Title:
NUMERICAL CONTROL LATHE
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP3283303
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To provide a new numerically controlled lathe which has got rid of such defects inherent in a conventional multi-axis NC lathe as being difficult to make programming and tooling and being expensive and which can satisfactorily be a substitute for a single axis or a multi-axis automated lathe structured in a cram system.
CONSTITUTION: A plurality of spindle tables are installed on a bed 1 in such a sway that spindle axes 7A, 7B, 7C are situated parallel, and a tool rest supporting table 10 is installed on the bed 1 positioned ahead of the spindle tables, and on this supporting table 10, mounting is made in such a way as mating with the respective spindles. A plurality of tool rests 12A, 12B, 12C are furnished which are arranged movable independently in the first direction perpendicular to the corresponding spindle axis. Therein the spindle tables or tool rests 12A, 12B, 12C are relatively movable independently in the spindle axis direction, and processing spaces 20A, 20B, 20C are provided between the spindle and the tool rest 12A, 12B, 12C mating with the applicable spindle.
Inventors:
Kenji Sugimoto
Application Number:
JP28360592A
Publication Date:
May 20, 2002
Filing Date:
September 30, 1992
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
International Classes:
B23B3/30; B23B25/00; B23Q11/08; (IPC1-7): B23B3/30; B23B25/00; B23Q11/08
Domestic Patent References:
| JP6374502A | ||||
| JP6034201A | ||||
| JP62277201A | ||||
| JP60149738U | ||||
| JP4621154B1 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yoshinori Tanabe