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Internal surface finishing apparatus and method

US10052738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B31/10
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of an apparatus includes a centrifugal drive unit, an arm assembly, an optional dynamic balancing ring, and a workpiece fixture. The arm assembly is operatively connected to the centrifugal drive unit and configured to revolve about a primary axis perpendicular to the arm. The workpiece fixture is mounted to the arm assembly, and is configured to rotate at least one workpiece about at least one secondary axis outboard of the primary axis.

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