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Visual drag diagnostic apparatus and method

  • US 6,490,500 B1
  • Filed: 05/29/1999
  • Issued: 12/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, of visually determining operational status of moving components of a CNC machine prior to use of a tool to determine the operation status of the moving components of a CNC machine other than the tool, comprising:

  • monitoring and recording a force prior to using a tool which is required to move said moving components other than the tool;

    plotting said force on a visual display on said visual display as feedback to an operator of said CNC machine; and

    providing a reference on said visual display indicating acceptable maximum range of force allowable to move said moving components, such that said operator can compare said force plotted on said visual display to said reference provided at said CNC machine.

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