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Cutting tool having variable rotation about a y-direction transversely across a work piece for making microstructures

US7290471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2005
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T82/2512
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with a tool tip. The actuator provides for variable control of a rotation of the tool tip about an axis parallel to a y-direction transversely across the work piece for use in making microstructures in the work piece.

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