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Process for holding and cutting sheet glass

US4091580A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 1977
Grant dateMay 30, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 29, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/748
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sheet glass is held for cutting with multiple rotary blades by freezing to a supporting base plate with a liquid, preferably water. The same liquid at a temperature just above freezing temperature is used to cool the blades during cutting, and forms a frozen scale which protects the glass and prevents chipping. After cutting, the liquid is allowed to thaw and releases the pieces without damage or need of special cleaning.

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