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Method for cutting sheet metal

US4574667A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 23, 1983
Grant dateMar 11, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 23, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/736
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet metal cutting apparatus with sheet metal cutting member, adjustable guide member and various attachments in a portable embodiment for the mounting of and controlled feeding of a sheet metal workpiece to the cutting member so that desired straight, circular, arcuate and/or combinations of arcuate and straight cuts may be effectuated. A guide bar is disposed laterally from the cutting member and supports the adjustable guide member and the various attachments. The adjustable guide member or any of the various attachments may be selectively positioned and locked along the guide bar at a desired radial distance from the cutting member.

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