Daniel C Garafola

Title: Daniel C. Garafola and Intelligent Machining Workstation Logic.

Introduction

Daniel C. Garafola is an inventor associated with Coventry, Connecticut, and the General Electric Company. His patent work addresses the coordination and automation of machining workstations.

Latest Patents

Garafola is credited with 1 patent, titled “Intelligent Machining Workstation Operating Logic.” The invention describes a host computer connected to one or more machining workstations, each equipped with an electronic controller. The controller uses operating logic to manage machining functions, such as moving a workpiece held by a chuck relative to a machining tool.

The workstation also uses automation logic to coordinate tasks including initialization, communication with the host, quality control, coolant supply, swarf removal, and workpiece tracking. Additional functions include interfacing with automated guided vehicles, managing tools, recording and reporting data, handling part-program completion or interruption, and detecting and recovering from tool wear or breakage.

Career Highlights

Garafola’s listed patent reflects work on integrating machining operations with automated workstation management. By bringing operational and automation controls together, the system is designed to coordinate multiple processes involved in machining.

Collaborations

The provided information names Paul D. Colananni and Allan R. Barlow as Garafola’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or establish them as co-inventors.

Conclusion

Daniel C. Garafola’s patent describes an integrated approach to controlling and automating machining workstations, covering both production functions and supporting tasks.