Mechanical construction and mfr. of inscribed scales and dials - involve control of flat bed plotter by special CAD program directing movements of standard pen over entire layout

摘要

The customer's requirements are entered into a CAD system with a data bank contg. explicit portions of layout which are brought together to form the complete scale. A special plotting algorithm is used with a single standard scriber on a sheet of varnished, screen-printed or plastic-coated metal, plastic transparent or coloured film, cardboard or paper. Immediate flow of ink is guaranteed by a writing zone provided outside the area of the scale itself. ADVANTAGE - Flexible and rapid prodn. to common standard and level of quality for all customers can be combined with just-in-time prod..