Patent ID: 8761919
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: B23K,B26D,G05B,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for cutting parts from a workpiece, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a path, for moving a cutting tool, defining: cutting a first part by moving the cutting tool to cut the workpiece along the first part profile; while cutting the first part, cutting a first opportunity by moving the cutting tool to cut the workpiece along the first opportunity profile; after cutting the first part, cutting a second part by moving the cutting tool to cut the workpiece from the first opportunity and along the second part profile; and identifying the path to further define: while cutting the first part, cutting a second opportunity by moving the cutting tool to cut the workpiece along the second opportunity profile; after cutting the second part, cutting a third part by moving the cutting tool to cut from the second opportunity and along the third part profile.