EP4090496B1 - Vorrichtung und verfahren zum schleifen von materialien wie metall mit einem handhabungssystem zum automatischen auswechseln und abrichten von werkzeugen - Google Patents

Vorrichtung und verfahren zum schleifen von materialien wie metall mit einem handhabungssystem zum automatischen auswechseln und abrichten von werkzeugen Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP4090496B1
EP4090496B1 EP21707773.4A EP21707773A EP4090496B1 EP 4090496 B1 EP4090496 B1 EP 4090496B1 EP 21707773 A EP21707773 A EP 21707773A EP 4090496 B1 EP4090496 B1 EP 4090496B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
workpiece
tool
indexer
finishing
workpiece holder
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP21707773.4A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP4090496A1 (de
Inventor
Bernard Gschwend
Michael EGETER
Fabrizio DOSSENA
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
L Kellenberger and Co AG
Original Assignee
L Kellenberger and Co AG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by L Kellenberger and Co AG filed Critical L Kellenberger and Co AG
Publication of EP4090496A1 publication Critical patent/EP4090496A1/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP4090496B1 publication Critical patent/EP4090496B1/de
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B7/00—Machines or devices designed for grinding plane surfaces on work, including polishing plane glass surfaces; Accessories therefor
    • B24B7/04—Machines or devices designed for grinding plane surfaces on work, including polishing plane glass surfaces; Accessories therefor involving a rotary work-table
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B27/00—Other grinding machines or devices
    • B24B27/0061—Other grinding machines or devices having several tools on a revolving tools box
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B27/00—Other grinding machines or devices
    • B24B27/0076—Other grinding machines or devices grinding machines comprising two or more grinding tools

Definitions

  • the present invention is in the field of automatic finishing machines such as machining, polishing and grinding machines, in particular circular finishing machines which are capable to finishing an inside surface.
  • Such finishing machines of the state of the art comprise typically a machine bed, two linear axes on that machine bed, and one rotational axis below the tool holder, for which limited rotational motion is allowed.
  • US 2013/337726 A1 discloses an industrial finishing machine tool comprising:
  • a safer industrial finishing machine offering collision free kinematics has a machine bed; a rotatable indexer capable of a swing of from zero to about 225 degrees (-45°...+180°), optionally combined with a linear indexer (110) which is in turn mounted to the machine bed; a workpiece holder mounted on a work head and at least two QC and/or tooling setups (maintenance, dressing, cleaning, etc.) mounted to the rotatable indexer such that the QC and/or tooling setups rotate around the indexing axis in a fixed relationship to other dressing arrangements and to the axis of the workpiece holder and a finishing tool mounted to the machine bed so as to finish a workpiece mounted in the workpiece holder.
  • the finishing machine offers kinematics free of collision risk when dressing or changing out tools.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a maximum number of dynamic movements or configurations, the use of up to 4 spindles, and a unique finishing head configuration with a fixed measuring probe.
  • the present invention provides the advantages that the risk of collision is reduced by means of using two units, one which is a linear indexer combined with rotatable indexer, the other which is a combined linear indexer with a turret.
  • the workpiece holder and at least one QC and/or tooling setup preferably at least two QC and/or tooling setups are mounted in a fixed relationship.
  • at least one grinding tool, and optionally at least one measurement setup is mounted.
  • This configuration provides a maximum number of dynamic movements or configurations and the possibility to use up to 4 spindles.
  • the measuring probe mounted next to at least one grinding tool on the combined linear and rotatable indexer and turret allows an integral measurement because it's ready at all times and essentially in position for operation.
  • a collision free kinematic arrangement for a circular finishing machine configured to grind an inside surface and having a finishing tool head 210 (shown in FIG. 2A ) mounted on a turret 102 connected to at least one linear indexer 104, as well as a workpiece holder 202 (shown in FIG. 2A ) mounted on a rotatable indexer 106 connected to at least one linear indexer 110 (or vice-versa), the linear indexers 104 and 110 (or the rotatable indexers in the case of the alternative arrangement) being mounted on a base or machine bed 112.
  • a machine bed structure supports/carries and connects the two sliders which each connect to rotational indexers, which then optionally connect to linear tables, which connect to the workpiece holder and the turret, respectively.
  • at least two rotation axes are attached to the moving part of each linear axis.
  • the rotating part (the rotating indexer) having each an axis of rotation forming a carrier platform.
  • the embodiments of the basic design include: (1) bed connected to ("-") linear axis - rotary axis-workpiece/tool; (2) bed - rotational axis - linear axis - workpiece carrier/tool carrier; and (3) bed - linear axis1 - linear axis2 - rotational axis - tool carrier (i.e., the workpiece is motionless).
  • bed - linear axis1 - linear axis2 - rotational axis - tool carrier i.e., the workpiece is motionless.
  • a rotary axis with large swivel range is disposed below the workpiece carrier.
  • a linear indexer 110 and rotatable indexer 106 are combined and mounted to the machine bed 112.
  • a spindle workhead 206 attached to a workpiece holder 202 and at least two QC and/or tooling setups 211, such as a dressing setup 212, a measuring setup (QC touch probes, optical probes, etc.) 212', or a cleaning setup 212a, a further dressing setup 212" are mounted to the combined linear indexer 110 and rotatable indexer 106 such that the QC and/or tooling setup(s) 211 rotates with the workpiece holder 202 (with its axis) in a fixed relationship thereto.
  • At least two QC and/or tooling setups of course is meant to include the possibility of at least two dressing setups 212, 212" or any combination thereof, including at least one QC setup and at least one tooling setup.
  • a finishing tool 214 or probe 215 is mounted to the finishing tool head 210 which is mounted to the combined linear indexer 104 and turret 102 and these indexers 104 and 102 are mounted to an optional slider and then to the machine bed 112.
  • the finishing tool 214 or probe 215 is positioned so as to finish or probe a workpiece 208 when said workpiece 208 is mounted in the workpiece holder 202.
  • the combined axis of rotation of the workpiece, the workpiece holder, and the workpiece workhead remains in a geometrically unchanged position relative to the reference point of the QC and/or tooling setup.
  • the geometrical position of the reference point of the workpiece remains unchanged in relation to the geometrical position of the reference point of the respective QC and/or tooling setup (this, during rotary movements).
  • the workpiece/workpiece holder/workpiece headstock and dresser are rigid with respect to each other when the underlying rotational axis rotates.
  • the linear axes 104, 110 are connected to the bed/machine frame 112, while the rotary axes 120, 122 are connected to the moving part of the linear axis - thus not directly to the bed.
  • the present invention relates to the inventive setup of the machine as well as to the production process, in particular the grinding process, which is possible due to the inventive setup of the machine.
  • the production process is shown in FIGs. 3A to 3E further below.
  • the grinding tool 214 (the grinding disk) needs to be dressed.
  • a QC and/or tooling setup 211 is used in order to get, on the one hand, the grinding disk 214 into a desired geometrical shape, and on the other hand, to get the grinding disk 214 sharpened and/or cleaned.
  • the process of dressing the grinding tool 214 and as well as the process of workpiece changing entails advantages compared to existing solutions.
  • the present invention provides a rotational axis 120 provided by the rotatable indexer 106, this rotatable indexer 106 being arranged below the workpiece holder 202, in such a way that the workpiece holder 202 and each QC and/or tooling setup 211 are positioned on circular paths, each circular path having its center substantially on the rotational axis 120.
  • the rotatable indexer 106 is rotatable through a large pivot range (larger than 180 degrees) such as, for example, 0-180°, 0-360°, or is rotatable without any angular limitation. In a typical embodiment, the indexer 106 rotates through 225°.
  • FIG. 2A the working area of the circular finishing machine is shown in FIG. 2A
  • FIG. 2B shows a close-up view of a part of that working area.
  • the first embodiment (as shown in FIGs. 2A and 2B ) is placed in that working area.
  • a machine table 204 is affixed to the rotatable indexer 106.
  • a spindle workhead 206 is affixed, the spindle workhead 206 has a workpiece holder 202.
  • the machine table 204 accommodates further one or more, preferably at least two tools for dressing 212.
  • the preferably at least two QC and/or tooling setups 211 are preferably located on one and/or the other side of the workpiece holder 202, on one or both sides of the spindle workhead 206.
  • at least two QC and/or tooling setups 211 are located either on one or on the other side of the axis of the spindle workhead 206.
  • at least two QC and/or tooling setups 211 are located on each side of the workpiece holder 202, on one or both sides of the spindle workhead 206.
  • the spindle workhead 206 is affixed to the machine table 204 via a slide 222.
  • Other equipment for the manufacturing sequence on the table like measurement equipment (touch and optical, etc.) and reference marks (e.g., reference marks used to perform calibration steps, in order to calibrate probes) (see FIG. 2B ) may be added.
  • FIGs 3A to 3E are top views of the elements as shown in FIG. 2B .
  • FIGs 3A to 3E the process of dressing the grinding tool and as well as the process of tool changing is shown.
  • the rotatable indexer 106 positions the machine table 204 is in a position, such that the workpiece holder 202, which is affixed to the rotatable indexer 106 which, in one embodiment, is mounted on that machine table, is positioned to be easily accessible from outside the working area.
  • the workpieces 208 can be easily unloaded and loaded, preferably unloaded and loaded by a loading equipment 216, such as an automated handling system, alternatively loaded by hand.
  • the rotating axis 106 positions the machine table 204 in a position, such that one of the setups 211is positioned towards one of the grinding tools 214.
  • the one QC and/or tooling setup 211 which is directed towards the one grinding tool 214 can now be used to dress that one grinding tool 214.
  • the rotating axis 106 In order to get one of the other QC and/or tooling setups 211 positioned towards the one grinding tool 214, the rotating axis 106 (not visible) must position the machine table 204 in another position such that one of the other QC and/or tooling setups 211 is positioned towards the one grinding tool 214. Once the dressing of the one grinding tools 214 is completed, either another grinding tool can be dressed, or the next process step initiated.
  • the rotatable indexer 106 positions the machine table 204 in a position, such that the workpiece 208 is positioned towards one of the grinding tools 214. In that position, the workpiece 208 can be grinded at the inner or outer diameter by one or more of the grinding tools 214.
  • the workpiece 208 is shown in FIG. 3D in a sectional view. Possible is also a measuring step with one or more measuring devices (e.g., touch probes) 215.
  • the rotatable indexer 106 positions the machine table 204 in a position, such that the processed/grinded workpiece 208 can be, optionally automatically, measured by suitable measurement equipment 220. Depending the result(s) of the measurement, the workpiece 208 can be processed again according to the third process step as described above.
  • FIG. 3E also shows also an optional measuring operation on the grinding tool 214 by a measuring device 213. This step allows to check the grinding wheel and to measure its actual dimensions.
  • FIG. 4 more than one QC and/or tooling setup 211 (three such setups are shown in the figure) are located on either the left or right side (counterclockwise or clockwise direction to 180 degrees) of the workpiece holder 102 or on both the left and right side. Still further, it should be understood that two or more workpiece holders 202' may each hold a separate workpiece 208. Note that the embodiment of FIGs. 3A to 3E (and any embodiment shown herein for that matter) should also be considered in its mirror image across a plane between the rotatable indexer 106 and the turret 102.
  • the plus swivel range (null position: workpiece axis parallel to the tool axis or to the linear axis which is carrying the tool)
  • the plus swiveling range > 100° / > 120° / > 135° / > 150° is provided for swiveling of the QC and/or tooling setups.
  • the measurement equipment 220 may, optionally, be mounted on the turret 102, parallel to or in place of one of the grinding tools (alternatively measuring probes 215).
  • a method 400 of using the finishing machine 101 includes several steps.
  • the finishing machine 101 rotates the first rotatable indexer 106 to receive a workpiece 208 in a workpiece holder 202, optionally via an automated workpiece charger 216 or is charged by hand.
  • the workpiece 208 is charged and clamped in place in the workpiece holder 202.
  • the first rotatable indexer 106 is moved to a work position such that the workpiece 208 may be ground by a grinding tool 214.
  • the workpiece 208 is ground.
  • a fifth step 412 the workpiece holder 202 is rotated on the rotatable indexer 106 to an inspection position for inspection or, alternatively, rotating a QC and/or tooling setup 211 on the rotatable indexer 106 to dress a grinder (the tool used for inspection may also be used for calibration of a touch probe 215.) Before and/or after dressing, the tool (the grinding wheel) can still be measured by a measuring tool (see FIG. 2B in which the measuring tool is located between the dressers 212, 212").
  • a QC and/or tooling setup 211 (one or more) is located in a fixed relationship with respect to the workpiece holder 202 axis, within a range of 180 degrees to either side (right or left) of the workpiece holder 202.
  • the finishing machine 101 alternates between machining, grinding, dressing, and/or inspecting (the inspection of the workpiece 208 may either be performed by means of measuring devices 215 mounted on the finishing tool head 210, or, alternatively, by means of measuring equipment 220 mounted directly on the machine bed 112), as required, in order to obtain a target form on the workpiece.
  • a seventh step 416 once the target form is obtained, the finishing machine rotates the workpiece holder 202 to a discharge position and discharges the workpiece.
  • An optional step may be performed between the aforementioned sixth 414 and seventh step 416, in which the workpiece 208 may be cleaned and/or labelled.
  • finishing machine 101 is typically a numerically controlled machine tool which uses a CPU which executes a grinding process program, and so can move components of the finishing machine automatically, or an operator can direct the movements of the components as is known in the art.
  • a general interpretation of a manufacturing sequence is laid out.
  • the finishing machines is in an initial setup configuration.
  • a workpiece is charged and fixed in the workpiece holder.
  • the finishing machine is in an operation mode.
  • the operation mode may alternatively be called manufacturing mode.
  • a sequence of sub-steps may be executed. These sub-steps are described in the next paragraph.
  • the finishing machine enters a fourth step 510. In that fourth step 510, the workpiece is discharged.
  • a first sub-step 512 an Auxiliary Operation is performed.
  • a second sub-step 514 a Main Operation is performed.
  • a third sub-step 516 optionally, a further Auxiliary Operation is performed.
  • a fourth sub-step 520 optionally, a further Main Operation is performed.
  • a fifth sub-step 522 optionally, one or several Auxiliary Operations and or Main Operations are performed.
  • sub-step 524 optionally, another Auxiliary Operation is performed.
  • List 526 provides examples of Auxiliary Operations.
  • List 530 provides examples for Main Operations. The Main Operations are done typically on different workpiece zones, each operation with a different tool. A variation of process parameters is possible.
  • This system and process of the invention entails significant advantages compared to existing solutions.
  • the risk of collision is reduced by means of using two units, one is a combined linear indexer with rotatable indexer, the other is a combined linear indexer with a turret.
  • the present invention extends the basic configuration by a further rotary axis with a large swivel angle on the workpiece side. This allows the production sequence to be implemented with very good accessibility between the workpiece, tool, dressers, measuring systems and the workpiece changing system.
  • the invention simplifies and supports the production sequence in the aspect that fewer and less complex auxiliary axes are required.
  • the additional rotation axis with a large swivel angle opens up a turret or rotary indexing machine functionality. This means that the moving positions of the rotating platform can be oriented towards static positions in its surroundings - the further away from the center of rotation, the more cycle positions are possible.
  • the linear axis below the axis of rotation enables linear movement of all elements on the movable platform.
  • the work piece axis can be oriented parallel to the linear axis - this allows the work piece or dressing tool in the dressing setup, e.g., to be brought into a measuring device or a work piece or tool changing system.
  • the setups 211 described herein enable the finishing of the workpiece inner diameter with radii on the outer edge (e.g., radius grinding) due to the good accessibility.
  • the large swivel angle of the swivel axes, together with the good accessibility, also enables interpolations between multiple movement axes in order to finish the inner radius of the inner diameter.
  • measuring on the machine is supported or greatly simplified.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Constituent Portions Of Griding Lathes, Driving, Sensing And Control (AREA)

Claims (13)

  1. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung, die eine gute Zugänglichkeit während der Fertigungssequenz bietet, wobei die Werkzeugmaschine für Endbearbeitung mindestens aufweist:
    (a) ein Maschinenbett (112);
    (b) eine drehbare Indexiervorrichtung (106), die eine Indexierungsachse (120) definiert und direkt oder indirekt an dem Maschinenbett (112) montiert ist;
    (c) einen Spindelarbeitskopf (206) mit einem Werkstückhalter (202), der an der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) montiert ist und eine Drehachse des Werkstückhalters (202) definiert;
    (d) mindestens zwei Qualitätskontrollaufbauten (QC-Aufbauten) und/oder Werkzeugausstattungsaufbauten (211), die auf der gleichen rechten oder linken Seite der Achse des Werkstückhalters (202) an der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) derart montiert sind,
    dass sich die QC- und/oder Werkzeugausstattungsaufbauten (211) mit dem Werkstückhalter (202) um die Indexierungsachse (120) in einer festen Beziehung zueinander oder zu anderen Abrichtanordnungen und zu der Achse des Werkstückhalters drehen; und
    (e) ein Endbearbeitungswerkzeug (214), wie ein Schneid-, Polier- oder Schleifwerkzeug, das an dem Maschinenbett (112) montiert ist, das konfiguriert ist, um ein Werkstück (208) endzubearbeiten, wenn das Werkstück in dem Werkstückhalter (202) montiert ist,
    wobei in dieser Konfiguration die Werkzeugmaschine für Endbearbeitung eine Kinematik frei von Kollisionsgefahr bei der Bearbeitung des (respektive mit) dem Endbearbeitungswerkzeug(s), vorzugsweise Abrichten des Endbearbeitungswerkzeugs, oder Auswechseln des Werkstücks bietet.
  2. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach Anspruch 1, konfiguriert, um einen großen Schwenkwinkel der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) von mehr als 100° in beiden Schwenkrichtungen ausgehend von der Nullposition, an der die Werkstückachse parallel zu der Werkzeugachse ist, zu ermöglichen.
  3. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, ferner aufweisend zwei oder mehr Werkstückhalter (202) oder Spindelarbeitsköpfe (206), die auf der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) montiert sind.
  4. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, ferner aufweisend zusätzliche QC- und/oder Werkzeugausstattungsaufbauten oder Werkzeugausstattungselemente, die ausgewählt sind aus einem aus der Gruppe von Aufbauten/Elementen bestehend aus Messtaster, optischen Sensoren, Referenzkörpern und Reinigungsstationen, wobei die Aufbauten/Elemente an der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) derart montiert sind, dass sich diese Aufbauten/Elemente mit dem Werkstückhalter (202) in einer festen Beziehung dazu drehen.
  5. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, ferner aufweisend zusätzliche Werkzeugausstattungselemente, die ausgewählt sind aus einem aus der Gruppe von Werkzeugausstattungselementen bestehend aus Messmitteln (z. B. Messtaster), Werkstückreinigungsvorrichtungen, Werkstückhandhabungsvorrichtungen und Beschriftungsvorrichtungen, die an dem Maschinenbett (112) montiert oder an einer beliebigen Maschinenstruktur zwischen dem Maschinenbett (112) montiert sind.
  6. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die drehbare Indexiervorrichtung (106) in einer üblicherweise kreisförmig oder oval geformten Anordnung um die drehbare Indexiervorrichtung (106) herum montiert ist, wodurch eine radiale Masse der kreisförmig oder oval geformten Anordnung die Menge an zusätzlichen Werkzeugausstattungselementen beeinflusst, sodass Elemente auf dem beweglichen Teil der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) mit guter Zugänglichkeit zu diesen Elementen bereitgestellt werden.
  7. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, umfassend mindestens eine lineare Indexiervorrichtung (110), wobei die drehbare Indexiervorrichtung (106) auf einer der mindestens einen linearen Indexiervorrichtung (110) montiert ist, die an dem Maschinenbett (112) montiert ist.
  8. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach Anspruch 1 oder 7, wobei der Maschinentisch (204) der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) einen Schlitten (222) oder eine Anschlagfläche (203) enthält, die angepasst sind, um Klemmvorrichtungen aufzunehmen, sodass der Werkstückhalter (202) darauf konfiguriert sein kann, in verschiedene statische Positionen (217) in Bezug auf einen Abrichtaufbau (212, 212"), einen Messaufbau (212'), den Schlitten (222), das Werkstück (208), die QC- und/oder Werkzeugausstattungsaufbauten (211, 211', 211") gebracht zu werden, wodurch eine flexible Positionierung des Werkstückhalters (202) ermöglicht wird, wodurch eine hohe Flexibilität für die Einrichtung von neuen Prozessen und Werkstücken erreicht wird, wobei ferner, für ein Radiusschleifen, das Werkstück durch Verwendung nur einer Bewegungsachse für eine höhere Radiusgenauigkeit nahe oder an die Mitte der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung gebracht werden kann.
  9. Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 7, wobei die Endbearbeitungsmaschine ferner einschließt:
    (a) mindestens eine zweite lineare Indexiervorrichtung (104), die mit einem Revolver (102) kombiniert und unter diesem montiert ist, wobei die Kombination an dem Maschinenbett (112) montiert ist; und
    (b) einen Endbearbeitungswerkzeugkopf (210), der mindestens ein darin angetriebenes Endbearbeitungswerkzeug aufweist, das an dem Revolver (102) montiert ist.
  10. Verfahren zum Verwenden der Werkzeugmaschine für industrielle Endbearbeitung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, wobei das Verfahren die Schritte einschließt:
    (a) Drehen der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106), um ein Werkstück in dem Werkstückhalter (202) aufzunehmen, vorzugsweise über eine automatisierte Werkstückladevorrichtung (216);
    (b) Laden des Werkstücks und Festklemmen des Werkstücks in dem Werkstückhalter (202);
    (c) Drehen der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) in eine Arbeitsposition, sodass das Werkstück durch das Endbearbeitungswerkzeug (214) endbearbeitet werden kann;
    (d) unter Verwendung des Endbearbeitungswerkzeugs (214), Endbearbeiten des Werkstücks; und
    (e) sobald das Werkstück eine Zielform erhalten hat, Drehen des Werkstückhalters (202) in eine Entladeposition und Entladen des Werkstücks,
  11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, das ferner die folgenden Schritte einschließt:
    (a) Drehen des Werkstückhalters (202) auf der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106), sodass ein QC- und/oder Werkzeugausstattungsaufbau (211) auf der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) mit dem Endbearbeitungswerkzeug (214) interagieren kann, wobei sich der QC- und/oder Werkzeugausstattungsaufbau (211) in einer festen Beziehung in Bezug auf den Werkstückhalter (202) befindet; und
    (b) Wechseln zwischen Prozessen wie maschinelles Bearbeiten, Schleifen und Abrichten.
  12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 oder Anspruch 11, das die folgenden zusätzlichen Schritte einschließt:
    (a) Drehen des Werkstückhalters (202) auf der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) in eine Position derart, dass das Werkstück in dem Werkstückhalter (202) von einer Messvorrichtung (215 oder 220) gemessen werden kann; und
    (b) Wechseln zwischen Prozessen wie maschinelles Bearbeiten, Schleifen, Abrichten, und/oder Prüfen und/oder Reinigen, und/oder Beschriften nach Bedarf, um eine Zielform an dem Werkstück zu erhalten.
  13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, das ferner die folgenden Schritte einschließt:
    (a) Drehen des Werkstückhalters (202) auf der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) derart, dass eine Messvorrichtung auf der drehbaren Indexiervorrichtung (106) das Endbearbeitungswerkzeug (214) auf seiner Spindel messen kann, und
    (b) Wechseln zwischen Prozessen wie maschinelles Bearbeiten, Abrichten, und/oder Prüfen/Messen nach Bedarf, um eine Zielform an dem Werkzeug zu erhalten.
EP21707773.4A 2020-01-17 2021-01-18 Vorrichtung und verfahren zum schleifen von materialien wie metall mit einem handhabungssystem zum automatischen auswechseln und abrichten von werkzeugen Active EP4090496B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US202062962255P 2020-01-17 2020-01-17
PCT/IB2021/050340 WO2021144771A1 (en) 2020-01-17 2021-01-18 Apparatus and method for grinding of materials such as metal comprising a handling system adapted to automatically exchange and dress tools

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP4090496A1 EP4090496A1 (de) 2022-11-23
EP4090496B1 true EP4090496B1 (de) 2024-03-06

Family

ID=74701517

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP21707773.4A Active EP4090496B1 (de) 2020-01-17 2021-01-18 Vorrichtung und verfahren zum schleifen von materialien wie metall mit einem handhabungssystem zum automatischen auswechseln und abrichten von werkzeugen

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP4090496B1 (de)
WO (1) WO2021144771A1 (de)

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8801503B2 (en) * 2012-06-19 2014-08-12 Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation Grinding machine with multi-spindle grinding head
DE102014203402B3 (de) * 2014-02-25 2015-07-09 Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik Gmbh Schleifmaschine und verfahren zum schleifen von axialen bohrungen und beidseitig zu bearbeitende plane aussenflächen aufweisenden werkstücken
CN106312704A (zh) * 2016-08-29 2017-01-11 广州市昊志机电股份有限公司 一种内孔加工装置
CN110480433A (zh) * 2019-08-02 2019-11-22 陕西瀚瑞医疗科技有限公司 医用旋转工具加工用六轴磨床

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2021144771A1 (en) 2021-07-22
EP4090496A1 (de) 2022-11-23

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP4948389B2 (ja) 工作物加工用工作機械
JP5631142B2 (ja) 歯列−又はプロフィール研削盤を駆動するための方法及び、歯列−又はプロフィール研削盤
US6666748B2 (en) Machining center and method of changing tools thereof
US7797074B2 (en) Machine including grinding wheel and wheel dresser
EP1004396B1 (de) Werkzeugmaschine und bearbeitungsverfahren
US7785173B2 (en) Superfinishing machine and method
JPH05162070A (ja) 精密研削盤
JPH0899242A (ja) 複合加工用の工作機械
JP2024029210A (ja) 物体に対する複数の製造作業を実施するための方法および装置
KR20170094248A (ko) 중심 공작물 영역을 지지 및 측정하기 위한 측정 스테디 레스트, 이 측정 스테디 레스트를 갖는 연삭기, 및 중심 공작물 영역을 지지 및 측정하기 위한 방법
EP4090496B1 (de) Vorrichtung und verfahren zum schleifen von materialien wie metall mit einem handhabungssystem zum automatischen auswechseln und abrichten von werkzeugen
US5335454A (en) Procedure for the numerical control of a workpiece on a grinding machine
CN113199257A (zh) 一种铣抛一体化装备及加工方法
WO2008109530A1 (en) Device and method for dressing cutting tools
CN109605102B (zh) 机床
KR100454184B1 (ko) 선회가능한 스핀들 유니트를 갖춘 ｎｃ 공작기계
CN114012557A (zh) 一种碳碳复合材料回转体打磨测量补偿系统及使用方法
CN114043325A (zh) 一种碳碳复合材料回转体机器人打磨工作站
JP6861093B2 (ja) 加工装置及びそれを用いた加工方法
CN114867580A (zh) 机床及其操作方法
JP2000024898A (ja) 研削加工装置および研削加工方法
JP3834493B2 (ja) 複合研削方法及び装置
JPH0585538U (ja) Ｎｃ工具研削盤
JPH10156677A (ja) 研削加工方法及び研削盤
TW202334891A (zh) 用於特別是工具機操作構件之資料管理的方法、及用於實施該方法之操作構件及工具機

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: UNKNOWN

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20220810

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAV Request for validation of the european patent (deleted)
DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230524

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230928

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602021010129

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG9D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240607

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240606

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240606

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240606

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240607

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 1663023

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240706

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240708