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Grinding and polishing tool

US4178722A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 1978
Grant dateDec 18, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 18, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B23/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A grinding and polishing tool is designed to finish the ends of fiber optic able terminals preparatory to installation or maintenance, the tool being portable to enable the work to be performed in a field environment, and is air driven to eliminate any electrical arcing in hazardous areas, such as around aircraft and vessels.

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