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Method and apparatus for subdividing into pieces a ceramic plate

US4865241A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1984
Grant dateSep 12, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/329
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method and apparatus for breaking ceramic substrates which are used in the manufacture of hybrid electronic circuits. The substrate to be divided is subjected to a predetermined rigid deformation by means of two rigid dies having a circular cross-section with radii which differ. The centers of curvature of the circular cross-sections coincide when the dies are in their final position.

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