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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 18, 1993
Timothy R Pryor, Windsor, CA;
Sensor Adaptive Machines, Inc., Windsor, CA;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for 'Intelligent' control of production processes such as machining, casting, heat treating and welding are disclosed. The key enabler of such control is electro-optical or other suitable sensors, generally non contact, capable of rapidly and accurately acquiring data from parts and tools used to produce them in a production 'in-process' environment. Systems are disclosed to control not only the instant operation, but those processes connected therewith, both upstream and downstream. Data bases are generated and knowledge bases are used. Application of the invention can improve quality and productivity, and allow the production of parts which have unusual or individual material characteristics.