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Method of shape generation by orbiting a rotating hob

US4427324A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1982
Grant dateJan 24, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2002

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for generating a shape on the periphery of a non-rotating workpiece by orbiting a rotating hob in cutting engagement with the workpiece while moving the hob and workpiece relatively lengthwise of the workpiece.

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