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Method and apparatus for tile cutting

US9050738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2014
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB28D7/043
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for cutting rigid, brittle articles such as tile used as a building material is improved by the capability to make both straight and curved cuts in tile on a single machine. The machine has both circular and plunge cutting tools and a table for moving the tile in both curved and straight lines in relation to the cutting tool, thereby achieving both curved and straight cuts.

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