Patent ID: 6735545
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: G05B,Y02P

Abstract:
A computer-based method, for determining a set of desired machine specifications, including the steps of:inputting a set of data to a processor, the data including information relevant to a machine, at least one machine tool, and at least one machined part, wherein inputting the set of data includes the steps of; inputting a desired machine configuration; inputting information relevant to a work volume of the machine; inputting information relevant to a maximum deviation of the machine tool from an intended path; inputting a quality index Cp of the machine, the quality index being a function of a percent contribution of the machine to a quality of the machined part; inputting information relevant to at least one feature of the machined part; inputting information relevant to a size of the machine tool; and inputting information defining at least one axis for the machine tool to travel to make the at least one feature of the machined part; determining a required set of specifications of the machine as a function of the and outputting the required set of specifications to a user.