Method for using a cutting tool having variable rotation about a y-direction transversely across a work piece for making microstructures
US7398715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2027 |
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- 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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