Automatic tool tilting apparatus for a scribe tool
US7302761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0333
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatically programmable tilting mechanism for holding a scribe tool at varying angles using an aerostatic bearing. The air bearing secures the scribe tool about its longitudinal shank and generally allows for free axial movement while the tool holding structure prevents rotation of the scribe tool, thus providing extremely fine compliance and force application of the scribe tool point against the substrate. During a scribing process, the tilting mechanism regularly adjusts the angle of the scribe tool relative to the substrate so that a fresh cutting edge is always being employed in the scribing process.
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