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Cutting tool having variable movement at two simultaneously independent speeds in an x-direction into a work piece for making microstructures

US7350441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2005
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T82/2583
  • 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 the movement of the tool tip in an x-direction into the work piece at two simultaneously independent speeds for use in making microstructures in the work piece.

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