Pre-cutter and edger machine
US6390887B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B55/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pre-cutter or edger machine for processing the periphery of an optic is provided. The pre-cutter or edger machine of the present invention is advantageous in that it provides a machine that eliminates the need to mount the optic on a block, is completely automatic, and has a cycle time of approximately 10 seconds. The machine also is capable of pre-cutting or edging an optic to any of a number of different diameters or shapes with or without the need for traced data. The machine cleans the optic automatically and maintains the edge processing stations substantially free from debris.
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