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Composite trimming process

US8161851B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T82/16065
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for trimming components may include mounting a component in a fixture and providing a cutting tool having a cutting portion, wherein the cutting tool is displaceable in at least three axes relative to the fixture. Gas may be supplied through a supply tube to the cutting portion of the cutting tool and the supply tube may be cooled to a first temperature. The component may be cut with the cutting tool while supplying gas to the component.

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