Tool with selectively biased member and method for forming a non-axis symmetric feature
US7384219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/8588
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotating cutting tool is selectively biasable in the radial direction based on the angular orientation of the cutting blade, which may be used to create a non-axis symmetric feature in a bore. The radial position of the cutting blade may be controlled by selectively pressurized fluid whose pressure is varied based on the angular orientation of the tool. A plurality of vents may be selectively covered and uncovered to vent pressurized fluid to vary the pressure thereof.
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