Stiffening sleeve for tool holders
US8821082B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/303808
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus may be present for performing an operation on a workpiece. A tool holder with a sleeve and workpiece may be positioned relative to each other. The rod tool holder may be attached to a machine and may have a first stiffness. The sleeve may have a channel and a second stiffness. The channel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the rod. The operation may be performed using the rod with the tool on the workpiece.
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