Provided is a machine tool system that can supply an appropriate amount of lubricating oil to a machine tool according to the operation thereof. The machine tool system comprises: a lubricating oil supply unit that supplies a lubricating oil to a feed shaft of a machine tool; a code analysis unit that analyzes a machining program and determines whether a specific reciprocating operation is to be carried out at the feed shaft; and a control unit which, if it has been determined that the specific reciprocating operation is to be carried out, changes the supply of the lubricating oil via the lubricating oil supply unit to an exclusive pattern when the machine tool carries out the specific reciprocating operation.

A processing apparatus includes a chuck table having a holding surface for holding a workpiece; a horizontal moving mechanism that moves the chuck table in a horizontal direction and is supplied with a first oil; and a vertical moving mechanism that moves a processing unit in a vertical direction and is supplied with a second oil. Before mounting the workpiece on the holding surface, the holding surface is imaged by a camera while being irradiated with light, and it is examined whether or not the picked-up image is emitting light. If there is a light-emitting part in the picked-up image, it is determined that oil is adhered to the light-emitting part.

A processing apparatus includes a chuck table having a holding surface for holding a workpiece; a horizontal moving mechanism that moves the chuck table in a horizontal direction and is supplied with a first oil; and a vertical moving mechanism that moves a processing unit in a vertical direction and is supplied with a second oil. Before mounting the workpiece on the holding surface, the holding surface is imaged by a camera while being irradiated with light, and it is examined whether or not the picked-up image is emitting light. If there is a light-emitting part in the picked-up image, it is determined that oil is adhered to the light-emitting part.

A method for determining lubricant consumption by a transmission mechanism disposed on a machine tool includes steps of: a) estimating, based on an operational speed and a predetermined first predictive model, a total operational physical quantity; b) estimating, based on an individual operational physical quantity and the total operational physical quantity, a total operational count; c) receiving actuation information from the machine tool, and calculating a partial operational count based on the actuation information; and d) calculating, based on the partial operational count and the total operational count, a ratio between an amount of lubricant consumption within a time period and a total amount of lubricant.

A machine includes a linear drive mechanism, a motor configured to drive the linear drive mechanism, a lubrication agent supply pipe through which a lubrication agent is supplied to the linear drive mechanism, a lubrication agent supply device having a pump and configured to supply the lubrication agent to the linear drive mechanism via the lubrication agent supply pipe, and a controller configured to control the linear drive mechanism, wherein the controller changes a supply interval with which the lubrication agent supply device supplies the lubrication agent to the linear drive mechanism, based on one of a load applied on the linear drive mechanism and an amount of a cutting fluid used by the machine.

A method for determining lubricant consumption by a transmission mechanism disposed on a machine tool includes steps of: a) estimating, based on an operational speed and a predetermined first predictive model, a total operational physical quantity; b) estimating, based on an individual operational physical quantity and the total operational physical quantity, a total operational count; c) receiving actuation information from the machine tool, and calculating a partial operational count based on the actuation information; and d) calculating, based on the partial operational count and the total operational count, a ratio between an amount of lubricant consumption within a time period and a total amount of lubricant.

An adjustable automatic fluid dispensing apparatus includes one or more inlets for receiving fluid or fluids to be mixed and dispensed. A flow sensor is provided in flow communication with the inlet for sensing the amount of fluid that is passing through the apparatus. A solenoid valve is in flow communication with the inlet and flow sensor for controlling the flow amount of fluid to be dispensed. An outlet is utilized in flow communication with the inlet and flow sensor for dispensing fluid out of the apparatus into a bucket or machine reservoir. A programmable control unit is utilized for adjustably controlling any mixing of the fluids, the flow sensor and solenoid valve to dispense a desired settable amount of the fluid from the apparatus.

Provided is a machine tool system that can supply an appropriate amount of lubricating oil to a machine tool according to the operation thereof. The machine tool system comprises: a lubricating oil supply unit that supplies a lubricating oil to a feed shaft of a machine tool; a code analysis unit that analyzes a machining program and determines whether a specific reciprocating operation is to be carried out at the feed shaft; and a control unit which, if it has been determined that the specific reciprocating operation is to be carried out, changes the supply of the lubricating oil via the lubricating oil supply unit to an exclusive pattern when the machine tool carries out the specific reciprocating operation.