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Cavity forming in plastic body

US5148632A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1991
Grant dateSep 22, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B13/0012
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for forming a cavity in a rigid, organic plastic body comprises an abrading tool mounted on a carrier, an air spindle for imparting a rotary motion to the tool, and a second air spindle on which the tool carrier is mounted and which has a force applied to it to move the tool through an arc that passes through the plastic body.

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