摘要 |
<p>A machine tool control method is disclosed employing a machine tool for carrying out a work producing process having a cutting implement for machining a workpiece according to the process, the cutting implement comprising a first part having a shank and a second part having a cutting surface and, optionally a tool holder, a sensor device provided on the second part of the cutting implement for sensing at least one condition of the process, and a machine controller, the method comprising: operating the machine under the control of the machine controller to cause a process to commence, sensing at least one condition of the process, and adapting controller or sensor based cutting parameters during the process in accordance with the sensed condition. The cutting implement may be changeable during the process. The process can be a single cutting operation. Sensor based parameters can be adapted independently of the machine controller.</p> |