System for managing tool life on CNC machines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9753451
APP PUB NO 20160161939A1
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14559008

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A system for managing the longevity of tools of a programmable CNC machine including means for inputting into the machine control a designation of a tool for use therein, means for recording the time of usage of such tool, means for computing the cumulative time of usage of such tool over a lifetime of usage thereof, means for computing the average time of usage of such tool and means for signaling the usage of such tool for a selected percentage of such average time.

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THERMWOOD CORPORATION904 DALE-BUFFALOVILLE ROAD DALE IN 47523-9057

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Susnjara, Kenneth J Birdseye, US 160 1644

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