Tooling system and method for removing a damaged or defective bushing
US9156149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/569
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method to remove a bushing from a bore includes an alignment tool that fits within an inner cavity of the bushing and a cutter tool aligned by the alignment tool. The method includes forming a groove on an inner surface of the bushing with the cutter tool and guiding the cutter tool with a guide associated with the alignment tool.
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