.2. The key identification system of claim 1 , wherein said logic includes a database containing data related to characteristics of grooves of known key blanks.3. The key identification system of claim 1 , wherein said imaging system includes a light.4. The key identification system of claim 3 , wherein said light is directed toward said reflecting device.5. The key identification system of claim 4 , wherein said light includes a shield to direct light away from said master key.6. The key identification system of claim 1 , wherein said captured image is a digital image.7. The key identification system ...

KEY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

A key identification system that includes a key identification system housing, a key clamp, a key ring support tray, and two digital identifiers is disclosed. The key identification system housing may include a key receiving aperture extending through housing and sized to receive at least some of a key blade of a key. The key clamp is positioned adjacent to the key receiving aperture and allows the system to maintain the key blade in a fixed position within the key identification system housing when the key is inserted into the key receiving aperture. The key ring support tray is typically coupled to the key identification system housing below the key receiving aperture. The two digital identifiers are positioned within the key identification system housing and designed to capture key blade information. 119-. (canceled)20. A key alignment clamp , comprising:a first arm;a movable second arm adjacent the first arm;a movable third arm adjacent the movable second arm;a movable fourth arm adjacent the movable third arm and the first arm; andan alignment aperture comprising a boundary formed by at least a portion of each of the first, second, third, and fourth arms;wherein the second, third, and fourth arms are biased toward the alignment aperture such that when a key is inserted into the alignment aperture, the second, third, and fourth arms move outward from the alignment aperture and each of the first, second, third, and fourth arms contact at least one side of the key blade.21. The key alignment clamp of claim 20 , wherein the first claim 20 , second claim 20 , third claim 20 , and fourth arms form a plane and the second and third arms are movable within the plane in two perpendicular directions and the fourth arm is movable within the in a single direction.22. The key alignment clamp of claim 21 , further comprising:a first biasing member extending between the second arm and a first protrusion on the first arm;a second biasing member extending between the third arm ...

KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE

Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. 1. A key duplication system comprising: an imaging device configured to capture data related to a master key at a key load position;', 'a key cutting device configured to cut features in a key blank;', 'a user interface display;', 'an antenna configured to communicate with said master key; and', 'a database including a logic that is operative to communicate with said imaging device, said key cutting device, said user interface display, and said antenna;', 'wherein said database and logic are operative to regulate operation of the imaging device and the key cutting device., 'a kiosk comprising2. The key duplication system of claim 1 , wherein said master key includes a microchip embedded therein.3. The key duplication system of claim 1 , wherein said antenna comprises at least one pair of windings.4. The key duplication system of claim 1 , wherein said kiosk accepts inputs from a user and provides outputs to the user to facilitate key duplication.5. The key duplication system of claim 4 , wherein said inputs and outputs are provided by the user interface display.6. The key duplication system of claim 1 , wherein said master key is inserted into said kiosk and the imaging device captures an image of a key pattern of said master key;wherein said logic analyzes said image and compares said image with data from said database.7. The key duplication system of claim 6 , wherein said ...

Key cutting machine

A key cutting machine includes a housing, carriage, key clamp, and motor to drive the carriage. The key cutting machine may include a vacuum removably attached to the housing. The key cutting machine may be selected between manual, automatic, and semi-automatic user modes. Additional improvements or features of a key cutting machine are also described.

KEY DUPLICATION SYSTEM

A key-duplicating system comprises a network that includes a multiplicity of kiosks at a multiplicity of different locations, each of the kiosks having a customer interface and a processor coupled to the customer interface. A remote central server coupled to the kiosks is adapted to receive, from the kiosks, information identifying master keys to be duplicated. A key analysis module uses the information identifying master keys to be duplicated to derive information required to produce duplicates of the identified master keys, and a key duplicating module uses that information to produce duplicates of said identified master keys. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for duplicating keys , comprising: a kiosk housing having a customer interface comprising a touchscreen display;', 'a key insertion slot in said housing configured to receive only a portion of a master key to be duplicated;', 'a key analysis system within said housing configured to analyze grooves on each side of the blade of the master key inserted in the key insertion slot to determine whether the master key matches one of a group of preselected key types and, if so, which preselected key type is matched;', 'a key duplicating system within said housing configured to replicate a tooth pattern of the blade of the master key on the blade of a key blank of the preselected key type;', 'a vacuum system comprising a vacuum source and a vacuum shroud, wherein the vacuum shroud encloses at least a portion of the key duplicating system;', 'a payment device comprising a credit or debit card reader configured to receive payment from a customer for the duplicated key blank;', 'a communications interface; and', 'a key removal exit in said housing providing customer access to the duplicated key blank for removal from the kiosk; and, 'one or more key duplicating machines, each of the one or more key duplicating machines comprising receive information from the communications interfaces of the one or more key duplicating ...

Self Service Key Duplicating Machine with Automatic Key Model Identification System

An automatic key duplicating machine is disclosed. A master key identification module includes at least one key blade cross-section detector with a plurality of sliding elements, the master key identification module being configured to determine a key type for a master key based at least in part on engagement of the plurality of sliding elements with a blade profile of the master key. A key extraction module is configured to retrieve a key blank of an identified key type. A key cutting module is configured to cut the key blank in accordance with a tooth pattern of the master key. 1. An automatic key duplicating machine , comprising:a master key identification module including at least one key blade cross-section detector with a plurality of sliding elements, the master key identification module being configured to determine a key type for a master key based at least in part on engagement of the plurality of sliding elements with a blade profile of the master key;a key extraction module configured to retrieve a key blank of an identified key type; anda key cutting module configured to cut the key blank in accordance with a tooth pattern of the master key.2. The automatic key duplicating machine of claim 1 , wherein the master key identification module further includes a blade length sensor configured to determine a length of the master key claim 1 , wherein the key type for the master key is determined based at least in part on the length.3. The automatic key duplicating machine of claim 1 , further comprising:a master key clamping module configured to receive and secure the master key.4. The automatic key duplicating machine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sliding elements include a plurality of sliding element pairs claim 1 , each of the plurality of sliding element pairs having a profile corresponding to a different key type.5. A method of automatically duplicating a master key claim 1 , comprising:moving a plurality of sliding elements into engagement with ...

Stroke safety device for a key duplicating machine

A stroke safety device for a key duplicating machine has a fixed mount and a movable mount. The fixed mount is mounted around a connecting shaft of the key duplicating machine and has a first body, multiple first resilient members, multiple pressing elements, and an adjusting element. The first body has a through hole, an inclined segment, and a mounting recess. The movable mount is pivotally connected to the fixed mount and has a second body and an operating element. The second body is pivotally mounted on a base of the key duplicating machine to cover the inclined segment, and has two opposite side segments. The abutting rod is inserted into the mounting recess of the first body to selectively abut against the adjusting element.

SELF SERVICE KEY DUPLICATING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC KEY MODEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

An automatic key duplicating machine is disclosed. A master key identification module includes at least one key blade cross-section detector with a plurality of sliding elements, the master key identification module being configured to determine a key type for a master key based at least in part on engagement of the plurality of sliding elements with a blade profile of the master key. A key extraction module is configured to retrieve a key blank of an identified key type. A key cutting module is configured to cut the key blank in accordance with a tooth pattern of the master key. 17-. (canceled)8. A key duplicating machine , comprising:a housing;an insertion slot in the housing, the insertion slot configured to receive a blade of a key having any of a plurality of cross-sectional profiles;at least one scanning device configured to detect a cross-sectional profile of the blade;a blank loading system configured to select a key blank from a plurality of key blanks, the selected key blank having a cross-sectional profile that matches the detected cross-sectional profile of the key; anda cutting wheel configured to cut the selected key blank to duplicate a key tooth pattern of the key.9. The key duplicating machine of claim 8 , further comprising a cleaning wheel configured to celan the selected key blank.10. The key duplicating machine of claim 8 , including at least one vacuum source configured to substantially remove debris from the selected key blank.11. The key duplicating machine of claim 8 , wherein the scanning device is further configured to detect that the key is fully inserted into the insertion slot.12. The key duplicating machine of claim 8 , wherein the scanning device is configured to identify a type of the key based on the cross-sectional profile of the blade of the key detected by the scanning device.13. The key duplicating machine of claim 8 , further including a length sensor to detect a length parameter of the blade of the key.14. The key duplicating ...

SELF SERVICE KEY DUPLICATING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC KEY MODEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

An automatic key duplicating machine is disclosed. A master key identification module includes at least one key blade cross-section detector with a plurality of sliding elements, the master key identification module being configured to determine a key type for a master key based at least in part on engagement of the plurality of sliding elements with a blade profile of the master key. A key extraction module is configured to retrieve a key blank of an identified key type. A key cutting module is configured to cut the key blank in accordance with a tooth pattern of the master key.

CRAYON CARVING DEVICE

Devices, kits, and methods for making a carved crayon are provided. In one aspect, a crayon carving device includes a base, a pantograph armature coupled to the base, a crayon positioner, and at least one guide template parallel to the crayon positioner. The pantograph armature includes a motorized drive shaft with a drill tip for carving an outside surface of a crayon body, as well as a guide tip for tracing along a guide template that directs where the drill tip carves. In some embodiments, the guide template includes a stationary bridge support and a plurality of removable carving bucks that insert into one of multiple openings on the bridge support. The surface features of each of the carving bucks may be traced by the guide tip to generate a corresponding carving on the surface of a crayon body. 1. A wrapper removal mechanism , comprising:a body portion having a first surface, a second surface, an upper aspect, a lower aspect, and a width defined by the distance between the first surface and the second surface;a gripping outer surface at least partially coupled to the width of the body portion;a gripping lower edge at least partially coupled to the lower aspect of the body portion;an aperture extending through the width of the body portion to define an aperture inner wall, wherein a width of the aperture inner wall is at least equal the width of the width of the body portion; anda rib feature coupled to and extending outwardly a height from the aperture inner wall.2. The wrapper removal mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the aperture is a polygon having between 3 and 8 sides.3. The wrapper removal mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the aperture is a circle or an ellipse.4. The wrapper removal mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is sized to receive a crayon between 7 and 9 millimeters in diameter.5. The wrapper removal mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is sized to receive a crayon between 10 and 12 millimeters in diameter.6. ...

KEY DUPLICATION SYSTEM

A key-duplicating system comprises a network that includes a multiplicity of kiosks at a multiplicity of different locations, each of the kiosks having a customer interface and a processor coupled to the customer interface. A remote central server coupled to the kiosks is adapted to receive, from the kiosks, information identifying master keys to be duplicated. A key analysis module uses the information identifying master keys to be duplicated to derive information required to produce duplicates of the identified master keys, and a key duplicating module uses that information to produce duplicates of said identified master keys 114-. (canceled)15. A self-service kiosk for duplicating keys , comprising:a kiosk housing having a customer interface comprising a touchscreen display;a key insertion slot in said housing configured to receive only a portion of a master key to be duplicated;one or more illuminated features, wherein the illuminated features are illuminated either intermittently or continuously in association with instructions presented on the touchscreen display related to insertion of the master key in the key insertion slot;a guard adjacent to the key insertion slot to protect the portion of the master key protruding from said insertion slot from accidental contact;a key analysis system within said housing configured to analyze grooves on each side of the blade of the master key inserted in the key insertion slot to determine whether the master key matches one of a group of preselected key types and, if so, which preselected key type is matched;a key blank magazine within said housing configured to store key blanks for the group of preselected key types;a key blank extraction system within said housing configured to extract a key blank from said key blank magazine that matches the master key;a key duplicating system within said housing configured to replicate a tooth pattern of the blade of the master key on the blade of the extracted matching key blank;a ...

Milling machine

The improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. The tools are located in spindles that are moved in the x-axis. A work piece or blank is manipulated in the y-axis and the z-axis. The tools are offset in the x-axis. Lights on a work space door are used to signal the condition of the mill machine and the milling operation. A tool changer allows the tools to be changed to accommodate other materials. A camera or other sensor is used to detect the location and wear on the tools.

Milling method

FIELD: production processes. ^ SUBSTANCE: proposed method relates to machining the parts made in intractable materials and to milling gas turbine rotor with blades made integral with the latter. The proposed method comprises using the milling cutter that features a particular radius. For the milling cutter to rotate aligned, it is set to rotate about its axis and to move so as to shift the milling cutter reference point located, preferably, on the tool axis, along several curvilinear trajectories that feature, preferably, various curvilinearity. Note that the milling cutter is moved relative to milled workpiece with radial depth feed. Aforesaid curvilinearity of every trajectory at its every point is preset so that the milling cutter is surrounded by workpiece being machined by the amount not exceeding the maximum tolerable value. ^ EFFECT: higher efficiency of milling and increased milling cutter durability. ^ 12 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 358 843 (13) C2 (51) МПК B23C 3/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2006101341/02, 11.06.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.06.2004 (73) Патентообладатель(и): МТУ АЭРО ЭНДЖИНЗ ГМБХ (DE) R U (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 19.06.2003 DE 10327623.8 (72) Автор(ы): ГЛЭССЕР Арндт (DE) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.09.2007 2 3 5 8 8 4 3 (45) Опубликовано: 20.06.2009 Бюл. № 17 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 6077002 А, 20.01.2000. SU 70100 А, 30.01.1948. SU 217895 А, 09.08.1968. SU 319411 А, 24.12.1971. RU 2023547 C1, 30.11.1994. 2 3 5 8 8 4 3 R U (86) Заявка PCT: DE 2004/001212 (11.06.2004) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 19.01.2006 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2004/113000 (29.12.2004) Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, М.Златоустинский пер., д.10, кв.15, "ЕВРОМАРКПАТ", пат.пов. И.А.Веселицкой, рег.№ 0011 (54) СПОСОБ ФРЕЗЕРОВАНИЯ ...

Automatic tool dimension correction method of profile machine tool

Method and device for machining needle butt or jack butt for weft and warp knitting

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DEVICE FOR MARKING THE WORK PAPER WITH WRITTEN OR OTHER SIGNS

Method and apparatus for making prescription eyeglass lenses

In a method and apparatus for making a lens for a pair of prescription eyeglasses a lens blank is shaped and finished on one of its major surfaces through the use of a machine controlled by the prescription information and with a new expendable lap being made each time a new lens is wanted. A machine for cutting a lens blank and/or a lap blank is controlled in three axes by a set of point data related to and obtained in response to the input into the control system for the machine or prescription information.

Method of making fans

Method of producing dental first body part for implant or other body part and holder for model of the first body part

An attachment part for an implant or second attachment part can be produced at a production station. The external shape of the attachment part is scanned at a scanning station at which a wax model is used. The scanned information is digitized and transmitted to the production station. An insert which has the surface configuration of the implant or of the second attachment part is selected from among a number of units having different possible surface configurations. The unit is applied in or on a holder which is centered on a turntable. The holder is provided with or operates with or operates with orientation information for the holder relative to the table. The model which is designed as a wax model is applied on the holder over the unit. The turntable is rotated and the external shape of the wax model is scanned. A blank with a pre-produced surface configuration which corresponds to the said selected surface configuration is machined in the machining equipment with the aid of the digitized information and the said rotation information.

Patent JPH0252282B2

Tracer control system

The system performs tracer control based on a displacement signal from a tracer head tracing the surface of a model and is equipped with the function of freely setting the infeed of a cutter for machining a workpiece. The tracer control system is provided with a first drive system for feeding the tracer head in the Z-axis direction. A second drive systm feeds the cutter head in the Z-axis direction and first and second position detectors detect the positions of the tracer head and the cutter head in the Z-axis direction.

Key cutting machine

A key cutting machine for the cutting of keys includes a spindle adapted to be driven rotatably about an axis thereof. The spindle has an axially extending throughbore. A milling cutter is selectively mountable in the throughbore for corotation therewith. A carriage for supporting a clamp assembly is movable relative to the spindle in a plane that is orthogonal relative to the axis. A key blank is clamped in the clamp assembly for cutting by the milling cutter. A securing mechanism is disposed on the spindle for rigidly mounting the milling cutter to the spindle when the milling cutter is positioned adjacent a first spindle end. A stem is selectively receivable in the throughbore by axial insertion into a second spindle end to position the milling cutter adjacent the first spindle end. The stem is removable from the throughbore after the milling cutter is rigidly mounted to the spindle by the securing mechanism.

Numerical controlling method

The coordinates (Pi) of a tool center are computed and the position is offset a distance equal to the radius (r) of the tool in a direction normal to a surface to be cut. Based on the positional informations (P1, Pc, P2), a unit offset vector (Vi) is determined which lies on a plane defined by vectors (U,V) normal to two surfaces to be cut at a three-dimensional corner point (Pc). Components along respective axes of the unit offset vector are corrected so that the tool center may move smoothly along a curve contiguous to paths of movement of the tool center before and after the three-dimensional corner point.

Milling machine

The improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. The tools are located in spindles that are moved in the x-axis. A work piece or blank is manipulated in the y-axis and the z-axis. The tools are offset in the x-axis. Lights on a work space door are used to signal the condition of the mill machine and the milling operation. A tool changer allows the tools to be changed to accommodate other materials. A camera or other sensor is used to detect the location and wear on the tools.

Addressable matrices/cluster blanks for dental CAD/CAM systems and optimization thereof

A cluster mill blank includes a framework constructed to cooperate with a blank holder of an existing CAD/CAM system, and a plurality of sub-blanks attached to the framework forming an addressable matrix or cluster blank. CAD/CAM systems including such a framework, as well as associated methods are described.

Addressable matrices/cluster blanks for dental CAD/CAM systems and optimization thereof

A cluster mill blank includes a framework constructed to cooperate with a blank holder of an existing CAD/CAM system, and a plurality of sub-blanks attached to the framework forming an addressable matrix or cluster blank. CAD/CAM systems including such a framework, as well as associated methods are described.

Profile control apparatus

Machine for machining three-dimensional shapes on workpieces

CONTROL OPERATIONS FOR A WORKPIECE

Profiling machine

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR GRINDING, AT THE DATA SIZES, OF BLADES OR BLADES OF TURBINES AND COMPRESSORS

DEVICE FOR MACHINING A CONTOUR

LE DISPOSITIF D'USINAGE D'UN CONTOUR SELON L'INVENTION PERMET DE DEPLACER UN OUTIL ROTATIF 34 D'USINAGE PAR ENLEVEMENT DE METAL SUR UNE TRAJECTOIRE DETERMINEE PAR UN CONTOUR REGULIER OU IRREGULIER D'UNE PIECE A USINER. LE DISPOSITIF COMPREND UN CADRE 24, 88 SUPPORTANT DES MOYENS DE SUPPORT MOBILES 48, 56 EQUIPES D'UN MOTEUR D'ENTRAINEMENT 60, D'UNE BROCHE 58 FAISANT TOURNER L'OUTIL 34, ET DES MOYENS DE GUIDAGE 68 COOPERANT AVEC UNE PREMIERE CAME DU CADRE POUR GUIDER L'OUTIL 34 LE LONG DE LA TRAJECTOIRE PREDETERMINEE, CES MOYENS DE GUIDAGE ETANT ENTRAINES A PARTIR D'UN AUTRE MOTEUR 102, QUI ACTIONNE EVENTUELLEMENT UN MECANISME DE CHANGEMENT DE VITESSE. APPLICATION AUX MACHINES TRANSFERT MULTIPOSTE. THE DEVICE FOR MACHINING A CONTOUR ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION ALLOWS TO MOVE A ROTARY MACHINING TOOL 34 BY REMOVING METAL ON A TRAJECTORY DETERMINED BY A REGULAR OR IRREGULAR CONTOUR OF A WORKPIECE. THE DEVICE INCLUDES A FRAME 24, 88 SUPPORTING MOBILE SUPPORT MEANS 48, 56 EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVE MOTOR 60, A SPINDLE 58 TURNING THE TOOL 34, AND GUIDANCE MEANS 68 COOPERATING WITH A FIRST CAM OF THE FRAME FOR GUIDING THE TOOL 34 ALONG THE PREDETERMINED TRAJECTORY, THESE GUIDING MEANS BEING DRIVEN FROM ANOTHER MOTOR 102, WHICH POSSIBLE ACTIVATES A SPEED CHANGE MECHANISM. APPLICATION TO MULTIPOST TRANSFER MACHINES.

Copying milling machine using the pantographic process

Method of manufacturing golf club heads or models thereof

Ce procédé est caractérisé en ce qu'un matériau (5) à partir duquel une tête de club de golf (3) ou un modèle de cette dernière doit être réalisé est maintenu de façon telle que ce matériau (5) puisse faire l'objet d'un pivotement et d'une indexation autour d'un axe unique (A) d'un dispositif de maintien (2) et en ce que le matériau (5) est taillé suivant la forme superficielle extérieure voulue d'une tête de club de golf (3) en utilisant une machine-outil à commande numérique (1) qui est équipée d'un outil de coupe (11) entraîné en rotation autour d'un axe (C) de ce dernier qui fait un angle préfixé (theta) avec l'axe (A) du dispositif de maintien. This method is characterized in that a material (5) from which a golf club head (3) or a model thereof is to be made is maintained in such a way that this material (5) can be made. pivoting and indexing around a single axis (A) of a holding device (2) and in that the material (5) is cut to the desired outer surface shape of a club head (3) using a numerically controlled machine tool (1) which is equipped with a cutting tool (11) driven in rotation about an axis (C) of the latter which forms a pre-fixed angle (theta ) with the axis (A) of the holding device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FLAT REFERENCE SURFACE, DEFINED BY A DETERMINED EQUATION, ON A STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY BRACKET FROM A GROSS SURFACE.

La présente invention concerne un procédé de réalisation d'une surface de référence plane, définie par une équation déterminée, sur un bâti d'assemblage d'une structure, à partir d'une surface brute. Selon l'invention: - on emmagasine, dans des moyens de mémoire (4), les données relatives à l'équation de ladite surface de référence; - on détermine, à l'aide de moyens de visée optiques (5, 7), des données permettant de calculer l'équation de ladite surface brute (3); - on compare, dans une unité de traitement d'informations (10), les données relatives aux équations de ladite surface de référence et de ladite surface brute; - on positionne un dispositif d'usinage mobile (12) au voisinage de ladite surface brute (3); et - on rectifie, à l'aide dudit dispositif d'usinage (12) commandé par des ordres déterminés en fonction de ladite comparaison, ladite surface brute, de façon à faire coïncider le plan de celle-ci avec celui de ladite surface de référence. The present invention relates to a method of producing a planar reference surface, defined by a determined equation, on an assembly frame of a structure, from a rough surface. According to the invention: - the data relating to the equation of said reference surface is stored in memory means (4); - Determining, using optical sighting means (5, 7), data making it possible to calculate the equation of said rough surface (3); - Comparing, in an information processing unit (10), the data relating to the equations of said reference surface and of said rough surface; - A mobile machining device (12) is positioned in the vicinity of said rough surface (3); and - using said machining device (12) controlled by commands determined as a function of said comparison, said rough surface is rectified, so as to make the plane of the latter coincide with that of said reference surface .

Copy machine tool

METHOD FOR BEVELING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS, AND CORRESPONDING AUTOMATIC GRINDING MACHINE

METHOD FOR BEING THE BEING OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS, AND CORRESPONDING AUTOMATIC MILLING MACHINE

IL S'AGIT, NOTAMMENT, DU BISEAUTAGE D'UNE LENTILLE OPHTALMIQUE 10 AU COURS DUQUEL ON DEPLACE CELLE-CI PARALLELEMENT A SON AXE EN FONCTION DE SON ANGLE DE ROTATION DE MANIERE A CE QUE SON POINT DE CONTACT AVEC LA MEULE MISE EN OEUVRE DECRIVE UNE TRAJECTOIRE DETERMINEE. SUIVANT L'INVENTION, ON CHOISIT POUR TRAJECTOIRE DE CE POINT DE CONTACT UNE TRAJECTOIRE INTERMEDIAIRE ENTRE DEUX TRAJECTOIRES RESULTANT DE LA COMPARAISON ENTRE, D'UNE PART, UNE GAMME DE TRAJECTOIRES PREDETERMINEES, ET, D'AUTRE PART, DEUX TRAJECTOIRES REPERES OBTENUES L'UNE ET L'AUTRE PAR UNE OPERATION DE RELEVE PREALABLEMENT EFFECTUEE SUR LA LENTILLE OPHTALMIQUE 10 PAR DES PALPEURS 54A, 54B. APPLICATION AUX MACHINES A MEULER AUTOMATIQUES POUR LE DEBORDAGE ET LE BISEAUTAGE DES LENTILLES OPHTALMIQUES. IT IS ABOUT, IN PARTICULAR, THE BEVELING OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS 10 IN THE COURSE OF WHICH IT IS MOVED PARALLEL TO ITS AXIS AS A FUNCTION OF ITS ROTATION ANGLE SO THAT ITS CONTACT POINT WITH THE WORKING WHEEL DISPLAYED A DETERMINED TRAJECTORY. FOLLOWING THE INVENTION, AN INTERMEDIATE TRAJECTORY BETWEEN TWO TRAJECTORIES RESULTING FROM THE COMPARISON BETWEEN, on the one hand, A RANGE OF PREDETERMINED TRAJECTORIES, AND, on the other hand, TWO MARKED TRAJECTORIES OBTAINED FROM THE CONTACT POINT IS CHOSEN ONE AND THE OTHER BY A SURVEY OPERATION PREVIOUSLY CARRIED OUT ON THE OPHTHALMIC LENS 10 BY PROBE 54A, 54B. APPLICATION TO AUTOMATIC GRINDING MACHINES FOR EDGING AND BEVELING OPHTHALMIC LENSES.

Patent FR2309308B1

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLAT REFERENCE SURFACE, DEFINED BY A DETERMINED EQUATION, ON AN ASSEMBLY BOX OF A STRUCTURE, FROM A GROSS SURFACE.

Hi-accuracy three-dimensional topographic modeling apparatus

A cutting apparatus that includes a hi-accuracy three-dimensional cutting apparatus for topographic modeling (62) that is electronically coupled with a computer that executes intructions (12). The executable computer instructions of the system (12) include one or more algorithms for converting the complex and randomly-occurring contours found in natural terrain into an efficient series of modeling material removal swaths defined in simplified 2-axis cross-sections that are cut adjacent and parallel to one another (58). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the swaths are defined in simplified 2-axis surface contour-following rotation cutting means moved by the system's CPU, driver software, driver circuitry and/or logic circuitry. This multi-axis control means of the system assures that each of the swaths are seamlessly rendered next to one another while also maintaining an optimal proximity between the upper surface of the 3D model and the rotation cutting means.

METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR MACHINING A HOLLOW PART BY MILLING ALONG A PREDETERMINED TRACE

Copying control device

A tool is made to copy a model, following the same path as that of a tracer head which copies the model, and lagging the tracer head by a predetermined time in order that a cutter doesn't bite a work at a corner part. One each axis of a machine tool, the tracer head is driven independently of the tool by sub-motors additively provided on the feed shafts for the tool. Copying command values are stored in a FIFO memory (41), and are outputted to each axis of the machine tool at predetermined time intervals. In a computing circuit (43), speed command values (Vxs) for the sub-motors are computed from the copying command values. According to these speed command values (Vxs), the tracer head copies the model, preceding the tool.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SOURCEING A LENS BY CUTTING THE LENS

La présente invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé de détourage d'une lentille optique.Selon l'invention, il est prévu une sélection entre, soit un premier outil d'usinage (50) du chant de la lentille, soit un outil de découpage (637) en pleine matière de la lentille, pour réaliser au moins une opération de détourage donnée. L'invention concerne également un procédé de détourage de la lentille optique revêtue d'un traitement à faible énergie de surface, comportant le découpage en pleine matière de la lentille. The present invention relates to a device and a method for trimming an optical lens. According to the invention, a selection is provided between either a first tool (50) for machining the edge of the lens or a cutting tool. (637) in full matter of the lens, to perform at least one given clipping operation. The invention also relates to a method of trimming the optical lens coated with a low surface energy treatment, comprising the cutting of the lens in full material.

Pantograph machine tool

Apparatus and method for perforating beams

This invention concerns an apparatus and method for perforating a beam. The apparatus comprises a main longitudinal support structure to support the beam. A cutting zone is located along the main longitudinal support structure. Controllable translating means translate the beam longitudinally in the cutting zone. A detector detects a presence of the beam in the cutting zone and in response, a router is controllably moved substantially orthogonally and transversally with respect to the beam, while the beam is translated. The combined controlled movement of the router and the beam results in a perforation of the beam following a predetermined perforation pattern.

Pin router apparatus

A router having a rotary bit is mounted on a table in a position to enable the bit to engage a workpiece on which is secured a template having a configuration corresponding to that to be duplicated on the workpiece. A template follower overlies and confronts the bit and has a socket in its lower end in which the tip of the bit may be accommodated to ensure that the bit and the follower are coaxial. The socket is defined by a side wall which is adapted to engage the edge of the template and thereby prevent engagement between the bit and the template.

METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR MACHINING A HOLLOW PIECE BY MILLING ALONG A PREDETERMINED TRACE

PROCEDE ET INSTALLATION D'USINAGE D'UNE PIECE CREUSE PAR FRAISAGE LE LONG D'UN TRACE PREDETERMINE, NOTAMMENT LE FRAISAGE D'UNE RAINURE DANS LA PAROI D'UN TUBE CYLINDRIQUE. LA FRAISE 2 EST MONTEE EN BOUT SUR UN ARBRE ROTATIF 3 DONT LES DEPLACEMENTS SONT PILOTES PAR UN CALCULATEUR A, VIA UNE INTERFACE DE COMMANDE B, DE TELLE SORTE QUE SON AXE X SOIT CONSTAMMENT SENSIBLEMENT PERPENDICULAIRE A LA PAROI DU TUBE ET QUE LA PENETRATION DE LA FRAISE SOIT CONSTAMMENT CONTROLEE. USINAGE DE PRECISION DE RAINURES DANS DES TUBES. PROCESS AND INSTALLATION FOR MACHINING A HOLLOW PART BY MILLING ALONG A PREDETERMINED TRACE, IN PARTICULAR MILLING A GROOVE IN THE WALL OF A CYLINDRICAL TUBE. THE TILLER 2 IS MOUNTED AT THE END ON A ROTARY SHAFT 3 WHOSE MOVEMENTS ARE CONTROLLED BY A COMPUTER A, VIA A COMMAND INTERFACE B, SO THAT ITS X AXIS IS CONSTANTLY SENSITIVELY PERPENDICULAR TO THE WALL OF THE TUBE AND THE PENETRATION THE STRAWBERRY IS CONSTANTLY CONTROLLED. PRECISION MACHINING OF GROOVES IN TUBES.

DEVICE FOR SHAPING A PROFILED ELEMENT, SUCH AS A TURBINE FIN

Method and device for selecting and positioning a cutting tool on a machine tool

Machine tool control system

Profile milling method

Parallel cylinder internal combustion engine

The engine disclosed herein comprises a number of pairs of pistons, the two pistons in each pair acting in unison and the number of pairs being arranged parallel to each other and said pistons also being positioned parallel to and in a circle around the mainshaft which has a cam lobe located at a convenient part of the mainshaft and encircling the mainshaft. The cam lobe has opposite surfaces which have rises and dips, or in other words, sinusoidal surfaces, and are in contact with pairs of bearings attached to connecting rods, these bearings being on opposite sides of the cam lobe and at one time being driven in one direction by one of the two pistons in each pair and then at another time in the opposite direction by the other piston in that pair, the two pistons of that pair being connected to each other by the same connecting rod carrying the bearings which press against the cam lobe. The pressure exerted first by one bearing and then by the opposite bearing in concert with similar thrusts from other pairs of bearings and pistons, causes a steady, even rotation of the shaft on its linear axis. The action of the pistons and bearings is arranged and timed so that pressure against the surface of the cam lobe exerts vector forces against the curved surface of the cam lobe to effect rotation of the main shaft. Centerline thrust of the bearings against the cam surface and special design of the cam surface to avoid friction or binding between the bearings and the cam are special features of this engine. The pistons may be driven by combustion fuels, including gasoline, diesel, etc., and may also be adapted to steam operation. By appropriate changes, this engine may be operated as a compressor. The cam described herein is novel per se as well as the process and apparatus described for producing this cam.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT OF A WORKPIECE

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ARTICLE FROM A ROUGH PIECE.

EL INVENTO HACE POSIBLE PRODUCIR DESDE UN ESPACIO EN BLANCO UN ARTICULO CUYO CONTORNO SE ALTERA, PREFERENTEMENTE AUMENTADO LINEALMENTE, CON GRAN PRECISION EN RELACION A UN CONTORNO CORRESPONDIENTE DE UN MODELO UTLIZADO (1C). UNA MAQUINA DE COPIAS SE UTILIZA EN LA PRODUCCION. LA MAQUINA COMPRENDE, POR UN LADO, UN PRIMER PAR DE UNIDADES (1,2) QUE SE DISPONEN PARA SER GIRATORIAS. EL MODELO (1C) SE DISPONE EN LA PRIMERA UNIDAD (1) Y EL ESPACIO EN BLANCO SE DISPONE EN LA SEGUNDA UNIDAD (2). LA MAQUINA COMPRENDE TAMBIEN UN PAR DE SEGUNDAS UNIDADES (24, 25) EN LAS CUALES UNA APOYA UN ELEMENTO DETECTOR (24A) QUE SE INTERACCIONA CON EL MODELO, Y LA SEGUNDA UNIDAD APOYA UNA MAQUINIZACION O ELEMENTO IMPULSOR QUE SE INTERACCIONA CON Y ACTUA SOBRE EL ESPACIO EN BLANCO. DICHOS PARES DE UNIDADES SON DESPLAZADOS DESDE Y HACIA LOS MISMOS DURANTE LA PRODUCCION. EN CADA PARA DE UNIDADES, LAS UNIDADES SON TAMBIEN CONTROLADAS INDIVIDUALMENTE PARA QUE UNA UNIDAD EJECUTE SEGUNDOS MOVIMIENTOS DE DESPLAZAMIENTO RELATIVOS A LA OTRA UNIDAD EN TAL MODO QUE SE OBTENGA LA ALTERACION DESEADA. THE INVENTION MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO PRODUCE FROM AN BLANK SPACE AN ARTICLE WHOSE CONTOUR IS ALTERED, PREFERABLY INCREASED LINEARLY, WITH GREAT PRECISION IN RELATION TO A CORRESPONDING CONTOUR OF A USED MODEL (1C). A COPIER MACHINE IS USED IN THE PRODUCTION. THE MACHINE INCLUDES, ON THE SIDE, A FIRST PAIR OF UNITS (1,2) THAT ARE ARRANGED TO BE ROTATING. MODEL (1C) IS AVAILABLE IN THE FIRST UNIT (1) AND BLANK SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND UNIT (2). THE MACHINE ALSO INCLUDES A PAIR OF SECOND UNITS (24, 25) IN WHICH ONE SUPPORTS A DETECTOR ELEMENT (24A) THAT INTERACTS WITH THE MODEL, AND THE SECOND UNIT SUPPORTS A MACHINING OR DRIVE ELEMENT THAT INTERACTS WITH AND OPERATES ON THE BLANK SPACE. SUCH PAIRS OF UNITS ARE DISPLACED FROM AND TO THE SAME DURING PRODUCTION. IN EACH OF THE UNITS, THE UNITS ARE ALSO INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED SO THAT ONE UNIT PERFORMS SECOND DISPLACEMENT MOVEMENTS RELATING TO THE OTHER UNIT ...

DEVICE FOR SCANING ROTATING BODIES.

Method and apparatus for automatically making keys

The invention relates to an improved key making machine (2, 4, 22) that automatically extracts characteristics of an object key (32) without human intervention. The position and alignment of the object key is automatically determined, key characteristics extracted and compared with known key manufacturers' information stored in memory, an appropriate key blank (78) is identified, cut and dispensed to the customer.

Pantograph

Method and device for trimming a lens by cutting said lens

Method for profiling laid rail and processing vehicle

本发明涉及一种用于借助加工车辆（34）尤其是在道岔（10）的区域中使铺设的钢轨（2）的工作面（4）成型的方法，包括：借助可横向于钢轨（2）调整的第一仿形接触元件（43）接触工作边（6）或内侧面（7），并且借助耦合到第一仿形接触元件（43）上的加工刀具（40）加工钢轨（2）的工作边（6）和/或踏面（5），其特征在于，借助第二仿形接触元件（45）暂时接触待加工钢轨（2）的外侧面（8）或平行的钢轨（2＇）的侧面（7＇、8＇），或者在调整第一仿形接触元件（43）后借助该第一仿形接触元件接触所述外侧面（8）；并且，加工刀具（40）耦合到第二仿形接触元件（45）上并且同时第一仿形接触元件（43）和加工刀具（40）之间的耦合失效，或者加工刀具耦合到调整后的第一仿形接触元件（43）上。

Method and apparatus for producing signs with prismatic letters and graphic images

A method is disclosed for producing signs having raised, prismatic graphic images such as letters, numbers and other graphic images. Initial values for the graphic images are provided, and includes information defining an initial graphic representation for the graphic images, and may also include a return, which is the measure of distance by which the graphic images are raised relative to a background of a sign. A cutting tool (50) is provided and has a radius (76) and a cutting angle (78). One or more tool paths (66,68,70) are determined using the initial graphic representation. Tool passes and depths for the other passes are determined using the initial graphic representation, the cutting angle, and a distance which is not greater than the tool radius. A controller (12) generates signals indicative of the tool paths and respective depths, and presents the signals to operate an automatic cutting machine (14) and cutting tool to selectively remove material from a sheet material to produce the graphic images.

Dual input engraving apparatus for producing engravings by multiple engraving techniques

An engraving method is switched from line engraving to dot engraving (or vice versa) at a boundary line at every horizontal scanning by generating and controlling switching signals by means of an engraving discrimination plate. An engraving is performed while a sweeping operation is being performed in a direction (X direction) substantially parallel to a long side of a portion of a card requiring engraving. Since the number of horizontal sweepings are reduced considerably in comparison with the conventional method, the time required for engraving can be shortened. Since the number of vibrations of the engraving table, which are the biggest obstacle for achieving light weight, is reduced in accordance with the reduction in the number of the above-described horizontal sweepings, the engraving table can be produced more light in weight. As a result, a higher speed of the movement of the engraving table can be achieved, thus making it possible to further shorten the time required for engraving.

DEVICE FOR COPY MILLING OR COPY GRINDING MACHINES

Turning lathe for shoe lasts

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION MECHANISM

MECANISME POUR L'USINAGE D'UN OBJET A UNE FORME DESIREE ET A UNE PLURALITE DE POSITIONS SUCCESSIVES DANS UNE DIRECTION AXIALE DE L'OBJET, CELUI-CI ETANT TENU PAR UN PORTE-OBJET QUI PEUT ETRE DEPLACE AXIALEMENT AU MOYEN D'UN DISPOSITIF A ARBRE ROTATIF. CE DISPOSITIF COMPREND UNE PIECE D'AVANCE 16 SOLIDAIRE DE L'ARBRE ROTATIF 15 ET UNE PIECE D'EMBRAYAGE 21 EN POSITION AXIALE FIXE PAR RAPPORT AU PORTE-OBJET 13. DES SURFACES DE GUIDAGE COOPERANTES 12, 18 COMMUNIQUENT AU PORTE-OBJET UN MOUVEMENT AXIAL PENDANT UNE ROTATION LIMITEE, DE PREFERENCE INFERIEURE A 15, DE L'ARBRE 15. L'USINAGE DE L'OBJET EST EFFECTUE, DE FACON GUIDEE CONTINUE, PENDANT LA ROTATION DE L'ARBRE 15 DISTINCTE DE CELLE QUI PROVOQUE LEDIT MOUVEMENT AXIAL. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE EN PARTICULIER A L'USINAGE DES SURFACES DE COMBINAISON D'UNE CLE.

Engraving machine

Profiling command

Key cutting machine and method

A key cutting machine for cutting a notch pattern on a key blank is disclosed. The key cutting machine comprises a pair of cutting heads and a clamp mechanism. Each cutting head includes a cutting wheel having an edge and an alignment structure mounted behind the cutting wheel. Each alignment structure has a key guide portion aligned tangent to the edge of a corresponding cutting wheel to engage and position a key blank laterally. The clamp mechanism is positioned between the cutting heads and is configured to hold the key blank stationary.

milling

Fräsverfahren zur Herstellung einer Turbinenschaufel (2) aus einem beliebigen Rohteil (1) mittels einem Fräswerkzeug dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Fräswerkzeug entlang einer kontinuierlichen spiralförmigen Führungsbahn (7, 7') von der Außenkontur des Rohteils (1) zur Kontur (2') der Turbinenschaufel (2) geführt wird und unter stetigem Materialabtrag eine kontinuierliche Gestaltänderung vom Rohteil (1) zur Turbinenschaufel (2) erreicht wird. Milling method for producing a turbine blade (2) from any blank (1) by means of a milling tool, characterized in that the milling tool along a continuous spiral guide track (7, 7 ') of the outer contour of the blank (1) to the contour (2') of Turbine blade (2) is guided and with continuous material removal a continuous change in shape from the blank (1) to the turbine blade (2) is achieved.

Cutting tools and holders

A cutting tool includes a holder and at lest two first cutting inserts. The holder has a number of insert pockets in order to receive those cutting inserts. The cutting inserts are mounted in the holder such that their radially outermost portions lie substantially in an imaginary circle. The circle constitutes an effective diameter of the cutting tool. The cutting tool, in addition, includes at least one second cutting insert provided for a machining operation different from that of the first cutting inserts. The second cutting insert is spaced radially inwardly from the circle.

Multiple longitudinal copier milling machine for producing non-round wooden parts

Key cutting machine

A key cutting machine for the cutting of keys includes a spindle adapted to be driven rotatably about an axis thereof. The spindle has an axially extending throughbore. A milling cutter is selectively mountable in the throughbore for corotation therewith. A carriage for supporting a clamp assembly is movable relative to the spindle in a plane that is orthogonal relative to the axis. A key blank is clamped in the clamp assembly for cutting by the milling cutter. A securing mechanism is disposed on the spindle for rigidly mounting the milling cutter to the spindle when the milling cutter is positioned adjacent a first spindle end. A stem is selectively receivable in the throughbore by axial insertion into a second spindle end to position the milling cutter adjacent the first spindle end. The stem is removable from the throughbore after the milling cutter is rigidly mounted to the spindle by the securing mechanism.

PROCESS FOR EDGING A LENS THROUGH CUFFS OF THE LENS

Automatic two dimensional follower control for machine tools

Self service key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system

A method of duplicating a key includes receiving a master key in a key duplicating machine. The machine automatically detects a cross sectional profile of the master key. The machine automatically determines, based on the detected cross sectional profile, a type and model of the master key. The machine automatically selects a key blank that matches the type and model of the master key, and then automatically cuts the selected key blank to duplicate a key tooth pattern of the master key.

Cluster blanks for dental CAD/CAM systems and optimization thereof

Milling method used for producing structural components

The invention relates to a milling method used for producing structural components based on materials that are difficult to machine. A milling tool (10) having a tool radius (RFW) is rotatably driven about the axis (12) of a milling tool, thereby ensuring a centered rotation of the same. According to said method, a point of reference (13) of the milling tool which preferably lies on said axis is displaced on a plurality of curved tracks (14), said tracks preferably having different curvatures. The milling tool is displaced on the tracks with a radial tool feed relative to the material. According to the invention, the curvature is determined in every location of every track in such a manner as to optimize contact of the milling tool in every point of the curvature.

Method for profiling a rotating flat key and rotating flat key manufactured according to the method based on a rotating flat key profile

The method involves clamping a key blank (1) in a clamping device such that a broadside (3) of a rotating flat key lies freely. The key blank is clamped in a position that is rotated around a longitudinal central axis such that another broadside (3') lies freely. A miller shaft axis is inclined to a longitudinal plane (2) of the key blank around a tilt angle (phi), where the inclination angle lies between 10 and 40 degree. An undercut guide groove walls is formed by a rib of a milling tooth (16) of a miller (17). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a base profile for a rotating flat key (2) a rotating flat key comprising a locking system formed from a number of lock cylinders.

Processing speed setting method and processing apparatus of processing apparatus

Device for adjusting machine tool tables

Turret lathe

Method and apparatus for duplicating keys using tip-referenced alignment between key blank and master key

The present invention relates to the simultaneous duplication of both the bit notch pattern and shoulder position of a master key (958) onto a key blank (936). The key blank is longitudi-nally and laterally aligned relative to a key cutter. A master key is longitudinally and laterally aligned relative to a key follower. The key follower (988) is then longit-udinally and laterally dis-plaoed relative to the master key to traoe the contour of the key master. The key cut-ter (990) is simultaneously displaced relative to the key blank in an identical manner to reproduce the traced con-tour of the master key on the key blank and to longitudi-nally reposition the key blank shoulder (1016) to coincide with the relative longitudinal location of the master key shoulder by cutting away a portion of the shank to reduce the length of the shank.

Sequentialized key duplication system

An integrated key duplication machine includes a machine-based key identification module and a key cutting module. The key identification module is configured to identify a second master key while the key cutting module cuts a key blank corresponding to a first master key. A key blank corresponding to the second master key can be cut on either the integrated machine or a stand-alone machine having only key cutting capabilities.

Universal set-up means for pattern controlled machine tools

Method and apparatus for determining the suitability of workpieces for machining

A method for determining the suitability of workpieces for machining. A workpiece (6) is probed with a non-contact type sensor (26) to produce a voltage reading corresponding to the mass of the workpiece. The reading is compared to a tolerance voltage range based on the mass of a reference workpiece and from this comparison it is determined whether the workpiece is an uncut or cut workpiece and if it is appropriate to machine the workpiece.

Copying machine tool

Method for controlling relative displacements of a tool against a workpiece

The invention relates to a method for controlling the relative displacements of a tool against (4) a workpiece (2). According to said method, a tool axis (43) of the tool (4) can be pivoted or shifted against the workpiece through all spatial dimensions for the machining of the workpiece (2) and the desired target contour (21) of the workpiece (2) is produced by a sequence of relative displacements of the tool (4) along a tool trajectory (6). The method is characterised in that the tool trajectory (6) is divided into a plurality of trajectory segments (61), the tool engaging with the workpiece (2) along said segments, whereby the orientation of the tool axis (43) remains constant within a trajectory segment (61), but can be varied over the entire tool trajectory (6) and that each end point (63) of a trajectory segment (61) is linked to a starting point (64) of another trajectory segment (61) by means of a linking pivoting displacement (62), during which the tool is disengaged from the workpiece (2) and during the course of which the orientation of the tool axis (43) can be modified.

Key cutting machine with key tracing and electronic code cutting duplication modes

A key cutting machine includes a cutter wheel, a key follower and a key positioning fixture for retaining a master key and a key blank in defined positions. Longitudinal and lateral displacement elements displace the cutter wheel and the key blank relative to each other. First and second electronic position sensors generate cutter wheel longitudinal and lateral position signals which electrically define the position of the cutter wheel relative to the key blank blade. A mode control system selectively operates the key cutting machine in either an analog mode where the bit notch pattern of a master key is mechanically traced and duplicated in the key blade blank or in a digital mode in which an electronically defined bit notch pattern is electrically duplicated in the key blank blade without reference to or tracing the master key bit notch pattern.

Double arm vertical miller

The miller comprises a pair of benches situated on both sides of a framework, in such a manner that on the upper crossbar is mounted, displaceable and guidable, a transverse support that carries a couple of vertical arms on which are mounted the corresponding tools, the arms being dispaceable towards one side or the other with respect to the support, while the tool that is borne by each of the arms may move upward/downward, as well as rotate, in such a manner that a combination of these movements produced by their corresponding motors allows simultaniously making two pieces that are symmetrical or the same, as well as effect simultanious digitalized work with one arm and milling with the other, after having mounted the corresponding tool on one arm and a digitalizer on the other.

Contour reproduction

Method of machining straight recesses in the surfaces of workpieces

The method involves setting a tool axis at a setting angle relative to a z axis in the coordinate system of a milling tool (5). The coordinate systems of both the workpiece (4) and the tool is rotated relative to one another until a projection of the tool axis onto the X-Y plane of the coordinate system of the workpiece is parallel to the main axis of the coordinate system of the tool. The surface recess is then machined, after which the workpiece and the milling tool are rotated towards the c axis to change from the machined recess to another recess. That recess is subsequently machined. The milling tool machine one side of the workpiece for a positive skew angle and opposite side in mirror image for a negative skew angle. An Independent claim is also included for a method of machining with a machine tool recesses on a workpiece.

Method and machine tool for generating three-dimensional body shapes, for example models and dies

Method and apparatus for duplicating keys using tip-referenced alignment between key blank and master key

본 발명은 마스터 키이(958)의 놋치형상 및 어깨부의 위치를 키이 모재(936)상에 동시에 복제시키는 방법 및 장치에 관한 것이다. 키이 모재가 키이 커터에 대해서 종방향 및 측방향으로 정렬된다. 마스터 키이는 키이 종동부(988)에 대해서 종방향 및 측방향으로 정렬된다. 그리고나서, 키이 종동부(988)가 마스터 키이에 대해서 종방향 및 측방향으로 이동하면서 마스터 키이의 놋치형상을 추적한다. 동시에, 키이 커터(990)가 키이 모재에 대해서 종방향 및 측방향으로 이동하면서 마스터 키이의 추적된 놋치형상을 키이 모재상에 재생시키고, 키이 모재의 어깨부(1016)를 마스터 키이의 어깨부의 종방향 위치와 일치되게 재위치시키는데, 이는 키이 모재의 자루부의 길이를 감소시키도록 자루부의 일부를 절삭함으로 수행된다. The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for simultaneously replicating the notched and shoulder positions of the master key 958 on the key base material 936. The key substrate is aligned longitudinally and laterally with respect to the key cutter. The master key is aligned longitudinally and laterally with respect to the key follower 988. The key follower 988 then moves longitudinally and laterally relative to the master key to track the notched shape of the master key. At the same time, the key cutter 990 regenerates the tracked notched shape of the master key on the key base material while moving longitudinally and laterally with respect to the key base material, and the shoulder 1016 of the key base material extends the length of the master key shoulder. Repositioning coincides with the directional position, which is performed by cutting a portion of the bag to reduce the length of the bag of the key substrate.

Engraving machine

Machine tool