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Shape generation by orbiting a rotating shaping cutter

US4431351A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1982
Grant dateFeb 14, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/10795
  • 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 shaping cutter in cutting engagement with the workpiece while reciprocating the cutter along its own axis.

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