Estimation Of Orientation Of A Cutting Tool
Patent No. EP3292929 (titled "Estimation Of Orientation Of A Cutting Tool") was filed by Sandvik on Sep 9, 2016. The application was issued on Jul 2, 2025.
Patent Summary
A cutting tool for turning operations that estimates its orientation using integrated sensors. The tool bar, cutting head, and sensor are designed to work together to provide output enabling estimation of the tool's rotational orientation relative to its axis. The sensor can be located within the tool bar, protected from chips and debris generated during machining. The estimated orientation can be communicated to the user through a display or interface, enabling precise control of the cutting tool.
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EP3292929
- Application Number
- EP16188131A
- Filing Date
- Sep 9, 2016
- Status
- Patent Maintained As Amended
- May 29, 2025
- Publication Date
- Jul 2, 2025
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