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Systems for processing workpieces

US7171738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2004
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/10
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.

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