摘要 |
<p>A variable position nozzle assembly (101) for a milling or grinding machine where a nozzle (105) is positioned to target coolant to the cutting area of a chosen tool. Each tool may have a different length or cutting or grinding surface width. The CNC program that directs tool motion and tool changes, re-aims the variable position nozzle assembly based on a chosen tool and the dynamic position of the tool as it traverses a workpiece. Postioning of the nozzle (105) is effected through an adjustment plate 109 rotated by a stepper motor (111). This causes the nozzle (105) which is mounted to a base plate (103) to swivel in guide slots (401) provided in a static guide (107).</p> |