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System for grinding a workpiece

US5359814A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1992
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/50214
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine for regrinding components of a constant velocity universal joint is disclosed. The machine contains (1) a chuck mechanism and an adaptor for mounting a component in the chuck mechanism, (2) a grinding bit comprised of a grinding tip, an arbor, and means for removably attaching the grinding tip to the arbor, (3) a rotatable support means for supporting the chuck mechanism, (4) a high speed spindle, (5) a means for adjusting the position of the spindle in the Y axis to move the spindle in and out, (6) means for injecting nonaqueous lubricant onto the grinding bit, and (7) means for purifying contaminated nonaqueous lubricant.

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