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Coarse and fine grinding/polishing machine

US8403728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 2010
Grant dateMar 26, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B27/0076
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A grinding/polishing machine includes first and second grinding units. The first grinding unit is mounted slidably on a column on a base support to move along a Z-axis direction, and has a first grinding wheel. The second grinding unit is mounted slidably on the first grinding unit to move along a Y-axis direction and has a second grinding wheel aligned with the first grinding wheel. When the second grinding wheel is in a grinding position, the second grinding wheel is situated between the first grinding wheel and a platform mounted on the base support to hold a workpiece. When the second grinding wheel moves away from the first grinding wheel, the first grinding wheel is movable to the platform for a grinding operation. The first and second grinding wheels have different levels of coarseness/fineness.

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