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Load acquisition for machine clamp registries

  • US 7,028,556 B2
  • Filed: 08/15/2001
  • Issued: 04/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for monitoring clamping loads used to clamp the clamp portions of a production part in position in a machining fixture, comprising the steps of:

  • substituting a test part for the production part wherein said test part is configured with sufficient size and shape so that the test part interfaces in a like manner as a production part in position in the machining fixture and includes at least one clamp portion in the same location as a clamp portion on said production part and wherein a load cell is installed at said at least one damn portion;

    clamping said test part with a clamp at said at least one clamp portion of said test part; and

    collecting and recording data from said load cell.

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