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Processing device and processing method

US12097585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2017
Grant dateSep 24, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23Q2703/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This processing device is provided with: a tool for machining a workpiece W along the thickness direction thereof, the width-direction external shape of the workpiece W being substantially finished; and a flexible vice 7 that clamps the workpiece W in the width direction without clamping the workpiece W in the thickness direction. The flexible vice 7 is provided with a position adjustment mechanism that prevents the position of the workpiece W from changing in a plane along the width direction before and after the workpiece W is clamped. The present invention is provided with a rough processing tool for performing processing at a rough-processing position, a finishing processing tool for performing processing at a finishing-processing position, and a control unit that causes the position adjustment mechanism to move between the processing performed by the rough processing tool and the processing performed by the finishing processing tool.

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