US20100130106A1 - Machine tool with cooling nozzle and method for applying cooling fluid - Google Patents
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- the invention is in the field of computer numerically controlled machines.
- Various embodiments of the invention are in the field of coolant delivery within a computer numerically controlled machine
- Coolant is supplied in computer numerically controlled machines for various purposes.
- the coolant which is an oil, an aqueous emulsion, or other liquid
- the coolant is introduced under pressure via a nozzle.
- Grinding operations in general require adequate coolant at the point of contact between workpiece and the grinding wheel.
- coolant typically is directed under pressure at the grinding wheel or workpiece or at the point of contact between the workpiece and wheel.
- the workpiece may itself be a cutting tool that is reground in the grinding operation or may be a functional part.
- coolant likewise may be applied to the workpiece or the tool, or applied at the tool-workpiece interface (point of contact).
- the cooling fluid may be applied during or after a machine operation as a cleaning spray to wash away swarf.
- the prior art has provided machines that include coolant nozzles, which, in many cases, are proximate the chuck of the machine tool. With typical coolant nozzle placement, it can be difficult to control and properly direct the coolant. This can cause difficulties. For instance, in a grinding operation it is typical for the coolant to be applied to the grinding wheel, which spins and which tends to throw off the coolant via centrifugal forces. It is sometimes desirable to maintain a constant time to interface, or time between the initial contact of the coolant with the grinding wheel and the time the coolant on the wheel reaches the interface between the wheel and workpiece.
- the grinding wheel often erodes during a grinding operation, and the ground dimension of the workpiece can decrease, thus requiring adjustment to the coolant nozzle if a constant time-to-interface is desired.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,772,042 B1 (assigned to Dimensional Control, Inc.) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,666,748 B2 (assigned to Makino Milling Machines Co., Ltd.) purport to provide servo-controlled programmable coolant nozzles that are used to direct coolant to grinding wheel.
- the heretofore described servo-controlled coolant nozzle and programmable coolant nozzle of the prior art require special machine modifications.
- the invention provides in one embodiment a machine having a turret and a coolant nozzle that is mounted on the turret in a rotary fashion on a facet of the turret, generally under the control of a computer control system.
- the turret typically may be rotated to expose different facets, and the coolant nozzle may be installed on one of the facets and rotated out of functional position when not in use.
- the coolant nozzle may comprise a nozzle and a device for rotating the nozzle.
- the turret typically is moveable in linear X and Z directions, and possibly in a Y direction, thus permitting the cooling nozzle to be translated and rotated to various positions.
- the coolant nozzle is fluidically coupled to a source of cooling fluid by which coolant may be introduced under pressure through the nozzle.
- the coolant nozzle may be moved relative to the workpiece or tool as the workpiece and tool move with respect to one another.
- a constant coolant contact angle with respect to the wheel and workpiece may be maintained.
- a constant time to interface for the coolant may be maintained.
- the constant time to interface embodiments are deemed particularly (but nor exclusively) suitable for so-called “viper” (very impressive performance extreme removal) grinding.
- viper grinding is characterized by employing a grinding wheel, typically a porous grinding wheel, that is brought to bear on a workpiece to cause a high rate of removal of workpiece material.
- Coolant is sprayed onto the grinding wheel, typically at high pressures (1000 psi is conventional) relative to coolant pressures employed in other machine operations. Coolant is typically absorbed by the porous grinding wheel to enable cooling of the wheel and workpiece and the coolant generally serves to clean the wheel. Viper grinding is deemed useful for materials that are difficult to machine, such as many titanium- and nickel-based materials.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,123,606 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for its disclosure of a grinding operation.
- the grinding wheel is mounted on a tool spindle of the machine, with a coolant nozzle mounted on a grinding wheel guard.
- the spindle may be translated and rotated about an axis that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spindle and grinding wheel.
- the invention also provides a method whereby the coolant nozzle may be moved relative to the workpiece or tool as the workpiece and tool move with respect to one another.
- the nozzle moves with respect to the axis of rotation of the grinding wheel.
- the nozzle is stationary with respect to the axis of rotation of the grinding wheel.
- the nozzle may be mounted on a guard of the grinding wheel.
- the invention likewise encompasses an apparatus that includes one of the structures heretofore described and a computer control system with a computer-readable medium having computer-readable code disposed thereon that, when executed, is configured to cause movement of the nozzle.
- FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a computer numerically controlled machine in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, shown with safety doors closed;
- FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a computer numerically controlled machine illustrated in FIG. 1 , shown with the safety doors open;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of certain interior components of the computer numerically controlled machine illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 , depicting a machining spindle, a first chuck, a second chuck, and a turret;
- FIG. 4 a perspective view, enlarged with respect to FIG. 3 illustrating the machining spindle and the horizontally and vertically disposed rails via which the spindle may be translated;
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the first chuck, machining spindle, and turret of the machining center illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5 but in which a machining spindle has been translated in the Y-axis;
- FIG. 7 is a front view of the spindle, first chuck, and second chuck of the computer numerically controlled machine illustrated in FIG. 1 , including a line depicting the permitted path of rotational movement of this spindle;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the second chuck illustrated in FIG. 3 , enlarged with respect to FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first chuck and turret illustrated in FIG. 2 , depicting movement of the turret and turret stock in the Z-axis relative to the position of the turret in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 10 is a front elevation of a computer numerically controlled machine illustrating a turret-mounted coolant nozzle in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 11 is a side elevation of the computer numerically controlled machine showing FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a side elevation of a computer numerically controlled machine, showing an alternative embodiment of a coolant nozzle.
- FIG. 13 is a front elevation of a computer numerically controlled machine having another alternative coolant nozzle.
- FIG. 14 is a side elevation of the machine shown FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 15 is a representation of a side view of a machine showing motion of a grinding wheel and of the coolant nozzle tool as the wheel decreases with diameter during the grinding operation so as to maintain constant time to interface.
- FIG. 16 shows a curved coolant nozzle, without a rotary tool holder, mounted on the turret for grinding.
- FIG. 17 is a front view
- FIG. 18 is a side view, of a coolant nozzle, without a rotary tool holder, mounted on the turret for grinding, with the axis of rotation of the perpendicular to the control axis of to the work piece.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a coolant nozzle, illustrating a coolant nozzle in a rotary tool holder, the nozzle being rotatable in an A-axis.
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a coolant nozzle, illustrating a coolant nozzle in a rotary tool holder, the nozzle being rotatable in a C-axis.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a coolant nozzle, illustrating the coolant nozzle in a rotary tool holder, the nozzle being rotatable in a B-axis.
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a computer numerically controlled machine employing the coolant nozzle illustrated in FIG. 19 in a slot grinding operation.
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a computer numerically controlled machine illustrating the coolant nozzle shown in FIG. 20 in an outside diameter rough grinding operation.
- FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the end of a nozzle in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 25 is a representation of a machining operation where the nozzle is mounted on a guard of a grinding wheel and is thus stationary relative to the axis of rotation of the grinding wheel, but wherein a constant time to interface is achieved by moving the nozzle and workpiece relative to one another.
- any suitable apparatus may be employed in conjunction with the methods of invention.
- the methods are performed using a computer numerically controlled machine, illustrated generally in FIGS. 1-9 .
- a computer numerically controlled machine is itself provided in other embodiments of the invention.
- the machine 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1-9 is an NT-series machine, versions of which are available from Mori Seiki USA, Inc., the assignee of the present application.
- Other suitable computer numerically controlled machines include the NL-series machines with turret (not shown), also available from Mori Seiki USA, Inc.
- Other machines may be used in conjunction with the invention, including the NZ, NH, NV, and NMV machines, also available from Mori Seiki USA, Inc.
- one suitable computer numerically controlled machine 100 has at least a first retainer and a second retainer, each of which may be one of a spindle retainer associated with spindle 144 , a turret retainer associated with a turret 108 , or a chuck 110 , 112 .
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 is provided with a spindle 144 , a turret 108 , a first chuck 110 , and a second chuck 112 .
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 also has a computer control system operatively coupled to the first retainer and to the second retainer for controlling the retainers, as described in more detail below. It is understood that in some embodiments, the computer numerically controlled machine 100 may not contain all of the above components, and in other embodiments, the computer numerically controlled machine 100 may contain additional components beyond those designated herein.
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 has a machine chamber 116 in which various operations generally take place upon a workpiece (not shown).
- Each of the spindle 144 , the turret 108 , the first chuck 110 , and the second chuck 112 may be completely or partially located within the machine chamber 116 .
- two moveable safety doors 118 separate the user from the chamber 116 to prevent injury to the user or interference in the operation of the computer numerically controlled machine 100 .
- the safety doors 118 can be opened to permit access to the chamber 116 as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 is described herein with respect to three orthogonally oriented linear axes (X, Y, and Z), depicted in FIG. 4 and described in greater detail below. Rotational axes about the X, Y and Z axes are connoted “A,” “B,” and “C” rotational axes respectively.
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 is provided with a computer control system for controlling the various instrumentalities within the computer numerically controlled machine.
- the machine is provided with two interlinked computer systems, a first computer system comprising a user interface system (shown generally at 114 in FIG. 1 ) and a second computer system (not illustrated) operatively connected to the first computer system.
- the second computer system directly controls the operations of the spindle, the turret, and the other instrumentalities of the machine, while the user interface system 114 allows an operator to control the second computer system.
- the machine control system and the user interface system, together with the various mechanisms for control of operations in the machine may be considered a single computer control system.
- the user operates the user interface system to impart programming to the machine; in other embodiments, programs can be loaded or transferred into the machine via external sources. It is contemplated, for instance, that programs may be loaded via a PCMCIA interface, an RS-232 interface, a universal serial bus interface (USB), or a network interface, in particular a TCP/IP network interface.
- programs may be loaded via a PCMCIA interface, an RS-232 interface, a universal serial bus interface (USB), or a network interface, in particular a TCP/IP network interface.
- a machine may be controlled via conventional PLC (programmable logic controller) mechanisms (not illustrated).
- the computer numerically computer controlled machine 100 may have a tool magazine 142 and a tool changing device 143 . These cooperate with the spindle 144 to permit the spindle to operate with plural cutting tools (shown in FIG. 1 as tools 102 ′). Generally, a variety of cutting tools may be provided; in some embodiments, plural tools of the same type may be provided.
- the spindle 144 is mounted on a carriage assembly 120 that allows for translational movement along the X- and Z-axes, and on a ram 132 that allows the spindle 144 to be moved in the Y-axis.
- the ram 132 is equipped with a motor to allow rotation of the spindle in the B-axis, as set forth in more detail hereinbelow.
- the carriage assembly has a first carriage 124 that rides along two threaded vertical rails (one rail shown at 126 ) to cause the first carriage 124 and spindle 144 to translate in the X-axis.
- the carriage assembly also includes a second carriage 128 that rides along two horizontally disposed threaded rails (one shown in FIG.
- Each carriage 124 , 128 engages the rails via plural ball screw devices whereby rotation of the rails 126 , 130 causes translation of the carriage in the X- or Z-direction respectively.
- the rails are equipped with motors 170 and 172 for the horizontally disposed and vertically disposed rails respectively.
- the spindle 144 holds the cutting tool 102 by way of a spindle connection and a tool holder 106 .
- the spindle connection 145 (shown in FIG. 2 ) is connected to the spindle 144 and is contained within the spindle 144 .
- the tool holder 106 is connected to the spindle connection 145 and holds the cutting tool 102 .
- Various types of spindle connections are known in the art and can be used with the computer numerically controlled machine 100 .
- the spindle connection 145 is contained within the spindle 144 for the life of the spindle.
- An access plate 122 for the spindle 144 is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 .
- the first chuck 110 is provided with jaws 136 and is disposed in a stock 150 that is stationary with respect to the base 111 of the computer numerically controlled machine 100 .
- the second chuck 112 is also provided with jaws 137 , but the second chuck 112 is movable with respect to the base 111 of the computer numerically controlled machine 100 .
- the machine 100 is provided with threaded rails 138 and motors 139 for causing translation in the Z-direction of the second stock 152 via a ball screw mechanism as heretofore described.
- the stock 152 is provided with a sloped distal surface 174 and a side frame 176 with Z-sloped surfaces 177 , 178 .
- Hydraulic controls and associated indicators for the chucks 110 , 112 may be provided, such as the pressure gauges 182 and control knobs 184 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- Each stock is provided with a motor ( 161 , 162 respectively) for causing rotation of the chuck.
- the turret 108 which is best depicted in FIGS. 5 , 6 and 9 , is mounted in a turret stock 146 ( FIG. 5 ) that also engages rails 138 and that may be translated in a Z-direction, again via ball-screw devices.
- the turret 108 is provided with various turret connectors or facets 134 , as illustrated in FIG. 9 .
- Each turret connector 134 can be connected to a tool holder 135 or other connection for connecting to a cutting tool. Since the turret 108 can have a variety of turret connectors 134 and tool holders 135 , a variety of different cutting tools can be held and operated by the turret 108 .
- the turret 108 may be rotated in a C axis to present different ones of the tool holders (and hence, in many embodiments, different tools) to a workpiece.
- the illustrated embodiment permitting rotation within a range of 120° to either side of the vertical. Movement in the Y direction and rotation in the B axis are powered by motors (not shown) that are located behind the carriage 124 .
- the machine is provided with a plurality of vertically disposed leaves 180 and horizontal disposed leaves 181 to define a wall of the chamber 116 and to prevent swarf from exiting this chamber.
- the components of the machine 100 are not limited to the heretofore described components. For instance, in some instances an additional turret may be provided. In other instances, additional chucks and/or spindles may be provided. Generally, the machine is provided with one or more mechanisms for introducing a cooling liquid into the chamber 116 .
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 is provided with numerous retainers.
- Chuck 110 in combination with jaws 136 forms a retainer, as does chuck 112 in combination with jaws 137 .
- these retainers will also be used to hold a workpiece.
- the chucks and associated stocks will function in a lathe-like manner as the headstock and optional tailstock for a rotating workpiece.
- Spindle 144 and spindle connection 145 form another retainer.
- the turret 108 when equipped with plural turret connectors 134 , provides a plurality of retainers (shown in FIG. 9 ).
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 may use any of a number of different types of cutting tools known in the art or otherwise found to be suitable.
- the cutting tool 102 may be a milling tool, a drilling tool, a grinding tool, a blade tool, a broaching tool, a turning tool, or any other type of cutting tool deemed appropriate in connection with a computer numerically controlled machine 100 .
- the computer numerically controlled machine 100 may be provided with more than one type of cutting tool, and via the mechanisms of the tool changing device 143 and magazine 142 , the spindle 144 may be caused to exchange one tool for another.
- the turret 108 may be provided with one or more cutting tools 102 , and the operator may switch between cutting tools 102 by causing rotation of the turret 108 to bring a new turret connector 134 into the appropriate position.
- FIGS. 1-9 Other features of a computer numerically controlled machine include, for instance, an air blower for clearance and removal of chips, various cameras, tool calibrating devices, probes, probe receivers, and lighting features.
- the computer numerically controlled machine illustrated in FIGS. 1-9 is not the only machine of the invention, but to the contrary, other embodiments are envisioned.
- the turret 108 includes a programmable coolant nozzle 200 , which is more clearly seen in FIG. 11 .
- a spindle 144 includes a tool, such as a grinding wheel 202 that, in the illustrated embodiment, is performing a grinding operation on a workpiece 204 that is mounted in a side chuck 110 .
- the spindle 144 may be rotated about an axis R 1 that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation R 2 of the wheel 202 when the turret 108 is in a fixed position relative to a base of the machine.
- the coolant nozzle 200 in the illustrated embodiment is mounted in a rotary holder 206 that is operatively coupled to a motor, and which may be similar to tool holders 135 .
- the rotary holder 206 is capable of rotating the nozzle 200 about an axis of rotation R 4 which, in the embodiment of FIGS. 10-11 , is perpendicular to the axes of rotation R 1 , R 2 , R 3 of the spindle 144 , the wheel 202 , and the workpiece 204 , respectively.
- the motor is coupled to the computer control system of the machine.
- the motor may be internal to the turret 108 or may be external to the turret 108 .
- the nozzle 200 is fluidically coupled to a source 208 of cooling fluid, whereby, under the control of the computer control system, fluid may selectively be delivered under pressure to the nozzle 200 .
- the source 208 may include pumping and filtering equipment, as well as other known components.
- the rotary holder 206 may be a conventionally driven rotary driven holder that includes a keyed arbor that engages a corresponding structure (not shown) within the turret 108 . In some embodiments a nozzle may be disposed on a conventional nonrotary holder.
- the coolant nozzle may take different forms.
- the coolant nozzle tool may be an angled nozzle tool 200 A.
- the nozzle 200 A is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of rotation R 3 of the turret 108 .
- the tool alternatively may be a right-angle nozzle tool 200 B, and may be mounted on the side of the turret 108 .
- the nozzle is mounted on a rotary tool holder 206 and is thereby rotatable independently of the rotation of the turret 108 .
- FIGS. 12 the coolant nozzle tool may be an angled nozzle tool 200 A.
- the nozzle 200 A is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of rotation R 3 of the turret 108 .
- the tool alternatively may be a right-angle nozzle tool 200 B, and may be mounted on the side of the turret 108 .
- the nozzle is mounted on a rotary tool holder 206
- the rotary holders 206 are configured to rotate the nozzles 200 B, 200 C on an axis of rotation R 4 that is parallel to the axes of rotation R 2 , R 3 of the wheel 202 and workpiece 204 , respectively.
- the nozzle 200 E may be curved.
- the machine tool 100 preferably is a numerically controlled machine tool 100 in which the turret 108 may be translated in the X and Z directions as is conventional using conventional programming techniques.
- the chuck 110 likewise may be translated along axes perpendicular to the axis of rotation R 4 of the workpiece 204 . It is thus seen that a great degree of flexibility in the positioning of the nozzle 200 relative to the grinding wheel 202 and workpiece 204 may be achieved.
- the turret 108 may be movable in a Y-direction as well.
- the grinding wheel 202 typically will become reduced in diameter to a reduced diameter (wheel 202 ′ representing the wheel 202 after reduction in diameter).
- the speed of revolution of the grinding wheel 202 has been increased by 100% to maintain the surface velocity of the wheel.
- a constant coolant time to interface with respect to the grinding wheel 202 thus may be maintained.
- the constant time to interface may be maintained within the limits of the machine.
- the coolant angle changes from 90 degrees (shown with the nozzle in position P 1 ) to 180 degrees (in position P 2 ) but the diameter of the wheel has been reduced by 50%, and thus the time to interface remains the same.
- wheel 202 and workpiece 204 are shown as having the form of right circular cylinders, but other forms are possible.
- the position of the coolant nozzle will be controlled by the X- and Z-direction motion of the turret 108 , and then the nozzle is rotatable to control the rotary position of the nozzle.
- the nozzle may be mounted in a conventional tool holder that permits 360° rotation, such as tool holders 135 of the turret 108 depicted in FIG. 9 .
- the coolant nozzle can direct the coolant either at a contact point between the work piece 204 and the grinding wheel 202 or directly on the grinding wheel 202 for continuous viper grinding.
- FIGS. 17 and 18 show other possible orientations in which a coolant nozzles 200 F, 200 G are mounted on the turret 108 so as to direct coolant for continuous viper grinding.
- the coolant nozzle may be rotatable about any suitable axis, such as the A-, B-, and C-axes illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- the coolant nozzle 200 H, 200 I, 200 J may be rotatable about the A-, C-, or B-axes. Rotation is enabled when the coolant nozzle 200 H, 200 I, 200 J is disposed in the operating position of the turret 108 , which, in the illustrated embodiment, is at the “top” of the turret 108 .
- this operating position is the sole position at which coolant flows through a tool holder 206 disposed on the turret 108 and in which the turret motor is positioned to rotate the coolant nozzle. It is contemplated, however, that other operating positions on the turret are possible and that other axes of rotation of the coolant nozzle may be employed.
- the coolant nozzle is shown as extending at a 90° angle relative to the axes of rotation R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 of the spindle 144 , the grinding wheel 202 , and the turret 108 , respectively, but in other embodiments the coolant nozzle may extend at an oblique angle with respect to the axes of rotation.
- a slot grinding operation may be employed with the coolant nozzle 200 H illustrated in FIG. 19 delivering cooling fluid to impinge upon the grinding wheel 202 as illustrated.
- the coolant nozzle 200 I illustrated in FIG. 20 may be employed. More generally, other configurations of the coolant nozzle relative to the grinding wheel 202 and workpiece 204 are possible.
- the nozzle may be rotatable about an axis of rotation R 4 that may vary depending on the configuration of the rotary holder 206 .
- the nozzles 200 , 200 A have an axis of rotation R 4 that is in the A-axis of the machine.
- the nozzles 200 B, 200 C each have an axis of rotation that is in the C-axis of the machine.
- the nozzle may be rotatable in the B-axis of the machine, such as the nozzle 200 J shown in FIG. 21 , or on an axis oblique to the A-, B-, and C-axes.
- the coolant is supplied under pressure to the nozzle, and, in connection with viper grinding, the coolant is typically supplied under a pressure of 500-1500 psi.
- the tip 210 of the nozzle 200 K may take the form of a narrow slit. It is believed in some embodiments that the slit configuration will enable laminar coolant flow, which may be desired in some cases. Such laminar flow can enable spraying coolant from a greater distance, thus avoiding the need to position the nozzle in close proximity to the grinding wheel 202 and/or the workpiece 204 .
- Other nozzle configurations are possible.
- the tip may take the form of a surface with plural small holes (not shown). Laminar flow may be possible in other nozzle configurations.
- the nozzle 200 L may be mounted on a guard 212 of the grinding wheel 202 .
- the grinding wheel 202 may be disposed on the spindle 144 of the machine.
- the guard 212 and hence the nozzle 200 L are stationary with regard to the axis of rotation of the nozzle, i.e., the nozzle, guard, and wheel move together in the machine (although the wheel rotates and hence moves with respect to the nozzle and guard).
- the workpiece 204 and grinding wheel 202 are moved relative to one another while the guard 212 and nozzle 200 L remain stationary with respect to the axis of rotation R 2 of the grinding wheel 202 .
- the machine may (and typically will) include other nozzles for dispensing coolant. Some nozzles may operate under lower pressure (around 100 psi) than the pressures desired for viper grinding. In such cases, the machine may be equipped with plural pumps, one for lower pressure operations and one for higher pressure operations.
- One suitable high-pressure, high-volume pump is sold under the trademark CHIPBLASTER by Chipblaster of Meadville Pa.
- plural nozzles are provided, one to spray coolant onto the grinding wheel (or workpiece) before the point of contact and one to spray coolant to serve a cleaning function after the point of contact.
- a second cleaning coolant nozzle may be used but typically is not required.
- the invention has been exemplified with respect to a grinding wheel, but other tools alternatively may be employed. Grinding wheels other than disc-shaped wheels are contemplated. Similarly, the invention has been exemplified with respect to the machine shown in the figures, but other machine configurations are possible. In some embodiments, a machine may be equipped with plural turrets, and in some embodiments one or more turrets may have a Y-axis component of motion.
- the maintenance of a constant coolant contact angle or time to interface is deemed to be constant within the limits of performance of the machine.
- the maintenance of a constant time to interface is accomplished by maintaining a constant time within a predetermined tolerance range, such that the nozzle is moved relative to the wheel or workpiece in intermittent steps.
- the maintenance of a constant coolant contact angle may be accomplished by maintaining a constant angle within a predetermined tolerance range, such that, again, the nozzle is moved relative to the wheel workpiece in intermittent steps
Abstract
Disclosed in one embodiment is a computer numerically controlled machine having a coolant nozzle that is mounted on a turret of the machine and that is rotatable relative to the turret under the control of a computer control system. The nozzle is fluidically connected to a source of a coolant. The machine includes a computer control system that is operatively coupled to the various components of the machine including the nozzle. In some embodiments, the nozzle may be moved to cause a constant contact angle with respect to one of said tool and said workpiece. In other embodiments, the nozzle may be moved to cause a constant coolant time to interface. Also disclosed are related methods.
Description
- This international application claims the benefit of prior U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/892,502 filed Mar. 1, 2007, and prior U.S. regular patent application Ser. No. 12/040,602 filed Feb. 29, 2008. The entire contents of the prior patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference.
- The invention is in the field of computer numerically controlled machines. Various embodiments of the invention are in the field of coolant delivery within a computer numerically controlled machine
- Coolant is supplied in computer numerically controlled machines for various purposes. Typically, the coolant, which is an oil, an aqueous emulsion, or other liquid, is introduced under pressure via a nozzle. Grinding operations in general require adequate coolant at the point of contact between workpiece and the grinding wheel. In such operations, coolant typically is directed under pressure at the grinding wheel or workpiece or at the point of contact between the workpiece and wheel. The workpiece may itself be a cutting tool that is reground in the grinding operation or may be a functional part. In other operations, such as milling, coolant likewise may be applied to the workpiece or the tool, or applied at the tool-workpiece interface (point of contact). Also, the cooling fluid may be applied during or after a machine operation as a cleaning spray to wash away swarf.
- The prior art has provided machines that include coolant nozzles, which, in many cases, are proximate the chuck of the machine tool. With typical coolant nozzle placement, it can be difficult to control and properly direct the coolant. This can cause difficulties. For instance, in a grinding operation it is typical for the coolant to be applied to the grinding wheel, which spins and which tends to throw off the coolant via centrifugal forces. It is sometimes desirable to maintain a constant time to interface, or time between the initial contact of the coolant with the grinding wheel and the time the coolant on the wheel reaches the interface between the wheel and workpiece. The grinding wheel often erodes during a grinding operation, and the ground dimension of the workpiece can decrease, thus requiring adjustment to the coolant nozzle if a constant time-to-interface is desired. In other circumstances, it may be desirable to maintain a constant contact angle, or rotational angle between the point of contact of the coolant on the workpiece or tool and the point of contact at the workpiece interface. Again, it can be difficult to maintain a constant contact angle, particularly if the size of the tool or of the workpiece changes, or as the position of the workpiece is varied.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,772,042 B1 (assigned to Dimensional Control, Inc.) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,666,748 B2 (assigned to Makino Milling Machines Co., Ltd.) purport to provide servo-controlled programmable coolant nozzles that are used to direct coolant to grinding wheel. The heretofore described servo-controlled coolant nozzle and programmable coolant nozzle of the prior art require special machine modifications. Generally, it is desired to provide in some embodiments a coolant nozzle arrangement and in some embodiments a method that differs from the foregoing.
- The invention provides in one embodiment a machine having a turret and a coolant nozzle that is mounted on the turret in a rotary fashion on a facet of the turret, generally under the control of a computer control system. The turret typically may be rotated to expose different facets, and the coolant nozzle may be installed on one of the facets and rotated out of functional position when not in use. The coolant nozzle may comprise a nozzle and a device for rotating the nozzle. The turret typically is moveable in linear X and Z directions, and possibly in a Y direction, thus permitting the cooling nozzle to be translated and rotated to various positions. The coolant nozzle is fluidically coupled to a source of cooling fluid by which coolant may be introduced under pressure through the nozzle.
- The coolant nozzle may be moved relative to the workpiece or tool as the workpiece and tool move with respect to one another. In some embodiments, a constant coolant contact angle with respect to the wheel and workpiece may be maintained. In other embodiments, a constant time to interface for the coolant may be maintained. The constant time to interface embodiments are deemed particularly (but nor exclusively) suitable for so-called “viper” (very impressive performance extreme removal) grinding. As discussed in more detail in U.S. Pat. No. 6,123,606, viper grinding is characterized by employing a grinding wheel, typically a porous grinding wheel, that is brought to bear on a workpiece to cause a high rate of removal of workpiece material. Coolant is sprayed onto the grinding wheel, typically at high pressures (1000 psi is conventional) relative to coolant pressures employed in other machine operations. Coolant is typically absorbed by the porous grinding wheel to enable cooling of the wheel and workpiece and the coolant generally serves to clean the wheel. Viper grinding is deemed useful for materials that are difficult to machine, such as many titanium- and nickel-based materials. U.S. Pat. No. 6,123,606 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for its disclosure of a grinding operation.
- In alternative embodiments, the grinding wheel is mounted on a tool spindle of the machine, with a coolant nozzle mounted on a grinding wheel guard. The spindle may be translated and rotated about an axis that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spindle and grinding wheel.
- The invention also provides a method whereby the coolant nozzle may be moved relative to the workpiece or tool as the workpiece and tool move with respect to one another. In some embodiments the nozzle moves with respect to the axis of rotation of the grinding wheel. In other embodiments, the nozzle is stationary with respect to the axis of rotation of the grinding wheel. For instance, the nozzle may be mounted on a guard of the grinding wheel.
- In various embodiments, the invention likewise encompasses an apparatus that includes one of the structures heretofore described and a computer control system with a computer-readable medium having computer-readable code disposed thereon that, when executed, is configured to cause movement of the nozzle.
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FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a computer numerically controlled machine in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, shown with safety doors closed; -
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a computer numerically controlled machine illustrated inFIG. 1 , shown with the safety doors open; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of certain interior components of the computer numerically controlled machine illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 , depicting a machining spindle, a first chuck, a second chuck, and a turret; -
FIG. 4 a perspective view, enlarged with respect toFIG. 3 illustrating the machining spindle and the horizontally and vertically disposed rails via which the spindle may be translated; -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the first chuck, machining spindle, and turret of the machining center illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a view similar toFIG. 5 but in which a machining spindle has been translated in the Y-axis; -
FIG. 7 is a front view of the spindle, first chuck, and second chuck of the computer numerically controlled machine illustrated inFIG. 1 , including a line depicting the permitted path of rotational movement of this spindle; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the second chuck illustrated inFIG. 3 , enlarged with respect toFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first chuck and turret illustrated inFIG. 2 , depicting movement of the turret and turret stock in the Z-axis relative to the position of the turret inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 10 is a front elevation of a computer numerically controlled machine illustrating a turret-mounted coolant nozzle in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 11 is a side elevation of the computer numerically controlled machine showingFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a side elevation of a computer numerically controlled machine, showing an alternative embodiment of a coolant nozzle. -
FIG. 13 is a front elevation of a computer numerically controlled machine having another alternative coolant nozzle. -
FIG. 14 is a side elevation of the machine shownFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 15 is a representation of a side view of a machine showing motion of a grinding wheel and of the coolant nozzle tool as the wheel decreases with diameter during the grinding operation so as to maintain constant time to interface. -
FIG. 16 shows a curved coolant nozzle, without a rotary tool holder, mounted on the turret for grinding. -
FIG. 17 is a front view, andFIG. 18 is a side view, of a coolant nozzle, without a rotary tool holder, mounted on the turret for grinding, with the axis of rotation of the perpendicular to the control axis of to the work piece. -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a coolant nozzle, illustrating a coolant nozzle in a rotary tool holder, the nozzle being rotatable in an A-axis. -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a coolant nozzle, illustrating a coolant nozzle in a rotary tool holder, the nozzle being rotatable in a C-axis. -
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a coolant nozzle, illustrating the coolant nozzle in a rotary tool holder, the nozzle being rotatable in a B-axis. -
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a computer numerically controlled machine employing the coolant nozzle illustrated inFIG. 19 in a slot grinding operation. -
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a computer numerically controlled machine illustrating the coolant nozzle shown inFIG. 20 in an outside diameter rough grinding operation. -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the end of a nozzle in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 25 is a representation of a machining operation where the nozzle is mounted on a guard of a grinding wheel and is thus stationary relative to the axis of rotation of the grinding wheel, but wherein a constant time to interface is achieved by moving the nozzle and workpiece relative to one another. - Any suitable apparatus may be employed in conjunction with the methods of invention. In some embodiments, the methods are performed using a computer numerically controlled machine, illustrated generally in
FIGS. 1-9 . A computer numerically controlled machine is itself provided in other embodiments of the invention. Themachine 100 illustrated inFIGS. 1-9 is an NT-series machine, versions of which are available from Mori Seiki USA, Inc., the assignee of the present application. Other suitable computer numerically controlled machines include the NL-series machines with turret (not shown), also available from Mori Seiki USA, Inc. Other machines may be used in conjunction with the invention, including the NZ, NH, NV, and NMV machines, also available from Mori Seiki USA, Inc. - In general, with reference to the NT-series machine illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , one suitable computer numerically controlledmachine 100 has at least a first retainer and a second retainer, each of which may be one of a spindle retainer associated withspindle 144, a turret retainer associated with aturret 108, or achuck machine 100 is provided with aspindle 144, aturret 108, afirst chuck 110, and asecond chuck 112. The computer numerically controlledmachine 100 also has a computer control system operatively coupled to the first retainer and to the second retainer for controlling the retainers, as described in more detail below. It is understood that in some embodiments, the computer numerically controlledmachine 100 may not contain all of the above components, and in other embodiments, the computer numerically controlledmachine 100 may contain additional components beyond those designated herein. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the computer numerically controlledmachine 100 has amachine chamber 116 in which various operations generally take place upon a workpiece (not shown). Each of thespindle 144, theturret 108, thefirst chuck 110, and thesecond chuck 112 may be completely or partially located within themachine chamber 116. In the embodiment shown, twomoveable safety doors 118 separate the user from thechamber 116 to prevent injury to the user or interference in the operation of the computer numerically controlledmachine 100. Thesafety doors 118 can be opened to permit access to thechamber 116 as illustrated inFIG. 2 . The computer numerically controlledmachine 100 is described herein with respect to three orthogonally oriented linear axes (X, Y, and Z), depicted inFIG. 4 and described in greater detail below. Rotational axes about the X, Y and Z axes are connoted “A,” “B,” and “C” rotational axes respectively. - The computer numerically controlled
machine 100 is provided with a computer control system for controlling the various instrumentalities within the computer numerically controlled machine. In the illustrated embodiment, the machine is provided with two interlinked computer systems, a first computer system comprising a user interface system (shown generally at 114 inFIG. 1 ) and a second computer system (not illustrated) operatively connected to the first computer system. The second computer system directly controls the operations of the spindle, the turret, and the other instrumentalities of the machine, while theuser interface system 114 allows an operator to control the second computer system. Collectively, the machine control system and the user interface system, together with the various mechanisms for control of operations in the machine, may be considered a single computer control system. In some embodiments, the user operates the user interface system to impart programming to the machine; in other embodiments, programs can be loaded or transferred into the machine via external sources. It is contemplated, for instance, that programs may be loaded via a PCMCIA interface, an RS-232 interface, a universal serial bus interface (USB), or a network interface, in particular a TCP/IP network interface. In other embodiments, a machine may be controlled via conventional PLC (programmable logic controller) mechanisms (not illustrated). - As further illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the computer numerically computer controlledmachine 100 may have atool magazine 142 and atool changing device 143. These cooperate with thespindle 144 to permit the spindle to operate with plural cutting tools (shown inFIG. 1 astools 102′). Generally, a variety of cutting tools may be provided; in some embodiments, plural tools of the same type may be provided. - The
spindle 144 is mounted on acarriage assembly 120 that allows for translational movement along the X- and Z-axes, and on aram 132 that allows thespindle 144 to be moved in the Y-axis. Theram 132 is equipped with a motor to allow rotation of the spindle in the B-axis, as set forth in more detail hereinbelow. As illustrated, the carriage assembly has afirst carriage 124 that rides along two threaded vertical rails (one rail shown at 126) to cause thefirst carriage 124 andspindle 144 to translate in the X-axis. The carriage assembly also includes asecond carriage 128 that rides along two horizontally disposed threaded rails (one shown inFIG. 3 at 130) to allow movement of thesecond carriage 128 andspindle 144 in the Z-axis. Eachcarriage rails motors - The
spindle 144 holds thecutting tool 102 by way of a spindle connection and atool holder 106. The spindle connection 145 (shown inFIG. 2 ) is connected to thespindle 144 and is contained within thespindle 144. Thetool holder 106 is connected to thespindle connection 145 and holds thecutting tool 102. Various types of spindle connections are known in the art and can be used with the computer numerically controlledmachine 100. Typically, thespindle connection 145 is contained within thespindle 144 for the life of the spindle. Anaccess plate 122 for thespindle 144 is shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 . - The
first chuck 110 is provided withjaws 136 and is disposed in astock 150 that is stationary with respect to thebase 111 of the computer numerically controlledmachine 100. Thesecond chuck 112 is also provided withjaws 137, but thesecond chuck 112 is movable with respect to thebase 111 of the computer numerically controlledmachine 100. More specifically, themachine 100 is provided with threadedrails 138 andmotors 139 for causing translation in the Z-direction of thesecond stock 152 via a ball screw mechanism as heretofore described. To assist in swarf removal, thestock 152 is provided with a slopeddistal surface 174 and aside frame 176 with Z-slopedsurfaces chucks control knobs 184 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 . Each stock is provided with a motor (161, 162 respectively) for causing rotation of the chuck. - The
turret 108, which is best depicted inFIGS. 5 , 6 and 9, is mounted in a turret stock 146 (FIG. 5 ) that also engagesrails 138 and that may be translated in a Z-direction, again via ball-screw devices. Theturret 108 is provided with various turret connectors orfacets 134, as illustrated inFIG. 9 . Eachturret connector 134 can be connected to atool holder 135 or other connection for connecting to a cutting tool. Since theturret 108 can have a variety ofturret connectors 134 andtool holders 135, a variety of different cutting tools can be held and operated by theturret 108. Theturret 108 may be rotated in a C axis to present different ones of the tool holders (and hence, in many embodiments, different tools) to a workpiece. - It is thus seen that a wide range of versatile operations may be performed. With reference to
tool 102 held intool holder 106,such tool 102 may be brought to bear against a workpiece (not shown) held by one or both ofchucks tool 102, areplacement tool 102 may be retrieved from thetool magazine 142 by means of thetool changing device 143. With reference toFIGS. 4 and 5 , thespindle 144 may be translated in the X and Z directions (shown inFIG. 4 ) and Y direction (shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 ). Rotation in the B-axis is depicted inFIG. 7 , the illustrated embodiment permitting rotation within a range of 120° to either side of the vertical. Movement in the Y direction and rotation in the B axis are powered by motors (not shown) that are located behind thecarriage 124. Generally, as seen inFIGS. 2 and 7 , the machine is provided with a plurality of vertically disposed leaves 180 and horizontaldisposed leaves 181 to define a wall of thechamber 116 and to prevent swarf from exiting this chamber. - The components of the
machine 100 are not limited to the heretofore described components. For instance, in some instances an additional turret may be provided. In other instances, additional chucks and/or spindles may be provided. Generally, the machine is provided with one or more mechanisms for introducing a cooling liquid into thechamber 116. - In the illustrated embodiment, the computer numerically controlled
machine 100 is provided with numerous retainers.Chuck 110 in combination withjaws 136 forms a retainer, as does chuck 112 in combination withjaws 137. In many instances these retainers will also be used to hold a workpiece. For instance, the chucks and associated stocks will function in a lathe-like manner as the headstock and optional tailstock for a rotating workpiece.Spindle 144 andspindle connection 145 form another retainer. Similarly, theturret 108, when equipped withplural turret connectors 134, provides a plurality of retainers (shown inFIG. 9 ). - The computer numerically controlled
machine 100 may use any of a number of different types of cutting tools known in the art or otherwise found to be suitable. For instance, thecutting tool 102 may be a milling tool, a drilling tool, a grinding tool, a blade tool, a broaching tool, a turning tool, or any other type of cutting tool deemed appropriate in connection with a computer numerically controlledmachine 100. As discussed above, the computer numerically controlledmachine 100 may be provided with more than one type of cutting tool, and via the mechanisms of thetool changing device 143 andmagazine 142, thespindle 144 may be caused to exchange one tool for another. Similarly, theturret 108 may be provided with one ormore cutting tools 102, and the operator may switch betweencutting tools 102 by causing rotation of theturret 108 to bring anew turret connector 134 into the appropriate position. - Other features of a computer numerically controlled machine include, for instance, an air blower for clearance and removal of chips, various cameras, tool calibrating devices, probes, probe receivers, and lighting features. The computer numerically controlled machine illustrated in
FIGS. 1-9 is not the only machine of the invention, but to the contrary, other embodiments are envisioned. - With reference to
FIG. 10 , theturret 108 includes aprogrammable coolant nozzle 200, which is more clearly seen inFIG. 11 . Aspindle 144 includes a tool, such as agrinding wheel 202 that, in the illustrated embodiment, is performing a grinding operation on aworkpiece 204 that is mounted in aside chuck 110. Thespindle 144 may be rotated about an axis R1 that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation R2 of thewheel 202 when theturret 108 is in a fixed position relative to a base of the machine. Thecoolant nozzle 200 in the illustrated embodiment is mounted in arotary holder 206 that is operatively coupled to a motor, and which may be similar totool holders 135. Therotary holder 206 is capable of rotating thenozzle 200 about an axis of rotation R4 which, in the embodiment ofFIGS. 10-11 , is perpendicular to the axes of rotation R1, R2, R3 of thespindle 144, thewheel 202, and theworkpiece 204, respectively. The motor is coupled to the computer control system of the machine. The motor may be internal to theturret 108 or may be external to theturret 108. Thenozzle 200 is fluidically coupled to asource 208 of cooling fluid, whereby, under the control of the computer control system, fluid may selectively be delivered under pressure to thenozzle 200. Thesource 208 may include pumping and filtering equipment, as well as other known components. Therotary holder 206 may be a conventionally driven rotary driven holder that includes a keyed arbor that engages a corresponding structure (not shown) within theturret 108. In some embodiments a nozzle may be disposed on a conventional nonrotary holder. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 12-14 , the coolant nozzle may take different forms. For instance, as shown inFIG. 12 , the coolant nozzle tool may be anangled nozzle tool 200A. In this embodiment, thenozzle 200A is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of rotation R3 of theturret 108. As shown inFIGS. 13-14 , the tool alternatively may be a right-angle nozzle tool 200B, and may be mounted on the side of theturret 108. In each of these embodiments, the nozzle is mounted on arotary tool holder 206 and is thereby rotatable independently of the rotation of theturret 108. In the embodiment ofFIGS. 13-14 , therotary holders 206 are configured to rotate thenozzles wheel 202 andworkpiece 204, respectively. In a further embodiment, as shown inFIG. 16 , thenozzle 200E may be curved. - The
machine tool 100 preferably is a numerically controlledmachine tool 100 in which theturret 108 may be translated in the X and Z directions as is conventional using conventional programming techniques. Preferably, thechuck 110 likewise may be translated along axes perpendicular to the axis of rotation R4 of theworkpiece 204. It is thus seen that a great degree of flexibility in the positioning of thenozzle 200 relative to thegrinding wheel 202 andworkpiece 204 may be achieved. In some embodiments, theturret 108 may be movable in a Y-direction as well. - As shown in
FIG. 15 , during the grinding operation, thegrinding wheel 202 typically will become reduced in diameter to a reduced diameter (wheel 202′ representing thewheel 202 after reduction in diameter). The speed of revolution of thegrinding wheel 202 has been increased by 100% to maintain the surface velocity of the wheel. By moving thegrinding wheel 202 relative to the workpiece, as shown via path P, and by moving thecoolant nozzle 200D from position P1 to position P2 (indicated by 200D′), a constant coolant time to interface with respect to thegrinding wheel 202 thus may be maintained. The constant time to interface may be maintained within the limits of the machine. The coolant angle changes from 90 degrees (shown with the nozzle in position P1) to 180 degrees (in position P2) but the diameter of the wheel has been reduced by 50%, and thus the time to interface remains the same. - Various modifications of the above may be made. For instance, the
wheel 202 andworkpiece 204 are shown as having the form of right circular cylinders, but other forms are possible. - The position of the coolant nozzle will be controlled by the X- and Z-direction motion of the
turret 108, and then the nozzle is rotatable to control the rotary position of the nozzle. The nozzle may be mounted in a conventional tool holder that permits 360° rotation, such astool holders 135 of theturret 108 depicted inFIG. 9 . The coolant nozzle can direct the coolant either at a contact point between thework piece 204 and thegrinding wheel 202 or directly on thegrinding wheel 202 for continuous viper grinding. -
FIGS. 17 and 18 show other possible orientations in which acoolant nozzles turret 108 so as to direct coolant for continuous viper grinding. - The coolant nozzle may be rotatable about any suitable axis, such as the A-, B-, and C-axes illustrated in
FIG. 4 . As shown, for instance, inFIGS. 19-21 respectively, thecoolant nozzle coolant nozzle turret 108, which, in the illustrated embodiment, is at the “top” of theturret 108. Generally, this operating position is the sole position at which coolant flows through atool holder 206 disposed on theturret 108 and in which the turret motor is positioned to rotate the coolant nozzle. It is contemplated, however, that other operating positions on the turret are possible and that other axes of rotation of the coolant nozzle may be employed. Likewise, the coolant nozzle is shown as extending at a 90° angle relative to the axes of rotation R1, R2, and R3 of thespindle 144, thegrinding wheel 202, and theturret 108, respectively, but in other embodiments the coolant nozzle may extend at an oblique angle with respect to the axes of rotation. - It is thus seen that various configurations are possible. For instance, with respect to
FIG. 22 , a slot grinding operation may be employed with thecoolant nozzle 200H illustrated inFIG. 19 delivering cooling fluid to impinge upon thegrinding wheel 202 as illustrated. Alternatively, as shown inFIG. 23 with regard to the outside diameter rough grinding operation, the coolant nozzle 200I illustrated inFIG. 20 may be employed. More generally, other configurations of the coolant nozzle relative to thegrinding wheel 202 andworkpiece 204 are possible. - The nozzle may be rotatable about an axis of rotation R4 that may vary depending on the configuration of the
rotary holder 206. For example, in the embodiments shown inFIGS. 10-12 , thenozzles FIGS. 13-14 , thenozzles nozzle 200J shown inFIG. 21 , or on an axis oblique to the A-, B-, and C-axes. - The coolant is supplied under pressure to the nozzle, and, in connection with viper grinding, the coolant is typically supplied under a pressure of 500-1500 psi. As shown in
FIG. 24 , thetip 210 of thenozzle 200K may take the form of a narrow slit. It is believed in some embodiments that the slit configuration will enable laminar coolant flow, which may be desired in some cases. Such laminar flow can enable spraying coolant from a greater distance, thus avoiding the need to position the nozzle in close proximity to thegrinding wheel 202 and/or theworkpiece 204. Other nozzle configurations are possible. For instance, the tip may take the form of a surface with plural small holes (not shown). Laminar flow may be possible in other nozzle configurations. - As shown in
FIG. 25 , thenozzle 200L may be mounted on aguard 212 of thegrinding wheel 202. In this embodiment, thegrinding wheel 202 may be disposed on thespindle 144 of the machine. Theguard 212 and hence thenozzle 200L are stationary with regard to the axis of rotation of the nozzle, i.e., the nozzle, guard, and wheel move together in the machine (although the wheel rotates and hence moves with respect to the nozzle and guard). To maintain a constant coolant contact angle, theworkpiece 204 andgrinding wheel 202 are moved relative to one another while theguard 212 andnozzle 200L remain stationary with respect to the axis of rotation R2 of thegrinding wheel 202. - The machine may (and typically will) include other nozzles for dispensing coolant. Some nozzles may operate under lower pressure (around 100 psi) than the pressures desired for viper grinding. In such cases, the machine may be equipped with plural pumps, one for lower pressure operations and one for higher pressure operations. One suitable high-pressure, high-volume pump is sold under the trademark CHIPBLASTER by Chipblaster of Meadville Pa. In some cases, plural nozzles are provided, one to spray coolant onto the grinding wheel (or workpiece) before the point of contact and one to spray coolant to serve a cleaning function after the point of contact. For viper grinding, a second cleaning coolant nozzle may be used but typically is not required.
- The invention has been exemplified with respect to a grinding wheel, but other tools alternatively may be employed. Grinding wheels other than disc-shaped wheels are contemplated. Similarly, the invention has been exemplified with respect to the machine shown in the figures, but other machine configurations are possible. In some embodiments, a machine may be equipped with plural turrets, and in some embodiments one or more turrets may have a Y-axis component of motion.
- The maintenance of a constant coolant contact angle or time to interface is deemed to be constant within the limits of performance of the machine. In some embodiments, the maintenance of a constant time to interface is accomplished by maintaining a constant time within a predetermined tolerance range, such that the nozzle is moved relative to the wheel or workpiece in intermittent steps. Similarly, the maintenance of a constant coolant contact angle may be accomplished by maintaining a constant angle within a predetermined tolerance range, such that, again, the nozzle is moved relative to the wheel workpiece in intermittent steps
- All references, including publications, patent applications, and patents, cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference. Any description of certain embodiments as “preferred” embodiments, and other recitation of embodiments, features, or ranges as being preferred, is not deemed to be limiting, and the invention is deemed to encompass embodiments that are presently deemed to be less preferred. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein, is intended to illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention. Any statement herein as to the nature or benefits of the invention or of the preferred embodiments is not intended to be limiting. This invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited herein as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the invention unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The description herein of any reference or patent, even if identified as “prior,” is not intended to constitute a concession that such reference or patent is available as prior art against the present invention.
Claims (25)
1. An apparatus comprising:
plural holders including at least two of a first chuck, a second chuck, and a spindle, one of said holders configured to retain a workpiece and the other of said holders configured to retain a tool for causing removal of material from said workpiece;
a turret having plural facets, at least one of said facets including a nozzle, said nozzle being fluidically coupled to source of a cooling fluid deliverable under pressure to said nozzle; and
a computer control system operatively coupled to said plural holders and to said turret, said computer control system including a computer readable medium having disposed thereon executable code which, when executed, is configured to cause relative movement of said first holder and said second holder and to permit rotation of said turret to a coolant operative position and to permit the selective introduction of coolant through said nozzle, said coolant nozzle being rotatable under control of said computer control system with respect to said turret.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , including an additional coolant nozzle.
3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , including a motor operatively coupled to said computer control system and configured to rotate said coolant nozzle, said motor being external to said turret.
4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , including a motor operatively coupled to said computer control system and configured to rotate said coolant nozzle, said motor being internal to said turret.
5. An apparatus according to claim 2 , said nozzle being rotatable in an A-axis.
6. An apparatus according to claim 2 , said nozzle being rotatable in a B-axis.
7. An apparatus according to claim 2 , said nozzle being rotatable in a C-axis.
8. An apparatus according to claim 1 , said nozzle being disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of rotation of the turret.
9. An apparatus according to claim 1 , said code being configured to adjust the relative position of said first holder and said second holder and to adjust the position of said coolant nozzle to maintain a constant contact angle relative to one of said workpiece and said tool.
10. An apparatus according to claim 1 , said code being configured to adjust the relative position of said first holder and said second holder and to adjust the position of said coolant nozzle to maintain a constant coolant time to interface.
11. An apparatus according to claim 10 , one of said holders including a grinding wheel.
12. A method comprising:
in a machine having a first holder, a second holder, and a turret, said turret including plural facets, at least one facet having a coolant nozzle disposed thereon, said coolant nozzle being fluidically coupled to source of a cooling fluid deliverable under pressure to said nozzle, said first and second holder each being one of a first chuck, a second chuck, and a spindle, and a computer control system operatively coupled to said first holder, said second holder, and said turret, said first holder including a tool and said second holder including a workpiece, said coolant nozzle being rotatable under control of said computer control system relative to said turret,
moving said tool relative to said workpiece to cause material to be removed from said workpiece, and
introducing coolant through said nozzle.
13. A method according to claim 12 , the method including rotating said coolant nozzle.
14. A method according to claim 13 , said coolant nozzle being rotatable in an A-axis.
15. A method according to claim 13 , said coolant nozzle being rotatable in a B-axis.
16. A method according to claim 13 , said coolant nozzle being rotatable in a C-axis.
17. A method according to claim 12 , comprising adjusting the position of said tool and said workpiece and moving said coolant nozzle to cause a constant contact angle with respect to one of said tool and said workpiece.
18. A method according to claim 12 , comprising adjusting the position of said tool and said workpiece and moving said coolant nozzle to cause a constant coolant time to interface.
19. A method according to claim 18 , said tool comprising a grinding wheel.
20. A method according to claim 12 , said coolant nozzle dispensing coolant in a laminar flow.
21. A method comprising:
in a machine comprising a first holder, and a rotatable grinding wheel disposed in said first holder, a second holder holding a workpiece, and a coolant nozzle that is stationary relative to the axis of rotation of said grinding wheel, said coolant nozzle being fluidically coupled to source of a coolant fluid deliverable under pressure to said nozzle,
rotating said grinding wheel when in contact with said workpiece to cause material to be removed from said workpiece, and
moving said workpiece relative to said coolant nozzle in a manner effective to maintain a constant coolant time to interface.
22. A method according to claim 21 , said coolant nozzle being disposed on a guard of said grinding wheel.
23. A method according to claim 21 , said coolant nozzle dispensing coolant in a laminar flow.
24. An apparatus comprising:
a machine comprising a first holder, and a rotatable grinding wheel disposed in said first holder, a second holder holding a workpiece, a coolant nozzle that is stationary relative to the axis of rotation of said grinding wheel, said coolant nozzle being fluidically coupled to source of a coolant fluid deliverable under pressure to said nozzle, and a computer control system operatively coupled to said first and second holder, said computer control system including a computer readable medium having disposed thereon executable code which, when executed, is configured to cause movement of said workpiece relative to said coolant nozzle in a manner effective to maintain a constant coolant time to interface.
25. An apparatus according to claim 24 , said coolant nozzle being disposed on a guard of said grinding wheel.
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