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Method and apparatus for cutting workpieces

US6418921B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2001
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB28D5/045
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting machine has a blade mounted for reciprocating movement. A workpiece is rotated while the blade is reciprocated, and then the workpiece is rotated through smaller angles to complete the cut. A holder is attached to partially cut slices of the workpiece.

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