US Patent: 3,583,281
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| Programmable Fluidic Control System for Machine Tools
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Patentees:
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| Morris R. Hicks (exact or similar names) - Brook Park, OH |
| Joseph C. Le Veque (exact or similar names) - Cleveland, OH |
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| Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
May 06, 1969 |
| Granted: |
Jun. 08, 1971 |
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Description: |
| Abstract
A machine tool, such as a milling machine, embodying a control system employing fluid amplifiers for controlling and actuating in selected sequence a plurality of steps in an automatic cycle of the machine. Means are provided whereby the selective programming of the cycle may be set up at a central control console conveniently located for the operator, and sequentially executed by operation of relatively high fluid pressure in response to relatively low-pressure fluidic signals. The low-pressure fluidic signals, as on the order of about 1 p.s.i. or less, are selectively employed to control flow of relatively high-pressure fluid to cause the relatively high-pressure fluid to actuate power means such as hydraulic cylinders for causing programmed relative movements of work holding and toolholding means of the machine.
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