Machines for the Separative Machining of Plate-Shaped Workpieces

摘要

The invention relates machines and methods for separative machining of workpieces. The machines include a first movement unit to move the workpiece in a first direction, a second movement unit including a machining head to emit the processing beam, and a third movement unit. The second movement unit moves the machining head in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to direct the processing beam onto the workpiece. The machines include a first workpiece support unit including a first workpiece-bearing face and a second workpiece support unit including a second workpiece-bearing face spaced apart by a gap. One or more of at least a part of the first workpiece support unit, at least a part of the second workpiece support unit and at least one support element are configured to move with respect to one another in the first direction to vary the width of the gap.

主权项

1. A machine for the separative machining of a plate-shaped workpiece into at least one workpiece part and a residual workpiece by a processing beam, the machine comprising:
a first movement unit configured to move the workpiece in a first direction (X); a second movement unit comprising a machining head configured to emit the processing beam, wherein the second movement unit is configured to move the machining head in a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X) to direct the processing beam onto the workpiece; a first workpiece support unit including a first workpiece bearing face for supporting the workpiece; a second workpiece support unit including a second workpiece bearing face for supporting the workpiece, wherein the first workpiece support unit and the first workpiece bearing face are spaced apart by a gap from the second workpiece support unit and the second workpiece bearing face, wherein the gap extends along the second direction (Y), wherein one or more of at least a part of the first workpiece support unit, at least a part of the second workpiece support unit and at least one support element that is movable between the first workpiece bearing face and the second workpiece bearing face are configured to move with respect to one another in the first direction (X) to vary the width (b) of the gap; and a third movement unit for moving the machining head in the first direction (X) within the gap.