Tool bit monitoring system for machine tools

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6059494
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08707863

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In a machine tool having a workpiece support table and a tool head assembly provided with a tool engageable in a cutting relation with a workpiece positioned on the table for removing particulate material from the workpiece, a system for monitoring the cutting operation of the tool includes a support assembly, a camera for producing video signals representative of the cutting operation of the tool, the camera being mounted on the support assembly such that its focus is on said tool and a cut made thereby, and a machine controller coupled to the machine tool for controlling its operation. The machine controller includes a video monitor connected to the camera for receiving and displaying the video signals representative of the cutting operation of the tool while simultaneously displaying program information.

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  • THERMWOOD CORPORATION

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Susnjara, Kenneth J Santa Claus, IN 160 1644

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