Inputting device for tool selection command in numerical controller

Abstract

Abstract PURPOSE:To omit the work designating an optimum parameter for tool control to an input tape and the like, by inputting a tool selection command to a computer automatically. CONSTITUTION:Tool control information corresponding to a member holding various tools is stored in a storage section of a computer 18, switches 34a, 34b, 34c and 34d are provided at each control information, and when one of the switches 34a, 34b, 34c and 34d is actuated, a command selecting the tool control information corresponding to the switch 34a is inputted to the computer 18 from the switch 34a, the switches 34a, 34b, 34c and 34d are located at a carrier 14 and a member holding a tool is loaded on the carrier 14, allowing to operate a switch corresponding to the member holding the tool by a switch operation means.

Inventors

• 👤 Hideo Noda
• 👤 Osamu Arai

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