Abstract: A method for manufacturing nickel powder whereby a reduction in production efficiency due to abrasion of a flash vessel connected to a pressurized container can be suppressed when nickel powder is generated using the pressurized container and subsequently recovered. The method for manufacturing nickel powder comprises charging a pressurized container with a nickel sulfate ammine complex solution and seed crystals, adding hydrogen gas to the pressurized container, and reducing the nickel included in the nickel sulfate ammine complex solution, wherein, when a nickel powder slurry obtained in the pressurized container is extracted to a flash vessel connected to the pressurized container, the slurry is extracted to the flash vessel while the supply rate of the nickel ammine complex solution to the pressurized container and/or the extraction rate of the nickel slurry from the pressurized container is controlled so the liquid level in the pressurized container is in a fixed range.

Abstract: A method to produce coinage metal nanoparticles reduces the time and temperature of processing of previous methods. The method enables the production of significantly larger batches of high quality metal nanoparticles. A xylene-based solvent can be used to form low viscosity nanoinks from the metal nanoparticles. Aerosol deposition and inkjet printing of the low viscosity nanoinks can support feature realization in the sub-50 ?m range, useful for electronic device fabrication.

Abstract: A method includes positioning a linear cutting edge inclined at an angle greater than 0° and smaller than 90° with respect to a Z axis at a cutting start position displaced from a position on an X axis along a direction of a Y axis in a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in which an axial line of rotation of a rotation symmetry plane is defined as the Z axis, an axis in a radial direction of the rotation symmetry plane is defined as the X axis, and an axis orthogonal to both of the Z axis and the X axis is defined as the Y axis and machining the rotation symmetry plane by feeding the cutting edge from the cutting start position along a track having an X axis component, a Y axis component, and a Z axis component while the cutting edge is in contact with a rotating machine component.

Abstract: A cutting insert of the present disclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, and a cutting edge. The first surface includes a corner part, and a first side and a second side each extending from the corner part. The second surface connects to the first surface. The cutting edge is located at a region where the first surface intersects with the second surface. The cutting edge includes a first cutting edge located at the first side, a second cutting edge located at the second side, and a third cutting edge located at the corner part. The first cutting edge and the third cutting edge are provided with a honing. A honing width of a side of the second cutting edge in the third cutting edge decreases as going away from the first cutting edge and then approaching the second cutting edge.

Abstract: The hard coating layer of the cutting tool includes a complex nitride or complex carbonitride layer expressed by the composition formula: (Ti1-xAlx)(CyN1-y). xavg and yavg satisfy 0.60?xavg?0.95 and 0?yavg?0.005. xavg is an average content ratio of Al in a total amount of Ti and Al, and yavg is an average content ratio of C in a total amount of C and N. Some crystal grains composing the complex nitride or complex carbonitride layer have a cubic structure. In crystal grains having the cubic structure, the average crystal grain misorientaion is 1 degree or more; or 2 degrees or more, based on analysis of the polished surface perpendicular to a surface of the layer. A peak exists in 1-2 degrees of the average crystal grain misorientation in the frequency distribution of the average crystal grain misorientation and the area ratio.

Abstract: An entry sheet for drilling comprising: a metallic foil; and a layer of a resin composition on at least one surface of the metallic foil, the resin composition comprising a polyolefin resin (A) and a water-soluble resin (B), wherein a content of the polyolefin resin (A) is 25 parts by mass or more and 50 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the total of the polyolefin resin (A) and the water-soluble resin (B), a content of the water-soluble resin (B) is 50 parts by mass or more and 75 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the total of the polyolefin resin (A) and the water-soluble resin (B), and the water-soluble resin (B) comprises a high-molecular-weight water-soluble resin (B-1) having a weight average molecular weight of 2×105 or higher and 1.5×106 or lower.

Abstract: A colleted bushing includes a collet and a bushing. The collet has a collet proximal end and a collet bore having collet threads. In addition, the collet has a collet bore taper located adjacent the collet proximal end, and a plurality of collet fingers located adjacent the collet proximal end and configured to be inserted into a workpiece hole of a workpiece. The bushing has a bushing proximal end, a bushing bore, a bushing outer surface, and bushing threads formed along a section of the bushing outer surface. The bushing is configured to be inserted into the collet bore and the bushing threads are configured to engage the collet threads in a manner resulting in movement of the bushing proximal end into contact with the collet bore taper causing the collet fingers to be urged radially outwardly and removably locking the collet within the workpiece hole.

Abstract: A kind of sawtooth structure with reversed cutting function and its drill series are specifically fitted for drilling carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP). The sawtooth structure is constructed by sawteeth and grooves located on the cutting edges of drill. And the sawtooth structure is helically arranged with a large helix angle around the axis of the drill. It can be divided into left-hand sawtooth structure and right-hand sawtooth structure by the helix angle. The bottom edges of the left-hand sawtooth function as cutting edges, and the rake angles are positive, while the top edges of the right-hand sawtooth are ground as positive rake angles. The sawtooth structure can be applied into multiple drilling tools, which proves to be universal. And it can effectively reduce delamination at both hole entry and hole exit as well as burrs defects. The series of drilling tools are double point angle drill, twist drill and stepped drill with sawtooth structure on the cutting edges.

Abstract: A drill includes a drill body rotatable about a drill axis, and a cutting portion. The cutting portion includes a first grinding face having first and second chisel edges defining an angle therebetween, and a second grinding face having third and fourth chisel edges defining an angle therebetween, the second grinding face being point-symmetrical with the first grinding face. A first relief face associated with a first cutting edge extends from the first and fourth chisel edges and a second relief face associated with a second cutting edge extends from the second and third chisel edges. A first intersection line is formed where the first and second relief faces meet; a second intersection line is formed where the third and fourth relief faces meet. The first and second intersection lines are spaced apart from an imaginary center line passing through the rotational axis and the first and third relief faces.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cutting tools and cutting inserts in general, and more particularly to the specific shapes of cutting edges on cutting tools and cutting inserts. In an embodiment, a cutting tool with a cutting edge formed as a sinusoidal curve is provided. In an embodiment, a rotary drill bit including a cutting insert comprising a sinusoidal curve is provided.

Abstract: A tool for creating a wall opening. The tool includes a hole saw; and a centering jig having a center axis, where the centering jig is constructed as a centering ring, into which the hole saw can be pushed at least partly, and in that both the hole saw and the centering ring have on their circumference an opening such that this can be pushed transverse to the center axis completely onto a line.

Abstract: A tool body of a cutting tool includes at least one insert pocket having a bottom surface with a support face configured to provide support to a lower surface of an insert to be received in the pocket and having at least one cutting edge formed between a top surface and a side surface connecting the lower surface and the top surface. The bottom surface of the pocket has a countersunk central portion surrounded by a peripheral bottom surface portion configured to form the only support face of the bottom surface to the lower surface of an insert to be received in the pocket.

Abstract: A minor cutting edge has a first minor cutting edge and a second minor cutting edge that extends inward of the insert in a direction of an insert short side face axial line, as the second minor cutting edge extends from the first minor cutting edge in a direction of an insert major face axial line. A flank face of the second minor cutting edge is inclined outward of the insert in the direction of the insert short side face axial line, as the flank face extends from the second minor cutting edge in the direction of an insert long side face axial line, and is inclined outward of the insert in the direction of the insert short side face axial line, as the flank face extends from a major face adjacent to the flank face in the direction of the insert major face axial line.

Abstract: Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In some aspects, a pipe machining apparatus may include a hinge to allow two sections of the pipe machining apparatus to move relative to one another. In another aspect, a support member may be provided to support a pipe machining apparatus on a surface. In a further aspect, a support member may be provided that allows lifting of a pipe machining apparatus in either a horizontal position or a vertical position.

Abstract: An improved design for a dust shroud providing an airflow conduit for collecting dust off a work piece and a saw blade is disclosed. The dust shroud is configured with either one or two extending and telescoping lower rigid jaws that are durable and can engage a work piece at different angles. A novel roller is additionally provided for moving along a work piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and deburring toothings on work pieces (6), comprising two workpiece spindles (3, 3?), comprising a hobbing tool (12) and comprising a deburring device (10), wherein the workpieces (6) are automatically clamped into the workpiece spindles (3, 3?), wherein the workpieces (6) are toothed with the hobbing tool (12) and then deburred, comprising the following method steps: a. receiving an unmachined workpiece (6) in a first loading position (19) via a first workpiece spindle (3) and transporting the workpiece (6) to the hobbing tool (12); b. carrying out a mill cut; c. placing down the workpiece (6) in the first loading position (19) and receiving a further unmachined workpiece (6); d. transporting the workpiece (6) machined with the mill cut to the second loading position (19?); e. receiving the workpiece (6) in the second loading position (19?) via the second workpiece spindle (3?) and transporting the workpiece (6) to the deburring tool (10); f.

Abstract: A device for identifying a spark-erosion wire conditioned on a coil includes a radio tag, rigidly connected to the coil and accessible for reading data that it supports, identification data of the wire, supported by the radio tag, a data-reading device, associated with a wire spark-erosion machine, capable of reading the identification data supported by the radio tag of the coil, and capable of transmitting the identification data to the wire spark-erosion machine, an acquisition device for generating and recording over time as identification data, in the radio tag, historical data selected from the group that consists of historical usage data describing usage conditions of the wire supported by the coil and historical constraint data describing physical constraints to which the wire supported by the coil is subjected.

Abstract: A welding method for obtaining a lap fillet welded joint excellent in tensile strength, without causing an increase in welding deformation, not fracturing at the weld metal when a tensile load is applied, that is, a method of overlaying at least scheduled welding locations of a first steel sheet with a tensile strength of 780 MPa or more and a second steel sheet and fillet welding an end part of the first steel sheet and a surface of the second steel sheet, characterized by providing a reinforcing part at a surface of the first steel sheet at the opposite side to the surface to be overlaid with the second steel sheet and fillet welding one end part of the reinforcing material and the surface of the first steel sheet and by fillet welding the end part of the reinforcing part, the end part of the first steel sheet, and the surface of the second steel sheet so as to be covered by the weld metal.

Abstract: Welding power supplies, wire feeders, and systems to measure a weld cable voltage drop are disclosed. Example welding-type power supplies include a power converter configured to convert input power to output welding-type power to a remote device via a weld cable; a reference conductor connected between the power supply and the remote device; a voltage monitor configured to determine a first voltage between the weld cable and the reference conductor while substantially zero current is being conducted through the reference conductor; and a receiver circuit configured to receive a second voltage between the weld cable and the reference conductor from the remote device.

Abstract: Welding power supplies, wire feeders, and systems to measure a weld circuit resistance via communications over the weld circuit are disclosed. An example welding-type power supply includes: a power converter configured to: convert input power to output a current pulse via a weld circuit; and convert the input power to output welding-type power via the weld circuit; a voltage monitor configured to measure a power supply output voltage of the current pulse; a receiver circuit configured to receive, via the weld circuit, a communication comprising a second voltage measurement; and a controller configured to: determine a resistance of a portion of the weld circuit based on the power supply output voltage measurement, the second voltage measurement, and a weld circuit current measurement; and control the power converter to convert the input power to output the welding-type power based on a weld voltage setpoint and the impedance.

Abstract: In embodiments, a welding apparatus includes an automated wire feed mechanism to output wire at a wire feed rate, where the wire is to provide a welding arc to a weld site. The wire feed rate is based at least in part on selected power to be provided to the weld site. Additional embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A swirl ring for a plasma arc torch includes a body configured to at least partially surround and slidingly engage an electrode of the plasma arc torch. The body includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one protuberance extending from the second end in a direction of the longitudinal axis. The at least one protuberance is configured to engage a switch of the plasma arc torch for sensing a presence of a swirl ring in the plasma arc torch.

Abstract: A resistance spot welding method inhibits, in accordance with the electrode angle, the occurrence of cracking in the weld regardless of the steel grade. The resistance spot welding method satisfies relationships: 2·A·(t·T/F)1/2?H when 0?A<1 (3·A?1)·(t·T/F)1/2?H when 1?A<10 (A+19)·(t·T/F)1/2?H when 10?A<20 where H (ms) is an electrode force retaining time after completion of current passage, A (degrees) is an electrode angle of the electrodes, t (mm) is a sheet thickness of a steel sheet having a largest sheet thickness among the steel sheets, T (MPa) is a tensile strength of a steel sheet having a highest tensile strength among the two or more steel sheets, and F (N) is the electrode force.

Abstract: A workpiece stack-up that includes at least a steel workpiece and an aluminum-based workpiece can be resistance spot welded by employing a multi-stage spot welding method in which the passage of electrical current is controlled to perform multiple stages of weld joint development.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an integrated member and an integrated member manufactured by the method which can improve the joining strength and reduce the manufacturing cost. A method for manufacturing an integrated member by welding a first member formed of aluminum alloy material and a second member formed of ferrous-based material characterized in that the first member contains a predetermined amount of silicon and has a thickness larger than that of the second member. The second member can be pressed against the first member along the thickness direction, and by electrically energizing the pressed-in portion during the pressing period, electric resistance welding can be used. The pressing-in amount is set to a value larger than the thickness of the second member and less than that of the first member. The overlapping margin of the first and second members is set to a value of 0.5 mm or more.

Abstract: Described is a nozzle assembly that includes a body component defining a center axis. The nozzle assembly also includes an energy beam channel and substantially collinear with the center axis. The energy beam channel has an inlet portion and an outlet portion oriented to pass an energy beam therethrough. At least one side-feeding powder tube extends through the body component at an angle with respect to the center axis. The side-feeding powder tube discharges a powdered material into a focus point of the energy beam. The angle is selected to generate a powder concentration spot diameter that is about twice a beam focus point diameter of the energy beam focus point.

Abstract: A friction stir spot welding device which welds an object to be welded, by softening the object by friction heat and by stirring the object, has a tool with a cylindrical shape, the tool being rotatable around an axis thereof, advanceable along a direction of the axis, and retractable along the direction of the axis, a temperature detector which detects a temperature of the tool when a welding step for the object starts, and a controller configured to compare the temperature of the tool which is detected by the temperature detector to a predetermined reference temperature to set a plunging force applied by the tool to press the object.

Abstract: A method for cutting and separating an item from a workpiece made of a brittle material is disclosed. The method uses straight and circular release features that are arranged to cause controlled cracking in scrap material close to each inside curve in the outline of the item. A first pulsed laser-beam weakens material along the outline of the item and along the release features. A second laser-beam selectively heats the release features for sufficient time to cause melting and deformation, thereby initiating the controlled cracking.

Abstract: A laser beam irradiation unit of a laser processing apparatus includes: a laser oscillator in which a repetition frequency is set so as to oscillate a pulsed laser having a pulse width shorter than a time of electronic excitation caused by irradiating the workpiece with a laser beam and oscillate at least two pulsed lasers within the electronic excitation time; a condenser that irradiates the workpiece held on the chuck table with the pulsed laser beams oscillated by the laser oscillator; and a thinning-out unit that is disposed between the laser oscillator and the condenser and guides the pulsed laser beams necessary for processing to the condenser by thinning out and discarding pulsed laser beams in a predetermined cycle.

Abstract: A system to provide a texture to a surface of a component for use in a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The system includes an enclosure comprising a processing region, a support disposed in the processing region, a photon light source to generate a stream of photons, an optical module operably coupled to the photon light source, and a lens. The optical module includes a beam modulator to create a beam of photons from the stream of photons generated from the photon light source, and a beam scanner to scan the beam of photons across the surface of the component. The lens is used to receive the beam of photons from the beam scanner and distribute the beam of photons at a wavelength in a range between about 345 nm and about 1100 nm across the surface of the component to form a plurality of features on the component.

Abstract: An optical processing apparatus includes a light source, a condensing optical system, and a shaping optical system. The light source emits light. The condensing optical system condenses the light emitted from the light source onto a processing target position on a surface of an object to be processed. The shaping optical system shapes a spot shape of the condensed light, such that a ratio of a major axis diameter of the spot shape to a minor axis diameter of the spot shape, in a cross section orthogonal to an optical axis of the condensed light on the object to be processed, is a minimum at or adjacent to a focal position of the shaping optical system. A method for optically processing an object is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laser processing method including a first application step of applying a first laser beam having a pulse width shorter than time of electron excitation generated by application of a laser beam to a workpiece, and a second application step of applying a second laser beam within the electron excitation time.

Abstract: A laser welding device includes: a gun body mounted on a front end portion of an arm of a robot; a laser scanner installed on the gun body; a shielding gun fixed to the gun body in a first direction and shielding a laser beam irradiated from the laser scanner; and a pressing gun installed at the gun body to move in the first direction or in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for enabling synchronous sheet transfer to follow laser cutting dynamically. A laser-cutting method for the system for enabling synchronous sheet transfer to follow laser cutting dynamically is also provided. With the system and method of the present invention, dynamic following of sets of magnetic belts during the cutting procedure is implemented, thereby accelerating the processing pace, and further improving the throughput.

Abstract: Provided are a laser processing method and a laser processing device which prevent a laser irradiation unit from colliding with an edge of a plate material when the laser irradiation unit returns to a portion just above the plate material from an outer part of the portion just above the plate material. The laser processing method for cutting a plate material by laser irradiation, the method including: a plate material end portion holding process of holding a position of an end portion of the plate material at a predetermined position when a laser irradiation unit is present outside a portion just above the plate material; and a laser irradiation unit moving process in which the laser irradiation unit moves from an outer part of the portion just above the plate material to the portion just above the plate material.

Abstract: Solder paste compositions and methods for applying solder paste. The solder paste includes lubricating additives to the flux to decrease friction and the changes of metal to metal contact between the surfaces of the solder balls and other surfaces that the solder balls come into contact with. The solder paste also includes solder balls of different average sizes, that improves the desirable liquid like properties of the granular paste while further reducing viscosity. As such, the solder paste is used in current screen printing solder paste application methods without the risk of clogging or agglomeration of solder paste particles on surfaces. The solder paste is also used in jetting or dispensing solder paste application methods without the risk of clogging or agglomeration within the cylinders/containers or apertures and nozzles that are used within such methods.

Abstract: Provided is a solder alloy including an Sb content of 3 wt % or more and 15 wt % or less, a Te content of 0.01 wt % or more and 1.5 wt % or less, an Au content of 0.005 wt % or more and 1 wt % or less, and a remainder that is Sn.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an anodizable aluminum clad sheet may comprise a base material including a 7xxx-series aluminum alloy and a coat material including a 6xxx-series aluminum alloy or a 1xxx-series aluminum alloy disposed on one or both front and back surfaces of the base material, wherein the 7xxx-series aluminum alloy includes 4.0% to 8.0% of zinc (Zn) relative to a total weight of the aluminum clad sheet, 1.0% to 3.0% of magnesium (Mg) relative to the total weight of the aluminum clad sheet, and the rest being aluminum (Al) and at least one other impurity. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing an aluminum clad sheet may enhance the adhesion strength of the clad sheet by employing thermal treatment after forming the clad sheet and may age-harden the clad sheet without deteriorating strength, thereby achieving superior surface and engineering properties.

Abstract: The present concept is a method of cladding and fusion welding of superalloys and includes the steps of firstly application of a composite filler powder that comprises 5-50% by weight brazing powder which includes melting point depressants, and 50-95% by weight high temperature welding powder, to a superalloy base material. Secondly there is simultaneous melting of the base material and the composite filler powder by a welding heat source that is movable relative to the base material. There is heating to a temperature that will fully melt the brazing and high temperature welding powder and also melt a surface layer of the base material, thereby forming a weld pool followed by heat treatment with a partial re-melt of interdendritic B based eutectics.

Abstract: Provided is a flux, flux residue of which keeps a predetermined viscosity during reflow and after a reflow step without hindering wettability of a solder alloy, the flux being compatible with an underfill in an underfill hardening step. The flux contains a thermosetting resin, a hardening agent, an organic acid and a solvent in which the flux contains 3% or more by mass to 8% or less by mass of the resin, 1% or more by mass to 5% or less by mass of the hardening agent to remain within a limit of an additive amount of the resin, 5% or more by mass to 15% or less by mass of the organic acid and a remainder of the solvent.

Abstract: A bolt repair platform includes a frame and a tool module. The tool module includes a tool having a first end configured to rotationally engage a bolt. The tool module also includes an actuator disposed between the tool and the frame so that actuation of the actuator moves the tool with respect to the frame. The frame is removably disposed on the structure, and the tool is movable with respect to the frame, so that, at each of a plurality of positions, the second end of the tool is capable of engagement with a respective bolt disposed in an internal support structure of a nuclear reactor vessel.

Abstract: A torque converter, including an impeller including an impeller shell with an inner surface, an outer surface facing opposite the inner surface, a first radial portion substantially orthogonal to an axis of rotation for the torque converter, and an axial portion substantially parallel to the axis, extending from the radial portion, forming a radially outmost portion of the impeller shell, and having a first thickness. The shell includes a curved portion including a first protrusion, second and third protrusions radially inward of the first protrusion, a first portion between the radial portion and the first protrusion, and a junction portion connecting the radial portion and the first portion and having a second thickness at least 50 percent greater than the first thickness.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for producing a protective reinforcement for the leading edge (BA) or trailing edge of a blade (P), the leading edge (BA) or trailing edge being curved, the method comprising steps of flattening (102) a hollow tube (1) so as to form at least one fold line (6) extending along the tube (1), opening (104) the flattened tube (1) by cutting the tube (1) along a cutting line (8) opposite the fold line (6) with respect to the tube (1), so as to form two flanks (16, 18) linked at the fold line (6) and intended to be mounted on the pressure side and the suction side of the blade (P), the method being characterised by a preliminary step (100) of bending the hollow tube (1) carried out before the flattening (102) and adapted such that the fold line (6) after flattening (102) is curved and substantially matches the curved leading edge (BA) of the blade (P).

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus, system and method to properly align and install large pistons in cylinders that holds both the piston and cylinder being assembled, and has a number of alignment mechanisms such as but not limited to a laser.

Abstract: A dental blank positioning device for positioning a dental blank holder within a manufacturing apparatus, the device capable of securing to a dental blank around its circumferential perimeter and comprising an interior side corresponding to the dental blank and an exterior side generally corresponding to a dental blank holder, an index element extending outwardly of the exterior side, whereby a portion of the index element may rest against an index chamber of a blank holder.

Abstract: This gantry type conveying device is provided with: a beam which is horizontally installed; a runner traveling along the beam; an elevator supported to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the runner; and a loading part which is supported by the lower portion of the elevator and on which a workpiece is loaded. This processing line has the gantry type conveying device and a machine tool. The machine tool is provided with: a base; and a workpiece supporting device provided movable with respect to the base in a forward and backward direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the beam when viewed in a plane.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a system for machining a hole in a turbine blade. The system can include: a mount for engaging a first side of a turbine rotor, the mount including: a drill plate for coupling with the first side of the turbine rotor, the drill plate having: a body; a feed opening on a first side of the body; a passage extending from the feed opening through the body; and a second opening on a second side of the body, the second opening coupled with the passage and positioned to align with the pre-formed hole in the turbine rotor; an alignment bushing for engaging the pre-formed hole in the rotor at a second side of the rotor; and a cutting device for extending through the body and alignment bushing, the cutting device for machining the hole in the blade, the cutting device aligned along a chamfer axis relative to a primary axis of the turbine rotor.

Abstract: A dry machining apparatus includes: a tool that machine a workpiece; a first surface that is arranged below the tool and receives chips generated by the machining; a second surface that is arranged upper than the first surface; a third surface that connects the first surface and the second surface; and an air jet nozzle that has an air jet port which jets air toward a boundary portion between the second surface and the third surface from the second surface, and the air jet nozzle supplies at least a part of the air jetted from the air jet port to the first surface.

Abstract: A first actuating element acts on a blocking device for an operator-controlled element for controlling the drive motor. In an enabled position of the blocking device, the operator-controlled element is enabled to control the drive motor. In a blocking position the blocking device mechanically blocks any actuation of the operator-controlled element. The first element acts on the blocking device via a transfer unit. In an actuated position of a second actuating element, the transfer unit establishes an operative connection between the first element and the blocking device, such that the blocking device is in the enabled position in the actuated position of the first element and is in the blocking position in the non-actuated position of the first element. In the non-actuated position of the second actuating element, the transfer unit is ineffective so that the blocking device is in the blocking position regardless of the first element's position.

Abstract: A control apparatus for machine tool, in accordance with user set conditions, feeds a cutting tool in a feeding direction while reciprocatively vibrating the cutting tool, smoothly cuts a workpiece, and achieves a machined surface having an improved appearance. In a machine tool and a control apparatus thereof, a control means is configured to set the number of rotations of relative rotation and the number of vibrations of reciprocating vibration during one rotation of the relative rotation in accordance with a vibration frequency attributable to a cycle during which an operation instruction can be issued, and the control means includes adjusting means configured to adjust the number of rotations or the number of vibrations set by the control means.