A method for generating control command data for controlling a CNC-lathe to perform a turning operation by means of a turning tool. The method includes the steps of generating control command data for commanding the turning tool to perform a first turning pass and a second turning pass, wherein a maximum cutting depth of the second turning pass is greater than a maximum cutting depth of the first turning pass.

A method for generating control command data for controlling a CNC-lathe to perform a turning operation by means of a turning tool. The method includes the steps of: generating control command data for commanding the turning tool to go into cut at a point of the unmachined inner surface, which is most far away from the end position; and commanding the turning tool to move along the inner surface towards the end position until either: the turning tool reaches the end position, or a cutting depth is equal to or greater than one of either: the maximum allowed cutting depth or the recommended cutting depth, whereby the turning tool is commanded to move away from the inner surface; or the turning tool reaches a predefined position, whereby the turning tool is commanded to move away from the inner surface.

An automated container cutting system for cutting a container includes a cutting platform and a cutting tool held by the cutting platform. The cutting tool is configured to cut the container. The automated container cutting system includes a force feedback sensor operatively connected to the cutting tool such that the force feedback sensor is configured to measure resistive force exerted on the cutting tool. The automated container cutting system includes at least one processor communicatively coupled to the force feedback sensor. The processor is configured to receive resistive force data from the force feedback sensor. The resistive force data represents resistive force exerted on the cutting tool as the cutting tool pierces a wall of the container. The at least one processor is configured to determine whether the cutting tool has penetrated through the wall of the container using the received resistive force data.

An automated container cutting system for cutting a container includes a cutting platform and a cutting tool held by the cutting platform. The cutting tool is configured to cut the container. The automated container cutting system includes a force feedback sensor operatively connected to the cutting tool such that the force feedback sensor is configured to measure resistive force exerted on the cutting tool. The automated container cutting system includes at least one processor communicatively coupled to the force feedback sensor. The processor is configured to receive resistive force data from the force feedback sensor. The resistive force data represents resistive force exerted on the cutting tool as the cutting tool pierces a wall of the container. The at least one processor is configured to determine whether the cutting tool has penetrated through the wall of the container using the received resistive force data.

A technique provides for wireless control of a machine tool, e.g. a portable machine tool used on-site. According to an embodiment, a motor is connected with a tool post assembly via a gearbox. The motor is coupled with a machine controller, and the tool post assembly is mounted proximate an object to be machined. For example, the object may be machined via a cutting tool mounted to a cutter post of the tool post assembly. The machine controller operates to control movement of the cutter post along a desired axis during the cutting operation. The machine controller and thus the cutting operation, however, are controlled wirelessly according to control instructions provided via a control device, e.g. a handheld control device, which is placed in wireless communication with the machine controller.

A device for cutting a sink opening in a countertop is described. The device includes a base for receiving and securing the countertop. It also includes a cutting assembly that has a rotating cutting tool and a servomotor for controlling a depth of the rotating cutting tool, multiple sets of guide rails attached to said base wherein said cutting assembly moves along said rails; a position controller which controls the position of said cutting assembly and the depth of the rotating cutting tool. The controller uses digital templates of sink openings to position the cutting assembly along the guide rails and sets the depth of the cutting tool.

A technique provides for wireless control of a machine tool, e.g. a portable machine tool used on-site. According to an embodiment, a motor is connected with a tool post assembly via a gearbox. The motor is coupled with a machine controller, and the tool post assembly is mounted proximate an object to be machined. For example, the object may be machined via a cutting tool mounted to a cutter post of the tool post assembly. The machine controller operates to control movement of the cutter post along a desired axis during the cutting operation. The machine controller and thus the cutting operation, however, are controlled wirelessly according to control instructions provided via a control device, e.g. a handheld control device, which is placed in wireless communication with the machine controller.

A method for generating control command data for controlling a CNC-lathe to perform a turning operation by means of a turning tool. The method includes the steps of: generating control command data for commanding the turning tool to go into cut at a point of the unmachined inner surface, which is most far away from the end position; and commanding the turning tool to move along the inner surface towards the end position until either: the turning tool reaches the end position, or a cutting depth is equal to or greater than one of either: the maximum allowed cutting depth or the recommended cutting depth, whereby the turning tool is commanded to move away from the inner surface; or the turning tool reaches a predefined position, whereby the turning tool is commanded to move away from the inner surface.