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Cutting tool including a clamping system and a method for cutting a spar inside a wing of an aircraft

US8651780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2008
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/309408
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for a cutting tool system. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a carriage that is movable along an axis, a cutting tool, and a depth controller. The cutting tool may be capable of being removably attached to the carriage. The depth controller may be capable of controlling a cutting depth of the cutting tool with respect to a surface of a workpiece closest to a part.

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