Title:
【発明の名称】複数の彫刻ヘッドを用いた彫刻方法および彫刻装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH11504273
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
This system and method relates to an engraving system and method for engraving a pattern using a plurality of engraving devices. The engraving system discloses apparatus and method for sequencing and engraving of the plurality of engraving devices such that when the areas engraved by those heads meet to provide a continuous engraved pattern. The system and method utilizes an imaging system for imaging the engraved areas associated with each engraving head so that the heads or signals driving the heads may be adjusted to further facilitate providing engraved areas which appear as if they had been engraved by a single engraving head when, for example, the engraved area of one head meets the engraved area of another head. Also, disclosed is a method for sequencing and transmitting image data associated with an image to be engraved in order to accommodate any cylindrical offset or the angular displacement between, for example, two engraving heads that are positioned in a generally opposed relationship.
Inventors:
Becket, tony di
Holden, Rallydi
David Sahl
Holden, Rallydi
David Sahl
Application Number:
JP53254596A
Publication Date:
April 20, 1999
Filing Date:
April 05, 1996
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Ohio Electronic In Gravers Inc.
International Classes:
B41C1/02; B41C1/04; B41C1/045; B44B3/00; B44B3/04; B44B3/06; G05B19/401; H04N1/00; H04N1/047; H04N1/203; H04N1/06; H04N1/19; H04N1/40; (IPC1-7): B41C1/045; B44B3/04
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Masatake Shiga (1 person outside)