Abstract:
A machine tool display device (92) provides a continuous real time display (42, 58) of a machine tool load as a function of position of a tool (76) relative to a work surface (14, 84) being machined. Position is displayed on a first axis (46) and load is displayed on a second axis (48) perpendicular to the first axis. A mirror image of the display may be provided about a third axis (66) perpendicular to the first axis so that a cross sectional representation of the working surface is displayed (58). The machine tool includes means for manula or automatic adjustment of the position of the tool (76) relative to the work surface (84) to achieve a predetermined final work surface profile.