Edge finishing apparatus
US9707658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B37/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An edge finishing apparatus includes a surface, a fluid delivery device configured to deliver at least one magnetorheological polishing fluid (MPF) ribbon to the at least one well, at least one magnet placed adjacent to the surface to selectively apply a magnetic field in a vicinity of the surface, and at least one holder placed in opposing relation to the surface, the at least one holder being configured to support at least one article such that an edge of the at least one article can be selectively immersed in the MPF ribbon delivered to the at least one well.
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