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Hobbing apparatus with orbiting hob

US4360296A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1980
Grant dateNov 23, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30056
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for generating a shape on the periphery of a non-rotating workpiece by orbiting a rotating cutter in cutting engagement with the workpiece. Either the cutter or the workpiece is moved linearly in the lengthwise direction of the workpiece.

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