Patent ID: 6283681
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B23Q,G05B,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of automatically aligning a workpiece on a table of a machine tool, wherein the workpiece (1) is fitted to a clamping fixture (13, 113) carried by said table (12) and is machined by a machining head (9); said head (9) and said table (12) being movable with respect to each other along two coordinate axes X, Y; and the method being characterized by comprising the steps of:providing said workpiece (1) with two locating elements (57, 58);fitting said workpiece (1) to said fixture (13, 113);determining the distances between the real positions of said locating elements (57, 58) and two corresponding reference positions (90, 93); andmoving said workpiece (1) on said fixture (13, 113) to eliminate said distances (94).