Previews for computer numerically controlled fabrication

    公开(公告)号:US11698622B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-11

    申请号:US17196906

    申请日:2021-03-09

    Applicant: Glowforge Inc.

    CPC classification number: G05B19/40933 G05B19/4068 G05B19/4155

    Abstract: A method for computer numerically controlled processing may include generating a user interface to enable the configuration of an edge treatment. The user interface may also be generated to enable the configuration of a design corresponding to a combination of the first object and the second object generated by applying one of a plurality of Boolean operation. A computer numerically controlled machine may be configured to deliver an electromagnetic energy in order to effect, in a material, one or more changes corresponding to the edge treatment and/or the design configured by the user. For example, the one or more changes corresponding to the edge treatment may include a variable depth engraving along at least a portion of a perimeter of a material.

    Mechanical System For High Positional Computer Numerically Controlled Applications

    公开(公告)号:US20230128807A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-27

    申请号:US17511000

    申请日:2021-10-26

    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a gantry assembly that has (i) a moveable carriage with a laser head affixed thereto and (ii) two sides (moveable subassemblies) that are connected by a joining subassembly. One side of the gantry has two motors: (i) a first motor (x-axis motor) that moves the carriage along a first axis (x-axis) between the two sides of the gantry, and (ii) a second motor (y-axis motor) that moves the gantry along a second axis (y-axis) perpendicular to the first axis. In some embodiments, the gantry assembly also includes a drive shaft (or alternative drive mechanism) operated by the second motor (y-axis motor) to facilitate movement of the two sides of the gantry together along the second axis (y-axis).

    Calibration of a computer-numerically-controlled machine

    公开(公告)号:US11137738B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-05

    申请号:US15823511

    申请日:2017-11-27

    Applicant: Glowforge Inc.

    Abstract: A method for calibrating a computer-numerically-controlled machine can include capturing one or more images of at least a portion of the computer-numerically-controlled machine. The one or more images can be captured with at least one camera located inside an enclosure containing a material bed. A mapping relationship can be created which maps a pixel in the one or more images to a location within the computer-numerically controlled machine. The creation of the mapping relationship can include compensating for a difference in the one or more images relative to one or more physical parameters of the computer-numerically-controlled machine and/or a material positioned on the material bed. Related systems and/or articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also provided.

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