Abstract: A tool holder (100) comprising: an outside section (10) connected and fixed to a main shaft housing; a rotation input section (20) that is gripped by the main shaft and caused to rotate at a first rotation speed r1; a rotation output section (40) that has the rotational force from the rotation input section (20) transmitted thereto and rotates at a second rotation speed r2 that is different from the first rotation speed r1; a slider (60) that is moved in a first direction that intersects the rotational axis (Os) of the main shaft, as a result of the force from the rotation output section (40); a cutting edge (70) that is moved in the first direction by the slider (60) and is rotated by the rotation input section (20); and a detection mechanism (90) for detecting that the cutting edge (70) is at the origin position.

Abstract: The tap tool (10) has an axis of rotation (Cr) and machines a pilot hole (6?) so that the same becomes a screw hole (6) in a state where the axis of rotation has been matched to a central axis (C6) of the pilot hole which is provided to a workpiece, wherein the tap tool (10) is characterized by being provided with: a thread section (14) having a blade section (14a) for machining a thread groove of the screw hole; pad sections (15, 16) located behind in a direction of rotation of the blade section, and engaging with the thread groove machined by the blade section during the machining of the thread groove; and a non-engagement section (17) for forming a space (20) between said section and the screw hole in a cross-sectional view where the axis of rotation and the central axis of the screw hole have been matched.

Abstract: There is provided a hole machining method, using a tap tool which rotates about an axis of rotation and which includes a threaded part which has a blade for machining a threaded groove in a pilot hole, and a non-engaging part which forms a space between itself and the pilot hole in a cross-sectional view in which the axis of rotation and a center axis of the pilot hole are aligned, the method including the steps of machining a threaded groove by rotating the tap tool and advancing it toward a workpiece side in a first state in which the center axis and the axis of rotation are aligned, rotating the tap tool about the axis of rotation and moving the tap tool in an interior of the pilot hole toward the non-engaging part side in a direction orthogonal to the axis of rotation to transition the tap tool from the first state to a second state in which engagement between the threaded part and the threaded groove is released, and retracting the tap tool from the threaded hole.

Abstract: A milling cutter (100) comprising: a cartridge (33) that has a tip (32) fixed thereto; a body (10) that has a pocket (15) formed therein into which the cartridge (33) is inserted; and a fixing tool (40) that fixes the cartridge (33), wherein the body (10) has a fixing tool insertion hole (16) that is adjacent to the pocket (15) on the radial direction inner side thereof, and a partitioning wall (17) between the pocket (15) and the fixing tool insertion hole (16), the fixing tool (40) that has been inserted into the fixing tool insertion hole (16) exerts a radial direction outward force on the partitioning wall (17), the pocket (15) is formed so as to produce a counterforce that resists the radial direction outward force acting on the cartridge (33) via the partitioning wall (17), and the cartridge (33) is fixed in the pocket (15) on the basis of the radial direction outward force.

Abstract: A workpiece gripping device (10) for securing a workpiece (90) on a table 114 of a machine tool (100) is provided with a workpiece gripping unit (20) having at least three claws (12) which are disposed at equal intervals around a central axis (Oc) to secure an outer peripheral part of the workpiece, a bar gripping member (38) which is mounted on the central axis (Oc), and grips a bar (260) inserted into the workpiece (90) along the central axis (Oc), and a retraction mechanism (64) for retracting the bar gripping member (38) along a central axis (O) toward a table side.

Abstract: A milling cutter (100) comprising: a cartridge (33) that has a tip (32) fixed thereto; a body (10) that has a pocket (15) formed therein into which the cartridge (33) is inserted; and a fixing tool (40) that fixes the cartridge (33), wherein the body (10) has a fixing tool insertion hole (16) that is adjacent to the pocket (15) on the radial direction inner side thereof, and a partitioning wall (17) between the pocket (15) and the fixing tool insertion hole (16), the fixing tool (40) that has been inserted into the fixing tool insertion hole (16) exerts a radial direction outward force on the partitioning wall (17), the pocket (15) is formed so as to produce a counterforce that resists the radial direction outward force acting on the cartridge (33) via the partitioning wall (17), and the cartridge (33) is fixed in the pocket (15) on the basis of the radial direction outward force.

Abstract: A tool holder (100) comprising: an outside section (10) connected and fixed to a main shaft housing; a rotation input section (20) that is gripped by the main shaft and caused to rotate at a first rotation speed r1; a rotation output section (40) that has the rotational force from the rotation input section (20) transmitted thereto and rotates at a second rotation speed r2 that is different from the first rotation speed r1; a slider (60) that is moved in a first direction that intersects the rotational axis (Os) of the main shaft, as a result of the force from the rotation output section (40); a cutting edge (70) that is moved in the first direction by the slider (60) and is rotated by the rotation input section (20); and a detection mechanism (90) for detecting that the cutting edge (70) is at the origin position.

Abstract: The tap tool (10) has an axis of rotation (Cr) and machines a pilot hole (6?) so that the same becomes a screw hole (6) in a state where the axis of rotation has been matched to a central axis (C6) of the pilot hole which is provided to a workpiece, wherein the tap tool (10) is characterized by being provided with: a thread section (14) having a blade section (14a) for machining a thread groove of the screw hole; pad sections (15, 16) located behind in a direction of rotation of the blade section, and engaging with the thread groove machined by the blade section during the machining of the thread groove; and a non-engagement section (17) for forming a space (20) between said section and the screw hole in a cross-sectional view where the axis of rotation and the central axis of the screw hole have been matched.

Abstract: A machine tool for machining a workpiece includes a control device for moving a rotating tool relative to the workpiece. The device includes an input information-reading unit and a path-setting unit. The input information-reading unit reads input information, which relates to a path along the contour of the workpiece or the tool path of a first rotating tool that follows the external form of the workpiece. The path-setting unit converts the input information read by the input information-reading unit to generate a tool path for performing the machining using the end cutting edge of a second rotating tool.

Abstract: A rotating pumping apparatus is provided which may be employed in an automotive brake system. The rotating pumping apparatus includes a sealing member and a pressure member. The sealing member is disposed around a pump drive shaft. The pressure member includes a plate spring, a first rotation stopper, and a second rotation stopper. The first rotation stopper serves to stop the pressure member from rotating following rotation of the pump drive shaft. The second rotation stopper engages the seal ring to stop the sealing member from rotating following the rotation of the pump drive shaft. The plate spring works to elastically press the sealing member against a stopper wall of a pump casing to stop the sealing member from moving in an axial direction of the pump drive shaft.

Abstract: A hole drilling method includes a rotating step of attaching a workpiece to a rotary table to make the workpiece rotate in an opposite direction to the rotating direction of the rotary tool and a drilling step of making the rotary tool and the workpiece move relative to each other in a direction in which they approach each other so as to drill a hole. The hole drilling step comprises making a position of the rotary tool track the rotation of the workpiece while drilling the hole so that the rotary tool is arranged at a position for drilling a hole in the workpiece.

Abstract: A scroll machining method for forming a wall part (21) configured in a scroll shape on a surface of a workpiece (W), which includes a first scroll machining step of machining one of the wall surfaces (22, 23), in which a tool (14) is moved relative to the workpiece from an outside of the workpiece (W) toward a center part (25) along a predetermined path (L1) while turning the rotary table (17) in a first direction (R1); and a second scroll machining step of machining the other of the wall surfaces (22, 23), in which the tool (14) is moved relative to the workpiece from the center part (25) of the workpiece (W) toward the outside by returning along the predetermined path (L1) while turning the rotary table (17) in a second direction (R2) opposite to the first direction (R1).

Abstract: A control device for a machine tool for machining a workpiece while moving a rotating tool relative to the workpiece, the device being provided with: an input information-reading unit for reading input information, which comprises a path along the contour of the workpiece or the tool path of a first rotating tool that follows the external form of the workpiece; and a path-setting unit for converting the input information read by the input information-reading unit to generate a tool path for performing the machining using the end cutting edge of a second rotating tool.

Abstract: A coupling device including a first rotary member and a second rotary member are opposed and connected to each other on the same axial line, wherein a cap to cover a connection part is a cylindrical shape having a bottom wall and a protrusion insertion hole formed on the bottom wall and covers the first rotary member from a connection end-side of the first rotary member, wherein the cap is axially urged by an elastic member to bring at least one of an opening-side end face and the bottom wall of the cap into contact with an annular end face formed on the first rotary member, and wherein an accommodation chamber of the connection part is formed in the cap to reserve lubricant, and an exit of the accommodation chamber of the connection part is blocked or narrowed by a force of the elastic member.

Abstract: A rotating pumping apparatus is provided which may be employed in an automotive brake system. The rotating pumping apparatus includes a sealing member and a pressure member. The sealing member is disposed around a pump drive shaft. The pressure member includes a plate spring, a first rotation stopper, and a second rotation stopper. The first rotation stopper serves to stop the pressure member from rotating following rotation of the pump drive shaft. The second rotation stopper engages the seal ring to stop the sealing member from rotating following the rotation of the pump drive shaft. The plate spring works to elastically press the sealing member against a stopper wall of a pump casing to stop the sealing member from moving in an axial direction of the pump drive shaft.

Abstract: A hole drilling method includes a rotating step of attaching a workpiece to a rotary table to make the workpiece rotate in an opposite direction to the rotating direction of the rotary tool and a drilling step of making the rotary tool and the workpiece move relative to each other in a direction in which they approach each other so as to drill a hole. The hole drilling step comprises making a position of the rotary tool track the rotation of the workpiece while drilling the hole so that the rotary tool is arranged at a position for drilling a hole in the workpiece.

Abstract: A scroll machining method for forming a wall part (21) configured in a scroll shape on a surface of a workpiece (W), in which a tool (14) attached to a spindle is moved relative to the workpiece (W) attached to a rotary table (17), including: a first scroll machining step of machining one of an outside wall surface (23) and an inside wall surface (22) of the wall part (21), in which the tool (14) is moved relative to the workpiece from an outside of the workpiece (W) toward a center part (25) along a predetermined path (L1) while turning the rotary table (17) in a first direction (R1); and a second scroll machining step of machining the other of the outside wall surface (23) and the inside wall surface (22) of the wall part (21), in which the tool (14) is moved relative to the workpiece from the center part (25) of the workpiece (W) toward the outside by returning along the predetermined path (L1) while turning the rotary table (17) in a second direction (R2) opposite to the first direction (R1).

Abstract: A coupling device comprises a drive portion formed on a drive shaft and having a drive wall surface extending in the direction of a rotation axis; a driven portion formed on a driven shaft and having a driven wall surface extending in the direction of the rotation axis; a convex curved portion formed on one of the drive wall surface and the driven wall surface and extending along the rotation axis at a position spaced from the rotation axis as viewed in the direction of the rotation axis; and a concave curved portion having a smaller curvature than that of the convex curved portion and formed on the other of the drive wall surface and the driven wall surface to contact the convex curved portion and extending along the rotation axis at a position spaced from the rotation axis as viewed in the direction of the rotation axis.

Abstract: A coupling device including a first rotary member and a second rotary member are opposed and connected to each other on the same axial line, wherein a cap to cover a connection part is a cylindrical shape having a bottom wall and a protrusion insertion hole formed on the bottom wall and covers the first rotary member from a connection end-side of the first rotary member, wherein the cap is axially urged by an elastic member to bring at least one of an opening-side end face and the bottom wall of the cap into contact with an annular end face formed on the first rotary member, and wherein an accommodation chamber of the connection part is formed in the cap to reserve lubricant, and an exit of the accommodation chamber of the connection part is blocked or narrowed by a force of the elastic member.

Abstract: A communication device includes: a reception unit receiving communication signals having different frequencies, where the communication signals include logic channels, from another communication device; a measurement unit measuring line states of the received communication signals; a communication signal allocation unit allocating one or more communication signals to each of the logic channels; a margin setting unit setting a margin value for each logic channel and deciding the margin value set for the corresponding logic channel as a margin value of the communication signal; a communication speed decision unit deciding a communication speed of each of the communication signals such that an error rate of each of the communication signals is less than a prescribed value in line states degraded by the margin value of the communication signal from the measured line states; and a transmission unit notifying the other communication device of an allocation result of the communication signal and the decided communic