Machine tool

US2016107283A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016107283-A1
Application numberUS-201514856732-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateSep 17, 2015
Priority dateOct 17, 2014
Publication dateApr 21, 2016
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A machine tool includes: a column movably supported on a bed; a saddle movably supported on the column; a ram movably supported on the saddle; moving means for moving the column, the saddle, and the ram respectively along movement axes; a table where a workpiece is placed; table-tilt detecting means for detecting atilt of the table; and controlling means for controlling the moving means based on a detection result from the table-tilt detecting means.

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1 . A machine tool comprising: a column movably supported on a bed; a saddle movably supported on the column; a ram movably supported on the saddle; moving means for moving the column, the saddle, and the ram respectively along movement axes; a table where a workpiece is placed; table-tilt detecting means for detecting a tilt of the table; and controlling means for controlling the moving means based on a detection result from the table-tilt detecting means. 2 . The machine tool according to claim 1 , further comprising: a main spindle supported on the ram; and a tool attachably and detachably mounted on the main spindle, wherein the controlling means performs a control such that the moving means moves at least one of the column, the saddle, and the ram to correct a mismatch in relative position of the tool and the workpiece. 3 . The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the table-tilt detecting means comprises height detecting means for detecting heights of a plurality of measurement points on the table to thereby obtain a tilt level of the table from a difference between the heights of the plurality of measurement points detected by the height detecting means. 4 . The machine tool according to claim 3 , wherein the height detecting means is a plurality of distance sensors provided at positions below the table, and the measurement points are located on a lower surface of the table. 5 . The machine tool according to claim 1 , further comprising column-tilt detecting means for detecting a tilt of the column, wherein the controlling means controls the moving means based on detection results from the table-tilt detecting means and the column-tilt detecting means.

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  • Adaptive control, i.e. adjusting itself to have a performance which is optimum according to a preassigned criterion · CPC title

  • by actively reacting to a change of the configuration of the machine (B23Q15/00 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work {(B23Q16/005 takes precedence)} · CPC title

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What does patent US2016107283A1 cover?
A machine tool includes: a column movably supported on a bed; a saddle movably supported on the column; a ram movably supported on the saddle; moving means for moving the column, the saddle, and the ram respectively along movement axes; a table where a workpiece is placed; table-tilt detecting means for detecting atilt of the table; and controlling means for controlling the moving means based o…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mitsubishi Heavy Ind Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B23Q11/0028. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Apr 21 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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