Patent ID: 6059494
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B23Q,G05B,Y10T

Abstract:
In a machine tool having a workpiece support table and a tool head assembly provided with a tool engageable in a cutting relation with a workpiece positioned on said table for removing particulate material from said workpiece, a system for monitoring the cutting operation of the tool, comprising:a support assembly;a camera for producing video signals representative of the cutting operation of the tool, said camera being mounted on said support assembly such that its focus is on said tool and a cut made thereby;a machine controller coupled to said machine tool for controlling its operation;said machine controller including a video monitor connected to said camera for receiving and displaying said video signals representative of said cutting operation of said tool;said machine controller further including a video interface connected to said video monitor for enabling display of said video signals representative of said cutting operation of said tool in a first portion of a display screen of said video monitor and simultaneous display of program information in a second portion of said display screen.