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PTTOPT; point-to-point tool APT postprocessor. [CDC CYBER174,175; FORTRAN IV]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6383540
PTTOPT is a numerical control postprocessor to support a number of point-to-point machine tools and their associated machine control units: Wiedeman N/C Turret Punch Press, Knight Model 65 Jig Borer, Burgmaster 2BHT Drill with Ferranti Control, Burgmaster 2BHT Drill with G.E. Control, Burgmaster 2BHT Drill with Pratt and Whitney Control, Burgmaster 3BHT Drill with G.E. Control, CSIP 3K Jig Borer with Sperry Control, and Moore Model 3 Jig Bore with Bendix Dynapath Control. This program converts APT processor output into machine tool language so that the machine control unit can develop a desired geometric configuration of a part. The postprocessor deals with machine tool geometry and dynamics as well as the control unit options and input characteristics. PTTOPT produces punched cards or mylar tape containing the coded instructions to accomplish the desired result, i.e., movement of the machine tool.CDC CYBER174,175; FORTRAN IV; SCOPE 3.3; 34,000 (octal) words of memory are required..
Research Organization:
Bendix Corp., Kansas City, MO (USA)
OSTI ID:
6383540
Report Number(s):
ANL/NESC-951; ON: DE83048951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English