James May Wiles

US Patent:

40743500, Feb 14, 1978

Filed:

Mar 3, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/663538

Inventors:

Gerald V. Roch - Indianapolis IN
James P. Wiles - Olean NY

Assignee:

Hurco Manufacturing Company Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

B21D 502

US Classification:

364107

Abstract:

A microprocessor unit (MPU), together with appropriate memory devices of the read only (ROM) and random access (RAM) type, and peripheral interface adapters (PIA), light emitting diode (LED) displays, and back lighted information displays, is included in a pendant control cabinet having on the front thereof a control panel with arrays of push-buttons for entering data and instructions, and windows displaying data and operational information. The pendant control is mountable as original equipment or as a retrofit installation to a machine tool, such as a press brake or milling machine, to control tool or gauge slide drives for positioning as needed during the desired sequences of operation.

US Patent:

D2439603, Apr 5, 1977

Filed:

Mar 5, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/555453

Inventors:

Gerald V. Roch - Indianapolis IN
James P. Wiles - Olean NY

Assignee:

Hurco Manufacturing Company, Inc.

International Classification:

D1303

US Classification:

D15138

US Patent:

D2450267, Jul 12, 1977

Filed:

Mar 14, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/558214

Inventors:

Gerald V. Roch - Indianapolis IN
James P. Wiles - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

Hurco Manufacturing Company, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

D1303

US Classification:

D15138

US Patent:

44777540, Oct 16, 1984

Filed:

Sep 25, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/305511

Inventors:

Gerald V. Roch - Indianapolis IN
James P. Wiles - Olean NY
Chris L. Hadley - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

Hurco Mfg. Co. Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G05B 1942

US Classification:

318568

Abstract:

A microprocessor numerical control for a milling machine including means for programming part features by the machine operator at the machine location. The control apparatus includes a CRT display which provides an inquiry system, and a keyboard for entry of data by the machine operator. The control system further includes a tape cassette deck operable to read or write data or program material into or out of the processor memory. The control system regulates motion in the X, Y and Z directions for the milling machine and also includes an external feed rate adjustment for either the XY plane or the Z axis direction which may be utilized by the machine operator to affect the programmed feed rates. There is further provided automatic tool length calibration and cutter diameter compensation for milling operations.