Patent ID: 6496789
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: B23Q

Abstract:
A spindle characterization system for characterizing performance of a spindle used in an industrial machine comprising:a machine base providing a mounting and support surface, wherein said machine base has a recessed portion; a table base assembly for supporting the spindle, said table base assembly being disposed within said recessed portion of said machine base, wherein said table base assembly includes a table top and a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting a height of said table top; a spindle mounting mechanism, wherein said spindle mounting mechanism has a top portion mounted to the spindle and a bottom portion mounted to said table top; a spindle forcing assembly mounted to said machine base and operatively connected to the spindle, wherein said spindle forcing assembly generates an axial load, radial load and a torque that is applied to the spindle to simulate a machine tool load; a programmable controller operatively connected to said spindle forcing assembly for providing computerized numeric control; and a computer system in communication with said programmable controller.