Coolant supply structure for turret tool head

To provide a coolant supply structure for a turret tool rest in which the central part of the intermediate shaft can be utilized effectively as a space and there is no need to allow this shaft to be hollow when a shaft such as a driving shaft is inserted. In a coolant supply structure for a turret tool rest to supply a coolant to a tool mounting part of a turret 12, which is provided in a turret tool rest 1 having a turret 12 with a tool T being mounted thereon, a hollow rotating shaft 15 for rotating the turret 12 and a hollow intermediate shaft 19 arranged within the rotating shaft 15, wherein the coolant supply structure has a cylindrical member 23 inserted into the intermediate shaft 19, and a space served as a passage 24 of the coolant is formed between the cylindrical member 23 and the intermediate shaft 19.

Superhard insert

A superhard insert for a machine tool, comprising a superhard cutter structure 20 defining a rake face 22, a flank 24 and a rounded cutting edge 26 formed by the transition between the rake face 22 and the flank 24; the flank 24 comprising a convex arcuate surface portion 28 extending away from the cutting edge 26, the arcuate surface portion 28 having a radius of curvature R 2.

Methods for making microreplication tools

A method for cutting a pattern in a work piece ( 50 ), wherein the pattern includes adjacent features ( 52,53 ) separated by a pitch spacing P. The method includes providing a cutting tool assembly ( 74 ) having a first tool shank with a first cutting tip ( 22 ) to create a first feature ( 52 ) in the work piece ( 50 ) and a second tool shank with a second cutting tip ( 23 ) to create a second feature ( 53 ) in the work piece ( 50 ), wherein a distance Y between the first cutting tip and the second cutting tip is equal to nP, and wherein n is an odd integer greater than 1. The work piece is rotated (C) with respect to the cutting tool assembly ( 74 ), and the cutting tool is advanced along a lateral direction (B) with respect to the rotating work piece ( 50 ), wherein the cutting tool ( 74 ) is advanced along the lateral direction a distance of 2P for each rotation of the work piece ( 50 ).

Milling head and methods for tube end preparation

A milling head for use in conjunction with a rotary milling tool that is utilized to perform an operation on a tube, preferably of a tube bank or tube wall of a boiler system. The milling head is utilized to remove material or film from the outer diameter of a tube, or place a bevel on a tube end, or both. In one embodiment, the milling head includes at least one outer diameter milling element and at least one bevel milling element that are adjustable in relation to each other as well as the milling head body. Methods for milling a tube are also described.

Face driver

A face driver has a body rotatable about an axis and a head rotationally fixed on the body and formed with a plurality of guides open axially forwardly toward a workpiece and radially offset from the axis. A centering rod axially shiftable in the body on the axis has a front-end point engageable with the face of the workpiece. A compression spring in the body urging the rod axially forward toward the workpiece, a driver disk has a front face engageable with the workpiece and a back face formed with a plurality of rearwardly open and radially extending grooves aligned with the guides. Respective support pins axially shiftable in the guides have heads engaged in the respective grooves so as to rotationally couple the driver disk rotationally to the body while permitting the driverd disk to tip with axial displacement of the pins.

Alignment device

The invention relates to an alignment device for the aligned and detachable fixing of at least one functional component ( 10 ), in particular in the form of a tool holder, to a further functional component ( 12 ), in particular in the form of a tool disk, around at least one alignment axis ( 14 ), wherein the two functional components ( 10, 12 ) have in each case at least one contact face ( 16, 18 ) for mutual contact with each other. Said alignment device is characterized in that both the one and the further functional component ( 10, 12 ) have at least one alignment part ( 22, 24 ), in that the respective alignment part ( 22 ) of the one functional component ( 10 ) is a constituent part of an alignment element ( 30 ) and forms an alignment face ( 26 ), which can be brought into at least partial contact with a positioning face ( 28 ) of the associated alignment part ( 24 ) of the further functional component ( 12 ) with a predefinable alignment force, and in that the predefinable alignment force is formed by the preload which is produced by a resilient deflection of the part ( 36 ) forming the respective alignment face ( 26 ) relative to the remaining part ( 34 ) of the alignment element ( 30 ), taking place as the functional components ( 10, 12 ) are fixed to each other.

Jig for measuring dimensions of workpiece

A jig 20 that is installed on a device for measuring dimensions of a workpiece 10 based on images obtained by taking pictures of the workpiece 10 with a camera K includes a chuck mechanism 50 holding the workpiece K, a first rotation drive mechanism 80 that rotates the chuck mechanism 50 around a predetermined first rotation axis A, a first base 30 holding the first rotation drive mechanism 80 , a second rotation drive mechanism 40 that rotates the first base 30 around a second rotation axis B orthogonal to the first rotation axis A, and a second base 21 holding the second rotation drive mechanism 40 . The first base 30 has an opening 31 A in the area around the first rotation axis A such that the workpiece 10 held by the chuck mechanism 50 is seen from the back of the first base 30 through the opening 31 A.

Work supplying apparatus

There is provided a work supplying apparatus for automatically and smoothly supplying workpieces having various shapes and sizes from a rear end of a hollow spindle in a machine tool or assembling machine. The work supplying apparatus has a work pushing means for pushing the workpiece held by a holding means into a chuck, and a pusher for pushing and holding the workpiece supplied to a work receiver in the direction of the holding means.

Method and Apparatus for Pipe-End Shaving

A pipe-shaving apparatus has a cylindrical section, a base section and a drive shaft connected to the base section for rotation. The cylindrical section has a cylindrical wall dimensioned to fit the outer diameter of a pipe. The cylindrical wall has a plurality of windows and a plurality of angle-cutting edges. Each angle-cutting edge is located at the trailing side of the window. When the cylindrical wall is caused to rotate and the pipe is inserted into the inner space of the cylindrical wall, the angle-cutting edges shave off the outer diameter of the pipe-end section. The base section has one or more openings and one or more front-cutting edges located on the trailing side of the openings. When the pipe-end section is further inserted into the inner space of the cylindrical section, the front-cutting edges shave off the front part of the pipe-end section.

Repair device and repair method

This repair device includes a casing, a slide shaft slidably arranged with respect to the casing, a turn table rotatably arranged with respect to the slide shaft, a cutting mechanism installed on the turn table and including a cutting tool, and an advancing and retracting mechanism that displaces a radius of rotation of the cutting mechanism with respect to rotations of the turn table forward and backward. In a state where the casing is centered and positioned with respect to the pipe, the turn table is rotationally displaced while the slide shaft slides in an axial direction, and the advancing and retracting mechanism displaces the cutting mechanism forward and backward. Accordingly, the cutting tool helically turns along an inner peripheral shape of the pipe to cut an inner periphery of the pipe.

Steady rest

A steady rest for centering a rotationally symmetrical workpiece in a space, the rest comprising two housing halves arranged at a distance from one another and connected together, a plate-shaped middle piece disposed between the two housing halves, the middle piece being mounted in the housing halves by means of an actuator piston which can be moved in an axial direction to the workpiece, two linear guide grooves disposed in both opposite large-surface end faces of the middle piece, with the guide grooves running in a cross-shaped arrangement and at an angle to a movement direction of the middle piece, two outer steady rest arms, each mounted in one of the linear guide grooves of the middle piece in a movable arrangement, and a middle steady rest arm attached to the middle piece between the outer steady rest arms.

Hollow form turning device

A hollow turning device comprises a tool handle, a cutting bar extending from one end of the tool handle having a longitudinal axis and a cross section at least a portion of which is non-circular, and a cutting tool disposed at a distal end of the cutting bar. A tool rest is disposed adjacent the work piece. A torque arrestor has a pair of spaced apart cooperating rollers between which the cutting bar extends, the cooperating rollers being spaced apart to fittingly receive and restrain the cutting bar to allow motion of the cutting bar between the cooperating rollers to facilitate motion of the cutting tool within the hollow to shape the inside of the work piece, wherein the non-circular portion of the cutting bar cross section prevents vertical movement and rotation of the cutting bar along its longitudinal axis when the cutting tool engages the work piece.

Lathe accessory for band saw

A lathe accessory for a band saw including a foundation assembly adapted to attach to a table for the band saw. A translating layer assembly engages the foundation assembly and is permitted to move thereon. A carriage assembly is disposed on the translating layer, the carriage assembly further comprising a frame subassembly and a bulkhead subassembly, the frame subassembly further comprising an endwall adapted to support a left end of a workplace, and a front frame rail and back frame rail both connected to a frame leg to thereby slidably connect the frame subassembly to the translating layer. The bulkhead subassembly forms the other side of the carriage to secure the other end of the workpiece. Internal components within the bulkhead motorize the bulkhead, such that the workpiece can be turned and manipulated in two dimensions as the bandsaw blade cuts the rotating workpiece.

System for and method of re-profiling locomotive and rail car wheels

A system for re-profiling a first wheel in accordance with the first profile includes a lathe cutting tool and a plate. The first wheel is associated with a train or other rail riding device. The lathe cutting tool is configured to engage the first wheel and attach to a compound slide mechanism. The plate includes supports for supporting the wheel assembly including the first wheel. The plate is attached to the compound slide mechanism.

Portable compact threading machine

A powered threading machine is described. The threading machine is compact and portable. The threading machine includes a tube frame having a rearward wheel assembly and an extendable handle at the front of the machine. A particular sump configuration is used to prevent loss of cutting oil during operation and transport of the machine.

Apparatus and method for working an optical lens and also a transporting containing for optical lenses

A device and a method for processing an optical lens as well as a corresponding shipping container for multiple optical lenses are proposed, whereby the presence of necessary or specific operating means is acquired preferably automatically, in particular by means of corresponding detection devices, and/or is indicated for the respective processing of necessary lenses and/or other operating means, such as tools. In particular, a user guidance is provided, which as an alternative or in addition indicates a necessary clamping or reclamping of the lens or assigned block pieces and/or necessary tool-changing, or the like.

Method for manufacturing lens molding core

A method for manufacturing a lens molding core includes the following steps. First, a blade is provided. Then, the blade is driven by a first driver to a number of cutting points in this order from the peripheral to the center of a molding surface of the lens molding core facing the blade at a fixed pitch, according to manufacturing parameters of the lens molding core. Wherein d is larger than or equal to the precision value of the first driver, and is less than or equal to about 3 micrometers, Finally, the lens molding core is driven by a second driver to move toward the blade along a central axis of the molding surface and spin about the central axis at each cutting point until the blade cuts into the molding surface a desired depth, according to the manufacturing parameters of the lens molding core.

Method for controlling combined lathe apparatus, combined lathe apparatus, turning tool holder, blade position registering apparatus, and blade position detecting apparatus

A carriage is moved in a direction including a Y axis component in order to move a turning process tool that is attached to a tool spindle along a horizontal line that is perpendicular to a Z axis, and thus, a turning process is carried out on a workpiece which is attached to a workpiece spindle.

Multispindle lathe

Multispindle lathe comprising a machine frame ( 12 ), a spindle drum ( 14 ) which is arranged in the machine frame ( 12 ), is rotatable about a spindle drum axis ( 16 ) and is made up at least partially of segments ( 80 ) which are cut out from flat material in a stacking direction ( 82 ) parallel to the spindle drum axis ( 16 ) and extend in stacking planes ( 88 ) transverse to the stacking direction ( 82 ), these segments having receiving cutouts ( 90 ) and cooling channel cutouts ( 92, 96, 106 ) which overlap with one another such that the spindle drum ( 14 ) has spindle motor receptacles ( 30 ) for spindle motors ( 32 ) and a cooling channel system ( 120, 130, 180 ) separated therefrom by wall webs ( 98 ), characterized in that the cooling channel system has several channel subsystems ( 120, 130, 180 ) for a liquid cooling medium which are fed in parallel.

Split Frame Lathe

A split frame lathe having improved locking, cutting and adjustment capabilities is disclosed. The split frame lathe includes an embodiment having a plurality of internal bearing systems where each internal bearing system includes an eccentric bushing, a bearing pin and a v-bearing. Another embodiment of the split frame lathe may include adjustable leg systems. The split frame lathe may also include a star gear connected to a gear ring where the star gear can be rotated in a first direction and, alternatively, in an opposite second direction. In another embodiment the split frame lathe includes a trip system to prevent damage to the lathe and harm to the operator. The split frame lathe may also include improved locking mechanisms for the gear and base ring and a hinge system. The split frame lathe also may include a counter bore and flange facer attachment.

Rib structure for a turning center bed

The present disclosure provides a bed for use with a turning center assembled with a main shaft housing in which a work piece is chucked, a turret and a tool table configured to process the work piece by a tool, and a transfer apparatus configured to transfer the turret and the tool table, the bed comprising: a rib including a plurality of rib elements, in which the rib element comprises a first rib element positioned at a lower portion of the bed where the main shaft housing is assembled, and a second rib element positioned at a lower portion of the bed where the transfer apparatus is assembled.

Method for machining a workpiece

An electronic control system is programmed to control movement of a cutting tool relative to a rotating workpiece. After engagement of the stock, the tool is controlled to follow a curved path until the cutting surface of the tool reaches a predetermined depth of cut in the stock. The tool is then controlled to follow a straight/linear path, with the cutting surface of the tool engaged with the stock at said predetermined depth of cut. The control system varies the feed rate as the tool rolls into cut along a known path of curvature, to control the thickness of the material which is removed as the tool rolls into cut, e.g. to induce fracture as the material begins to coil. The feed rate as the tool rolls into cut is programmed to vary in relation to an arc of engagement between a cutting surface of the cutting tool and the stock into which the cutting tool is being moved.

Machine tool system

The machine tool system includes a machine tool, a loader and a support frame structure. The machine tool includes a bed and a processing equipment disposed above the bed to process a work. The loader includes a guide unit disposed above the machine tool and a movable body movable along the guide unit to load and unload the work relative to the processing equipment. The support frame structure includes left and right stands installed on a floor surface at left and right sides of the bed to support the guide unit from below and a reinforcement member inserted in a throughhole. which is provided in the bed so as to extend in a leftward and rightward direction, in a non-contact fashion without contacting an inner face of the throughhole, with left and right ends thereof connected to vertically halfway portions of the associated stands.

Lathe for machining curved surfaces

A lathe includes a machine support, a working table positioned on the machine support, a rotating driver, a moving device, and a feeding device. The rotating driver rotates the work table. The moving device includes at least one cross beam, at least one first driving mechanism, and at least one second driving mechanism. The cross beam is movably positioned on the machine support above the working table. The feeding device is movably positioned on the at least one cross beam, and includes a feeding driving mechanism and a cutter. The first driving mechanism drives the cross beam to move along a first direction, and the second driving mechanism drives the feeding device to move along a second direction at about ninety degrees from the first direction. The feeding mechanism drives the cutter to move backwards and forwards along a third direction perpendicular to the first and second direction.

Machine tool with uninterrupted cutting

A machine tool includes a machine support, a work table positioned on the machine support, a moving device and a feeding device. The moving device is movably mounted on the machine support along a first direction above the work table. The feeding device is slidably positioned on the moving device along a second direction at ninety degrees from the first direction. The feeding device includes a feeding mechanism and a cutter. The feeding mechanism drives the tool holder and the cutter to move back and forth along a third orthogonal direction.

Method of producing textured surfaces

Methods suitable for producing textured surfaces in surfaces of objects, by which the methods are able to achieve a desired three-dimensional surface topography and optionally a desired subsurface microstructure through the use of a controlled modulation machining technique. The methods include selecting a predetermined surface texture for a surface of a body, and then imposing a superimposed sinusoidal feed-modulation on a cutting tool so as to move the cutting tool in a feed direction relative to the body while machining the body with the cutting tool and generating a machined surface of the body. The surface texture of the machined surface is intentionally controlled by at least the modulation amplitude and the modulation frequency of the superimposed sinusoidal feed-modulation.

Machining apparatus with chip shield

An apparatus for machining metal workpieces has a frame defining machining, pick-up, and drop-off stations. A vertical slide is vertically shiftable on the machine frame. In turn a horizontal slide carrying a rotatably driven holder is horizontally shiftable on the vertical slide between respective pick-up, machining, and drop-off positions above the stations. A holder is provided in the machining station, and one of the holders is adapted to hold a tool and the other of the holders for holding a workpiece for machining the workpiece in the machining station. A pair of shields is fixed to the vertical slide and horizontally flanks the machining station. One of the shields is between the machining station and the pick-up station. Respective slidable doors on each of the shields are shiftable between a closed position blocking movement of the rotatable holder past the respective shield and an open position permitting such movement.

THROMBUS ASPIRATION WITH DIFFERENT INTENSITY LEVELS

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. A system for facilitating aspiration of a thrombus in a vessel , the system comprising:an automated motor pump configured to facilitate aspiration of the thrombus, the automated motor pump comprising an external control panel configured to receive input from an operator; andpower electronics configured to power and control the automated motor pump to generate a plurality of suction patterns having a plurality of intensity levels, a first intensity level having a first negative pressure between 100 and 350 mm Hg;', 'a second intensity level having a second negative pressure between 351 and 550 mm Hg; and', 'a third intensity level having a third negative pressure between 551 and 769 mm Hg; and, 'wherein the plurality of intensity levels compriseswherein a first crescendo suction pattern of the plurality of suction patterns comprises a repetitive cycle comprising the first intensity level for a first duration, the second intensity level for a second duration after the first duration, and the third intensity level for a third duration after the second duration.2. The system of :wherein the first duration, the second duration, and the third duration are each between 1 and 30 seconds; andwherein a total duration of the repetitive cycle of the first crescendo suction pattern ...

THROMBUS ASPIRATION USING AN OPERATOR-SELECTABLE SUCTION PATTERN

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. A system for facilitating aspiration of a thrombus in a vessel using an operator-selectable suction pattern , the system comprising:an automated motor pump configured to facilitate aspiration of the thrombus, the automated motor pump comprising an external control panel configured to receive input from an operator; andpower electronics configured to power and control the automated motor pump to generate a plurality of variable suction patterns having a plurality of intensity levels, a first intensity level having a first negative pressure; and', 'a second intensity level having a second negative pressure,', 'wherein the first negative pressure is between 551 and 769 mm Hg, and', 'wherein the first negative pressure is more negative than the second negative pressure;, 'wherein the plurality of intensity levels compriseswherein a first variable suction pattern of the plurality of variable suction patterns comprises a repetitive cycle comprising the first intensity level for a first duration and the second intensity level for a second duration after the first duration,wherein the first duration and the second duration are each between 1 and 30 seconds, andwherein a total duration of the repetitive cycle of the first variable suction pattern is between 1 minute and 15 ...

REUSABLE CASTINGS MOLDS

The invention is directed to a reusable mold for making a contact lens and the reusable mold has at least one of the mold halves is made from an oxide glass having a Knoop Hardness less than HK 350. The invention is also directed to a method for making an optical part by single point diamond turning an oxide glass having a Knoop Hardness HK less than 350. 18-. (canceled)9. A method for making a reusable mold for making a contact lens comprising the steps of:(a) selecting an oxide glass material having a Knoop Hardness less than 350 for the reusable mold for making a contact lens, (b) single point diamond turning the oxide glass with a neutral or negative rake angle to achieve an optical part having an optical quality surface.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the optical part is a reusable mold for making contact lens.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the Knoop Hardness is less than 340.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the Knoop Hardness is less than 320.13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the rake angle is from 0° to −25°.14. The method of claim 9 , wherein the optical part has a surface roughness (Ra) less than 30 nm.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the optical part has a surface roughness (Ra) less than 20 nm.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the optical part has a surface roughness (Ra) less than 10 nm. This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119 (e) of U.S. provisional application number 61/918,914 filed 20 Dec. 2013, incorporated by reference in its entirety.A great effort has been made to develop technologies for cast molding of hydrogel contact lenses with high precision, fidelity and reproducibility and at low cost. One of such manufacturing technologies is the so-called Lightstream Technology™ (Alcon) involving reusable molds and curing a lens-forming composition under a spatial limitation of actinic radiation (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,508,317, 5,583,163, 5,789,464, 5,849,810 and 8,163,206). The Lightstream Technology™ for making contact ...

Machine Tool

A machine tool for machining a workpiece is provided with a cutting tool holder for holding a cutting tool and a rotation mechanism for holding the workpiece. One or both of the cutting tool holder and the rotation mechanism are movable on multiple axes so that the cutting tool is movable relative to the workpiece in multiple axial directions. A control device is provided for controlling the movement of one or both of the cutting tool holder and the rotation mechanism to synchronously vibrate the workpiece and the cutting tool relative to each other at a low frequency in multiple axial directions.

Aspiration systems

Thrombus aspiration may be performed using manual negative intermittent suction (e.g., provided by a syringe) or using an automated negative suction device (e.g., provided by a vacuum pump). The suction device may be connected through suction tubing to a hub of a catheter. The automated negative suction device may include an external control panel for the operator configured to allow the operator to choose from any of a plurality of suction patterns during an aspiration procedure.

Polygon machining device and polygon machining method

A polygon machining method whereby first polygon machining is carried out on a workpiece held by a main axis, by using a polygon cutter attached to a tool main axis, then machining using a tool other than the polygon cutter is carried out, and second polygon machining after said machining is carried out, using the polygon cutter. The polygon machining method comprises: a synchronized stopping step in which the main axis is stopped at a predetermined prescribed rotation position, in a state in which the main and the tool main axis during polygon machining are synchronously rotated when the first polygon machining has been completed; a synchronization release step in which the synchronization of the main axis and the tool main axis is released when starting machining after the first polygon machining; a main axis stopping step in which the main axis is stopped at a prescribed rotation position when the machining after first polygon machining has been completed; and a synchronization starting step in which the main axis and the tool main axis are synchronously rotated when starting second polygon machining.

Method and machine tool for machining a rotationally asymmetrical region

In order to machine at least one workpiece on a lathe, where the workpiece rotates in the lathe and the at least one region to be machined of the workpiece is machined with the aid of at least one tool of the lathe, where the tool is moved at least parallel to the rotation axis of the workpiece, where the tool is moved parallel to the rotation axis of the workpiece such that the machined region of the workpiece is formed in a rotationally asymmetrical manner with respect to the rotation axis of the workpiece after machining. Furthermore, the invention disclosure relates to a cooling duct to a piston wall, and to a combustion-chamber hollow of a piston and also to a lathe.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SPIRALLY SLICING MEAT

A method for spirally slicing meat includes (1) rotating a meat product about a first axis on a turntable; (2) stabilizing the rotating meat product along its exterior surface with a meat stabilizer apparatus comprising a paddle coupled with and extending from an arm; and (3) spirally slicing the meat product in a direction generally transverse to the first axis. 1. A meat stabilizer apparatus comprising:a paddle;an arm attached to and extending from the paddle; anda coupling assembly that couples the arm to a meat cutting assembly.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the coupling assembly comprises a collar and a clamp.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the coupling assembly and the arm are secured using an attachment mechanism.4. A spiral slicing apparatus comprising:a cutting assembly having a knife blade coupled with a knife carriage;a meat support apparatus having a rotatable turntable coupled with a drive assembly; anda meat stabilizer apparatus having a paddle and an arm attached to and extending from the paddle.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the meat stabilizer apparatus further comprises a cutting attachment mechanism for coupling the paddle and arm to a carriage associated with the cutting assembly.6. A method for spirally slicing meat comprising:rotating a meat product about a first axis on a turntable;stabilizing the rotating meat product along its exterior surface with a meat stabilizer apparatus comprising a paddle coupled with and extending from an arm; andspirally slicing the meat product in a direction generally transverse to the first axis.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the meat stabilizer apparatus is moveable in a direction parallel to the first axis. This patent application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/284,107, filed Oct. 28, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,636,832, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/408,323, filed Oct. 29, 2010, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by ...

Flywheel reconditioning tool

A lathe tool that works in conjunction with a HUNTER lathe to engage a rotating an inner frictional surface of a flywheel on its axis to perform various symmetrical operations about an axis of rotation such as cutting and facing with a cutting tool. The components of the lathe tool position to one side of the flywheel to allow sufficient clearance for engaging a large flywheel across the full diameter of the flywheel, and also provide adjustment mechanisms for enhanced precision. A lathe mount extends perpendicularly from the Hunter lathe terminating at a lathe mount aperture. A tool mount passes through the lathe mount aperture terminating at a cutting tool notch, where the cutting tool attaehes. A bracket passes through the tool mount and includes an adjustable screw that extends towards the Hunter lathe, rotating to draw the lathe tool to and from the flywheel.

Lathe positioning apparatus

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lathe positioning apparatus such that a work held by a chuck can be positioned at an arbitrary position in main shaft direction and the installation space and the size of the apparatus can be decreased. A lathe positioning apparatus for positioning a work W held by a chuck 6 in a main shaft 4 direction is provided with an apparatus body 12 having a shaft center along the main shaft 4 direction. An abutting portion 26 for abutting the work W is formed on a chuck 6 side end of the apparatus body 12 . A mechanism for advancing or withdrawing the abutting portion 26 with respect to the chuck 6 is provided. An extension/contraction mechanism for extending or contracting the apparatus body 12 in the main shaft 4 direction is provided in the apparatus body 12 . The abutting portion 26 is advanced or withdrawing with respect to the chuck 6 by the extending or contracting by the extension/contraction mechanism.

Lathe center

A lathe center can include a boss formed in a cavity of a work end of a work piece, such as a shaft. The boss has a height as measured from an end wall of the cavity. A support recess can be formed in the boss, and by limiting a depth of the support recess to no more than the height of the boss, stress and strain around the cavity during startup and/or operation of the work piece and/or an assembly including the work piece can be reduced.

Processing method for brake rotor-equiped wheel bearing devices

An outer member and an inner member constituting a wheel bearing device are assembled and the brake rotor is fixed to the hub ring of the inner member. In this state, the pad slide surfaces of the brake rotor are lathed with the reference provided by a wheel pilot end surface. Alternatively, the wheel pilot end surface of the hub ring by chucking the knuckle pilot of the outer member with the wheel bearing device put in its assembled state, and the pad slide surfaces of the brake rotor are lathed with the reference provided by the wheel pilot end surface.

Anti-vibration plug for mechanising tubes and method for placing said plug inside a tube

The invention relates to an anti-vibration plug for machining tubes and to a method for placing said plug inside a tube, wherein the plug comprises a central body ( 2 ) with arms ( 3 ) that open radially outwards intended to come into contact with the inside of the tube ( 1 ), a blocking screen ( 4 ) being arranged between the central body ( 2 ) and the arms ( 3 ), which blocks the inside of the tube ( 1 ) in the open position of the arms ( 3 ), whereas the central body ( 2 ) has an axial hole ( 5 ) wherein there is housed a piston ( 6 ) which movably acts on a peripheral part ( 8 ) which surrounds the central body ( 2 ) and generates the movement of the arms ( 3 ), the peripheral part ( 8 ) being subjected to a pushing force exerted by an elastic element ( 10 ) in the opposite direction to that in which the piston ( 6 ) pushes.

Device for forming expanded hole section

A hole expansion, forming device includes a cutting portion main, body formed to have a diameter for the cutting portion, main body to be housed within a joint hole and including a cutting blade tool movable in a range from a housed position at which a blade is housed within a diameter for the cutting portion main body to an extended position at which the blade projects out of the diameter, an advancing and retracting member that is constructed to move in an axial direction by an external force and rotate about an axis of the advancing and retracting member, and a link mechanism that converts an advancing and retracting movement of the advancing and retracting member into a rotational movement of the cutting blade tool, a tip portion bearing that is provided on a tip end of the cutting portion main body, and serves as a tip end side bearing when being housed in an inner side of the joint hole.

Cutting tool and methods for use

A pipe cutting tool having: a plurality of rollers; a clamping member moveable between an open position in which a pipe is insertable between the plurality of rollers and a clamping position in which the pipe is secured between the rollers; a cutting apparatus having first, second, and third cutting members configured to optionally sequentially engage the pipe when positioned between the plurality of rollers; a drive motor drivingly connected to at least one of the rollers; and an actuator operatively connected to the drive motor.

Machine tool with lathe tool and milling cutter

A machine tool with lathe tool and milling cutter includes a machine support, a worktable, a moving device, a lathe feeding mechanism and a milling feeding mechanism. The worktable is positioned on the machine support. The moving device is slidably assembled to the machine support along a first direction and located above the worktable. The lathe feeding mechanism and the milling feeding mechanism are slidably assembled to the moving device along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The lathe feeding mechanism includes a feeding assembly and a lathe tool connected to the feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is configured for driving the lathe tool to move along a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second direction reciprocally, the milling feeding mechanism includes a milling cutter and is configured for driving the milling cutter to move along the third direction.

ASPIRATION AND MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY METHODS

Vascular treatment and methods include a plurality of self-expanding bulbs and a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Joints between woven structures and hypotubes include solder. Woven structures include patterns of radiopaque filaments measurable under x-ray. Structures are heat treated to include at least shapes at different temperatures. A catheter includes a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Heat treating systems include a detachable flange. Laser cutting systems include a fluid flow system. 1. (canceled)2. A method of treating a thrombus in a vessel with combination mechanical thrombectomy and aspiration , the method comprising:advancing a guide catheter in the vessel;advancing a microcatheter through the guide catheter in the vessel; a plurality of self-expanding bulbs; and', 'a delivery device coupled to the plurality of self-expanding bulbs,', 'wherein advancing the thrombectomy device includes crossing the thrombus with a distal-most bulb of the plurality of self-expanding bulbs;, 'advancing a thrombectomy device through the microcatheter in the vessel, the thrombectomy device includingretracting the microcatheter and expanding at least some of the plurality of self-expanding bulbs from a radially compressed state to a radially expanded state, wherein retracting the microcatheter is at least until a distal end of the microcatheter is proximal to the thrombus;entrapping the thrombus in at least some of the plurality of self-expanding bulbs in the radially expanded state; and retracting the microcatheter and the thrombectomy device into the guide catheter; and', 'applying negative suction pressure to the guide catheter., 'at least partially simultaneously3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vessel comprises a blood vessel in a brain or a blood vessel in a leg.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein applying the negative suction pressure to the guide catheter comprises ...

ASPIRATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

Vascular treatment and methods include a plurality of self-expanding bulbs and a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Joints between woven structures and hypotubes include solder. Woven structures include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures are heat treated to include at least shapes at different temperatures. A catheter includes a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Heat treating systems include a detachable flange. Laser cutting systems include a fluid flow system. 1. (canceled)2. A system for facilitating aspiration of material within a body , the system comprising: a lumen; and', 'a variably slotted hypotube comprising a plurality of interspersed cut patterns,', 'wherein the hypotube is configured to inhibit collapse of the lumen during application of negative suction applied through the lumen; and, 'a catheter comprisingan automated negative suction device comprising a vacuum pump configurable to generate suction patterns,wherein at least one suction pattern of the suction patterns comprises a plurality of intensity levels, andwherein the plurality of intensity levels comprises a first intensity level and a second intensity level.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the automated negative suction device comprises power electronics configured to control at least one of an intensity or a duration of negative suction pressure of the suction patterns.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the power electronics comprise a customized integrated circuit board or an integrated chip.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein at least some of the suction patterns are stored in the power electronics.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein suction pressure of the first intensity level is between −551 and −769 mm Hg claim 2 , and wherein suction pressure of the second intensity level is between −100 and −350 mm Hg.7. The system of claim 2 , wherein the suction patterns ...

Apparatus for transversally sawing a tubular body

Technical problem: a low sawing precision of tubular bodies of an apparatus comprising a transverse sawing station ( 30 ), in particular said apparatus equipped with a chip-forming saw means ( 35 ), a support ( 11′,11 ″) arranged to maintain the tubular bodies ( 1 ) in rotation during the sawing step, and also comprising a carriage means ( 50 ) for carrying the tubular body ( 1 ) along the direction of its own longitudinal axis ( 16 ) towards the sawing station ( 30 ), in particular preserving the possibility of removing chips produced during the sawing from the inside of the tubular body ( 1 ), such low sawing precision, in terms of length and smoothness of the end of the portions depending upon possible small longitudinal translation movements of the tubular body ( 1 ) along the support ( 11′,11 ″). Solution: providing a carriage means ( 50 ) that comprises a holding means ( 14 ) for longitudinally holding the tubular body ( 1 ), the holding means ( 14 ) comprising a rotatable element ( 71 ) arranged to relatively rollingly engage with a surface portion ( 18 ) of the tubular body ( 1 ), in particular the rotatable element ( 71 ) is arranged to engage by rolling and pressing onto an inner surface portion ( 18 ) of said tubular body ( 1 ) proximate to said first end ( 5 ′) and radially corresponding to a surface portion of the tubular body ( 1 ) to contact a counter-support element ( 72 ) and radially corresponding to a surface portion of said tubular body ( 1 ) that is in contact with a counter-support element ( 72 ) (FIG. 18 )

Pipe machining apparatuses and methods of operating the same

Pipe machining apparatuses and methods of operating are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes an advancement mechanism coupled to a frame and adapted to move relative to the frame between a first position, in which the advancement mechanism is in a travel path of an advancement member and is adapted to be engaged by the advancement member to advance a tool, and a second position, in which the advancement mechanism is positioned out of the travel path of the advancement member and is not adapted to be engaged by the advancement member. In another aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes multiple motors and pinion gears engaged with a gear rack of a tool carrier. In a further aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a race wiper. In yet another aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a race lubrication member.

Methods for forming optimized lenses and devices thereof

This technology relates generally to methods for the fabrication of high performance lenses, in particular, lenses including a glass carrier and an at least partially transmissive layer with one or more slope facets coupled together by one of more draft facets on a surface of the glass carrier. The methods involve identifying geometric errors in the slope and draft facets to create correction factors and forming corrected slope and draft facets based on the correction factors. This technology also relates to the resulting lenses and lens arrays.

Dampening adapter for mounting a cutting tool onto a turret and a method of use

A dampening adapter is disclosed for mounting a cutting tool onto a machine turret to reduce vibration and flexing when the cutting tool engages a work piece, and a method of using the dampening adapter.

Ultrasound-assisted method, ultrasonic oscillation system suitable for carring out the method, and sonotrode

In an ultrasound-assisted method, in each of at least two sonotrode arms ( 8, 9 ) of a sonotrode ( 7 ) that is fixed in a protruding manner, said sonotrode arms being connected to each other by means of a respective joint ( 10 ) in each case, a respective ultrasonic wave that is transverse to the protrusion direction and that oscillates in a resonance mode is produced, wherein ultrasonic waves superposed in the at least one joint ( 10 ) and oscillating in the sonotrode arms ( 8, 9 ) of the joint ( 10 ) oscillate at a phase offset from each other, and the oscillation planes of the superposed ultrasonic waves are parallel to each other. An ultrasonic system suitable for carrying out the method comprises an ultrasound source ( 1 ), a sonotrode ( 7 ) protruding from a sonotrode retainer ( 6 ), wherein the sonotrode ( 7 ) has at least two sonotrode arms ( 8, 9 ), which are connected to each other by means of a respective joint ( 10 ) in each case and of which at least two produce different resonance modes under ultrasonic excitation, and ultrasonic waves superposed in the at least one joint ( 10 ) and oscillating in the sonotrode arms ( 8, 9 ) of the joint ( 10 ) oscillate at a phase offset from each other. The invention further relates to a corresponding sonotrode ( 7 ).

Machine tool, workpiece machining method and ues in a machine tool or in a workpiece machining method

In a method for machining a workpiece using a tool, the tool engages with the workpiece and between the two a cutting motion is induced. Furthermore, a relative first vibration motion between workpiece and tool, which is superimposed on the cutting motion, is induced in such a way that one or more characteristic values of the first vibration motion and one or more characteristic values of the cutting motion are adjusted in relation to one another. The superimposed vibration motion can also be induced in such a way that distinctive surface zones of the workpiece are generated.

Methods of treating a thrombus in a vein using cyclical aspiration patterns

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measurable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems.

DEVICES FOR INHIBITING DISTAL DRIFT OF FLOW DIVERTING STENTS

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. A flow diverting device for inhibiting flow of blood into an aneurysm and permitting perfusion to branch vessels while inhibiting distal drift , the device comprising:a plurality of wires woven to form a textile structure, the plurality of wires consisting of 36 shape memory wires and 12 radiopaque wires,the textile structure having a porosity between 60% and 78%,the textile structure expandable between a radially compressed state and a radially expanded state, a first bulb configured to be placed across a neck of an aneurysm configured to inhibit distal drift,', 'a second bulb proximal to the first bulb,', 'a third bulb distal to the first bulb,', 'a first neck extending between the first bulb and the second bulb,', 'a second neck extending between the first bulb and the third bulb,', 'a lateral neck extending from the first bulb, and', 'a medial neck extending from the first bulb., 'the textile structure in the radially expanded state comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the shape memory wires comprise chromium cobalt wires.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the radiopaque wires comprise platinum tungsten wires.4. A flow diverting device for inhibiting flow of blood into an aneurysm and permitting perfusion to branch vessels while inhibiting distal drift claim ...

METHODS OF TREATING A THROMBUS IN AN ARTERY USING CYCLICAL ASPIRATION PATTERNS

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. A method of treating a thrombus in an artery using a repetitive cyclical pattern for aspiration , the method comprising:inserting a distal end of a catheter into the artery, wherein the thrombus is distal to the distal end of the catheter, the catheter being a microcatheter, a distal access microcatheter, or a guide catheter, the thrombus causing acute ischemic stroke due to occlusion of the artery;choosing the cyclical pattern from a plurality of stored cyclical patterns, the cyclical pattern comprising repetition of a first suction level, a second suction level different than the first suction level;arresting flow in the artery including inflating a balloon proximal to the thrombus and stopping anterograde forward flow proximal to the thrombus during aspirating the thrombus; andaspirating the thrombus using negative pressure through the catheter, the negative pressure varying according to the chosen cyclical pattern by an automated negative suction device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cyclical pattern comprises a crescendo suction pattern or a diminuendo suction pattern.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cyclical pattern comprises a third suction level different than the first suction level and the second suction level.4. A method of treating a thrombus in ...

Casting cup assembly for forming an ophthalmic device

Disclosed in this specification is a casting cup assembly comprising frontcurve and basecurve molds which of which includes a ring that circumscribes the respective concave and convex mold surface. When the casting cup is assembled, the rings align and minimize de-centering and tilting of the concave and convex mold surfaces which, in turn, reduces edge defects.

SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING POWERED THREADING OPERATIONS

A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations. 1. A powered threader device comprising:a frame assembly;a selectively releasable chuck assembly adapted for retaining and rotating a workpiece about a workpiece central axis;a brushless DC electric motor supported by the frame assembly, the motor providing a powered rotary output in selectable engagement with the chuck assembly to thereby selectively rotate the workpiece;a selectively positionable die assembly for forming threads in the workpiece, the die assembly including a receding die head.2. The threader device of wherein the brushless DC electric motor includes a segmented tooth stator.3. The threader device of wherein the brushless DC electric motor is a permanent magnet brushless electric motor.4. The threader device of wherein the brushless DC electric motor is a switched reluctance brushless electric motor.5. The threader device of further comprising a reamer assembly.6. The threader device of further comprising a cutter assembly.7. A powered threader device comprising:a frame assembly;a brushless DC electric motor supported on the frame assembly, the motor providing a powered rotary output;a selectively releasable chuck assembly supported on the frame assembly adapted for retaining and rotating a workpiece about a workpiece central axis;a drive train for transmitting rotary motion from the rotary output of the brushless electric motor to the chuck assembly;a selectively positionable die assembly supported on the frame assembly for forming threads in the workpiece, the die assembly including a receding die head;control provisions for ...

Cutting-off machine

A cutting-off machine, comprising a cutting unit ( 2 ) being enabled to receive a tube ( 100 ) and to cut the tube ( 100 ) according to a plane transversal to a longitudinal axis (X) of the tube ( 100 ), movement means ( 8 ) enabled to grip stably a length (S) of cut tube ( 100 ) and move said length (S) away from the cutting unit ( 2 ) along a direction of advance (A) of the tube ( 100 ), and a cutting-off device ( 5 ) interposed between said cutting unit ( 2 ) and said movement means ( 8 ) and configured to realise cutting off of an inner welding seam ( 200 ) floating inside said tube ( 100 ).

Methods of treating a vessel using an aspiration pattern

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems.

Machining apparatus

In a machining apparatus, complete control of the movement, stopping, speed and displacement of a tool mounted on a rotating face plate is achieved by using a first motor to cause rotation of the face plate, causing the first motor to rotate a ring gear along with the face plate, controlling the relative speeds of the face plate and the ring gear by means of a second motor and a differential mechanism, and moving the tool on the face plate in response to a difference in the rotational speeds of the face plate and the ring gear.

Bearing assembly for use with a rotating machining device

A bearing assembly includes a first race having an arcuate configuration and a first set of bearing elements. The first set of bearing elements is arranged to dynamically contact the first race and recirculate within the bearing assembly in a first direction. A second race has an arcuate configuration and is removably secured to the first race. A second set of bearing elements is arranged to dynamically contact the second race and recirculate within the bearing assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Portable profiler for locomtove or railcar wheels

A portable apparatus for configuring a wheel associated with a track is provided. The apparatus is in a fixed position with respect to a rail associated with the track when in operation. The apparatus includes a tool configured to engage the wheel, a position system for positioning the cutting tool in at least two axis, and a computer control. The computer control is coupled to control the positioning system. The positioning system is controlled so that the wheel is configured in accordance with a profile.

THROMBUS ASPIRATION FACILITATION SYSTEMS

Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measurable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. 1. (canceled)2. A system for facilitating aspiration of a thrombus in a vessel , the system comprising: a proximal end,', 'a distal end,', 'a lumen having an inner diameter that decreases from the proximal end of the aspiration tubing to the distal end of the aspiration tubing, thereby causing a change in suction pressure within the aspiration tubing sufficient to affect blood velocity and facilitate thrombus aspiration,', 'a hypotube within the lumen of the aspiration tubing, the hypotube configured to inhibit collapse of the lumen of the aspiration tubing during application of negative suction through the lumen of the aspiration tubing for thrombus aspiration,', 'an outer polymer coating radially outward of the hypotube, and', 'an inner polymer coating radially inward of the hypotube, and, 'aspiration tubing comprisingan alternating current rotary piston pump comprising an external control panel, the pump configurable to generate crescendo suction patterns in the aspiration tubing, the crescendo suction patterns including at least three intensity levels, the pump comprising power electronics configured to control at least one of an intensity or a duration of negative suction pressure of the crescendo suction patterns.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least one ...

FLY-CUTTING HEAD, SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND TOOLING AND SHEETING PRODUCED THEREWITH

A fly-cutting system is disclosed, and in particular one that comprises a dynamically-controllable actuator for controlling the position, orientation, or both position and orientation of a cutting element carried by a fly-cutting head. In certain embodiments, the actuator can adjust the position or orientation of a cutting element, or both, hundreds or thousands of times per second, enabling precise control over the shape of features formed by the cutting element in a surface of a workpiece. 1. A method of manufacturing a microreplication tool , the method comprising:sending, with a control system, a first set of electronic signals to operate a motorized spindle to rotate a cylindrical workpiece mounted to the motorized spindle; a cutting element mounted to an outer radius of the fly-cutting head; and', 'a dynamically-controllable actuator, positioned between the axis of rotation and the cutting element and radially spaced from the axis of rotation;, 'sending, with the control system, a second set of electronic signals to operate a continuously rotatable fly-cutting head to form one or more features in the workpiece, the fly-cutting head being rotatable about an axis of rotation, wherein the fly cutting head includesmonitoring, with the control system, angular positions of the fly-cutting head while operating the fly-cutting head;sending, based on the monitored angular positions of the fly-cutting head, with the control system, a third set of electronic signals to operate the dynamically-controllable actuator to trace a controllable, predetermined cutting path relative to the position and rotation of the workpiece by changing a position of the cutting element relative to the fly-cutting head during a cutting operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein sending the third set of electronic signals to operate the dynamically-controllable actuator comprises sending the third set of electronic signals via a slip ring to transfer the third set of electronic signals from ...

Machining system

A machining system with a configuration in which working machines, including a machine tool, are configured to be disposed in a line, and in which multiple working machines perform operations on one work in order, is provided. The machining system includes: a base; and multiple working machine modules which are mounted on the base and are arranged in an arrangement direction, and has a configuration in which each of the multiple working machine modules is capable of being drawn out from the base along a track extending in an intersecting direction intersecting with the arrangement direction.

Pipe cutter

A pipe cutter for cutting a pipe includes a cutting head assembly having a first carriage and a second carriage spaced apart to define a cutting area. The first carriage supports a cutting mechanism, and the second carriage is configured to support a pipe within the cutting area. The carriages have a locked state and an unlocked state such that when the carriages are in the unlocked state, the carriages are movable relative to each other and biased into the cutting area. The pipe cutter also includes a drive assembly configured to rotate the cutting head assembly and a locking mechanism configured for changing the carriages from the unlocked state to the locked state and for holding the carriages in the locked state. The locking mechanism includes an actuation member rotatably coupled to the first carriage.

Lathe Error-Correcting Collet Chuck

An adjustable collet holder for use with a lathe is provided. The adjustable collet holder may include a set of hold down screws to hold it in place once adjusted. Adjustment may be achieved by adjusting multiple set screws to change both angular and concentricity orientations of a collet receiver relative to a body of the collet holder. 1. An adjustable collet holder for a lathe comprising:a body connectable to the lathe;a collet receiver; andwherein the body defines a sidewall, the sidewall engaged with the collet receiver so as to limit a rotation of the body with respect to the collet receiver.2. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a plurality of hold-down screws configured to secure a position of the collet receiver relative to the body when in a tightened position.3. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a plurality of angular set screws for adjustment of an angular orientation of the collet receiver relative to the body claim 1 , and a plurality of radial set screws to allow for a radial adjustment of the collet receiver relative to the body.4. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a plurality of angular set screws for adjustment of an angular orientation of the collet receiver relative to the body claim 2 , and a plurality of radial set screws to allow for a radial adjustment of the collet receiver relative to the body.5. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a collet built into the collet receiver.6. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a collet removably connected to the collet receiver.7. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a flexible gasket positioned between the collet receiver and the body.8. The adjustable collet holder of further comprising a built in coolant flow through allowing fluid to flow through the body to a collet of the collet receiver.9. The adjustable collet holder of comprising a collet positioned in the collet receiver claim 1 , a tool held in place by ...

PIPE CUTTING TOOL AND METHODS FOR USE

An apparatus for cutting a pipe has a base comprising a pipe support having at least one set of lower rollers and an upper frame supporting a cutting apparatus and at least one upper roller. The upper frame is moveable relative to the base between an open position in which the pipe may be inserted between the at least one set of lower rollers and the at least one upper roller, and a clamping position in which the pipe is in contact with the at least one set of lower rollers and the at least one upper roller. The cutting apparatus comprises a grooving member configured to provide an annular groove on an outer surface of the pipe, a cutting member configured to cut the pipe, and a chamfering member configured to provide a chamfer on the outer surface of the pipe between a location of the annular groove and a location of the cut in the pipe. 1. An apparatus for cutting a pipe , the apparatus comprising:(a) a base comprising a pipe support having at least one set of lower rollers;(b) an upper frame supporting a cutting apparatus and at least one upper roller, the upper frame being moveable relative to the base between an open position in which the pipe may be inserted between the at least one set of lower rollers and the at least one upper roller, and a clamping position in which the pipe is in contact with the at least one set of lower rollers and the at least one upper roller;(c) the cutting apparatus comprising a grooving member configured to provide an annular groove on an outer surface of the pipe, a cutting member configured to cut the pipe, and a chamfering member configured to provide a chamfer on the outer surface of the pipe between a location of the annular groove and a location of the cut in the pipe;(d) a drive motor drivingly connected to at least one roller of the at least one set of lower rollers; and,(e) an actuator operatively connected to the drive motor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grooving claim 1 , chamfering claim 1 , and cutting ...

Machine tool

A machine tool includes a main spindle movably supported in an axial direction, and two gang tool posts disposed opposed to each other with an axis of the main spindle located therebetween. Each of the two gang tool posts is supported movably in X and Y directions that are perpendicular to the axial direction of the main spindle. Each of the two gang tool posts is provided with tools arranged parallel to each other in the Y direction. One of the two gang tool posts is movably disposed in a Z direction that is a same direction as the axial direction of the main spindle. Any one of the two gang tool posts is integrally provided with a turning tool base that turnably supports tools about a Y-axis along the Y direction.

Double-spindle machining apparatus

An apparatus for machining a workpiece has a housing having a vertical front wall and a first vertical side wall generally perpendicular thereto, respective first front and side vertical guides on the front and first side walls, and a first vertical slide extending along the front and first side walls. First front and side formations on the first vertical slide engage the first front and side guides for vertical movement of the first vertical slide relative to the housing. A first spindle unit adapted to hold the workpiece is carried on the first vertical slide, and a tool holder adapted to hold tools in a first work station is provided below the first vertical slide so that the spindle unit can engage the workpiece with a one of the tools in the work station.

RAPIDLY RETRACTABLE TOOL SUPPORT FOR A PIPE MACHINING APPARATUS

Pipe machining apparatuses, tool supports, and methods of operating pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a frame, a tool carrier coupled to and movable relative to the frame, and a tool support coupled to and movable with the tool carrier relative to the frame. The tool support is adapted to support a tool and move the tool in a first direction toward a pipe at a first increment and move the tool in a second direction away from the pipe at a second increment. The second increment is larger than the first increment. 1. A method of operating a tool support , the method comprising:providing a tool clamp adapted to support a tool;moving a worm gear to a first position;coupling the worm gear with a feed screw in the first position;rotating the worm gear in a first worm gear direction to rotate the feed screw;moving the tool clamp along the feed screw to move the tool in a first tool direction upon rotating the worm gear in the first worm gear direction;rotating the worm gear in a second worm gear direction to rotate the feed screw;moving the tool clamp along the feed screw to move the tool in a second tool direction upon rotating the worm gear in the second worm gear direction;moving the worm gear to a second position;uncoupling the worm gear from the feed screw in the second position; androtating the feed screw independently of the worm gear with the worm gear in the second position.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:fixedly coupling a drive gear to the feed screw;rotating the drive gear with the feed screw;engaging the worm gear with the drive gear in the first position; anddisengaging the worm gear from the drive gear in the second position.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:moving the tool at a first increment in the first and second tool directions with the worm gear in the first position; andmoving the tool at a second increment in the second tool direction with the worm gear in the second ...

PIPE MACHINING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME

Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In some aspects, a pipe machining apparatus may include a hinge to allow two sections of the pipe machining apparatus to move relative to one another. In another aspect, a support member may be provided to support a pipe machining apparatus on a surface. In a further aspect, a support member may be provided that allows lifting of a pipe machining apparatus in either a horizontal position or a vertical position. 1. A pipe machining apparatus comprising:a frame adapted to be coupled to and fixed relative to a pipe;a tool carrier coupled to and moveable relative to the frame and the pipe; anda support member coupled to the frame, the support member including a first flange defining a first aperture therein and a second flange defining a second aperture therein, wherein the support member is adapted to be coupled to a lifting mechanism to lift the pipe machining apparatus.2. The pipe machining apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first flange is substantially parallel to a front surface of the tool carrier and wherein the second flange is substantially perpendicular to the first flange.3. The pipe machining apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support member is a first support member claim 1 , the pipe machining apparatus further comprising a second support member coupled to the frame claim 1 , the second support member including a first flange defining a first aperture therein and a second flange defining a second aperture therein claim 1 , wherein the first and second support members are adapted to be simultaneously coupled to a lifting mechanism to lift the pipe machining apparatus.4. The pipe machining apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and second support members facilitate lifting of the pipe machining apparatus in both a generally vertical position and in a generally horizontal position.5. The pipe machining apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a first section including a first portion of the frame and a first ...

Rotatable drive element for moving a window covering

A curtain assembly comprises a rotatable drive element wherein at least one helical guide structure is formed on, or into, the outer surface of the drive element. A drive attachment element having a structure that communicates with the helical guide structure to move the drive attachment element axially along the drive element when the drive element is rotated. Specific embodiments incorporate either a manual or motor-driven rotation assembly for rotating the drive element. Further specific embodiments involve a helical guide structure that comprises a helical groove and a structure that comprises a tooth that engages with the helical groove.

Method for machining a workpiece, supply circuit, supply system, tool actuator, tool setup

In a method for machining a workpiece, a cutting tool is guided relative to the workpiece, with a vibration being superposed, the amplitude of which is at least 5 μm. A supply circuit for a piezo actuator of a vibrating tool generates a voltage at the voltage output, which has a direct component and an alternating component. A supply system for a piezo actuator of a vibrating tool has the above-mentioned supply circuit which is connected to a secondary coil that is coupled to a primary coil.

RAPIDLY RETRACTABLE TOOL SUPPORT FOR A PIPE MACHINING APPARATUS

Pipe machining apparatuses, tool supports, and methods of operating pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a frame, a tool carrier coupled to and movable relative to the frame, and a tool support coupled to and movable with the tool carrier relative to the frame. The tool support is adapted to support a tool and move the tool in a first direction toward a pipe at a first increment and move the tool in a second direction away from the pipe at a second increment. The second increment is larger than the first increment. 1. A method of operating a pipe machining apparatus , the method comprising:fixedly coupling a frame of the pipe machining apparatus to a pipe;moving a tool carrier relative to the frame, wherein the tool carrier is moveably coupled to the frame;advancing a tool coupled to the tool carrier toward the pipe at a first increment; andretracting the tool away from the pipe at a second increment larger than the first increment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first increment is a first linear distance traveled per a period of time and the second increment is a second linear distance traveled per the same period of time claim 1 , wherein the second linear distance is greater than the first linear distance.3. A method of operating a tool support claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a tool clamp adapted to support a tool;moving a worm gear to a first position;coupling the worm gear with a feed screw in the first position;rotating the worm gear in a first worm gear direction to rotate the feed screw;moving the tool clamp along the feed screw to move the tool in a first tool direction upon rotating the worm gear in the first worm gear direction;rotating the worm gear in a second worm gear direction to rotate the feed screw;moving the tool clamp along the feed screw to move the tool in a second tool direction upon rotating the worm gear in the second worm gear direction;moving the worm gear to a second ...

Tube Scraper with Biased Blades

A tube scraping apparatus comprises a body having a passageway for receiving a piping component; and a first blade and a second blade. The first blade and second blade each: are mounted to the body and shiftable between a first condition and a second condition; and having an engagement portion positioned to engage an outer diameter (OD) surface of the received piping component in at least one condition, the first blade engagement portion comprising a cutting edge for removing material from the OD surface. The second blade engagement portion comprises a partial thread for engaging the piping component to convert a rotation of the piping component relative to the body to an axial movement of the piping component relative to the body.

Vibration reduction device for machine tool

A vibration reducing device for a machine tool reduces vibration generated in a tool support body supporting a tool. The vibration reducing device includes an attenuation inducing member and a pressing and fitting mechanism. The attenuation inducing member is brought into contact with the tool support body so as to generate a frictional force in a direction in which it acts as a resistance to the vibration generated in the tool support body. The attenuation inducing member has a rigidity in a direction conforming to a contact surface between the attenuation inducing member and the tool support body, which rigidity is higher than that of the tool support body. The pressing and fitting mechanism fits the attenuation inducing member to the tool support body in a pressed condition.

Steady rest

In a steady rest ( 1 ) for centring a rotationally symmetrical workpiece ( 2 ) in the space, consisting of: two housing halves ( 4, 5 ) arranged at a distance from one another and firmly connected together, a middle steady rest arm ( 6 ) arranged between the two housing shells ( 4, 5 ) that is mounted in the housing shells ( 4, 5 ) by means of an actuation piston ( 7 ) so as to be moved in an axial direction ( 3 ) towards the workpiece ( 2 ), and two outer steady rest arms ( 11, 12 ) that are in a driving connection with the middle steady rest arm ( 6 ) by means of a guide slide ( 13 ) which has a control track ( 14 ) on two opposite outside sides, on which a roller ( 16 ) attached to the free ends ( 15 ) of both outer steady rests ( 11, 12 ) is arranged which roll along the control track ( 14 ), workpieces ( 2 ) with different diameters should be held in the space. This is achieved in that the particular control track ( 14 ) of the guide slide ( 13 ) has at least two control sections ( 21, 22, 25 ) and that at least two rollers ( 16 ) spaced apart from one another are provided on the particular outer steady rest arm ( 11, 12 ), which are in an active contact with one each of the control sections ( 21, 22, 25 ) depending on the position of the guide slide ( 13 ) in the housing shells ( 4, 5 ).

INTERLOCKING TEETH FOR STRENGTHENING PINNED CONNECTION BETWEEN KNUCKLE-JOINTED LANCE SEGMENTS

A Knuckle Jointed Lance (KJL), comprising a segmented lance including a plurality of elongate and hollow KJL segments in a concatenated string thereof. The first segment end of one KJL segment is rotatably connected to the second segment end of a neighboring KJL segment via a pinned connection. Neighboring pairs of KJL segments together provide an interlocking toothed connection such that each interlocking toothed connection restrains relative torsional displacement between the neighboring pair of KJL segments. In other embodiments, pinned connections also provide ears, each with cooperating ear ledges and ear ledge recesses to strengthen the pinned connection. 1. A Knuckle Jointed Lance (KJL) , comprising:a segmented lance, the lance including a plurality of elongate and hollow KJL segments in a concatenated string thereof;wherein each KJL segment has a longitudinal axis, and has first and second segment ends; (1) the first segment end of one KJL segment in the pair is rotatably connected to the second segment end of the other KJL segment in the pair via a pinned connection such that when the pair of KJL segments is in longitudinal axis alignment, the KJL segments are restrained from relative rotation about the pinned connection except in a first rotational direction only; and', '(2) the first segment end of the one KJL segment in the pair provides a first sloped portion, the first sloped portion facing a second sloped portion provided on the second segment end of the other KJL segment in the pair, such that contact between the first and second sloped portions limits relative rotation of the KJL segments about the pinned connection in the first rotational direction; and, 'wherein, for each neighboring pair of KJL segments in the concatenated stringwherein, for at least one neighboring pair of KJL segments, the first segment end on the one KJL segment and the second segment end on the other KJL segment together provide an interlocking toothed connection such that ...

Core of non-pneumatic tire and method of forming core

A core of a non-pneumatic tire is configured to have a tread formed thereon. The core may include an inner circumferential portion associated with a hub, and an outer circumferential portion radially spaced from the inner circumferential portion. The core may further include a support structure extending between the inner circumferential portion and the outer circumferential portion. The support structure may include a plurality of first ribs, and at least some of the first ribs at least partially form cavities in the support structure. The core may also be substantially absent of tread, such that an outer circumferential portion has a radially outward facing surface having a substantially constant diameter spanning between side edges of the outer circumferential portion.

FABRIC CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A fabric cutting system and/or method can include a mandrel having a body and first and second legs, a chuck, the chuck configured to receive either one of the legs or body to rotatingly support the mandrel. The mandrel can be rotated and the fabric mounted on the mandrel can be cut about the leg at a location beyond the end of the other leg. One of the legs can include a leg extension removable from a leg base that when removed allows the other leg to be cut beyond the end of the leg base. The fabric can be cut with a cutting laser, which may be a multi-axis laser, and/or have low power. 1. A method of cutting a fabric , comprising:mounting a tubular fabric having a plurality of fabric limbs onto a mandrel comprising a body, a first leg, and a second leg shorter than the first leg; inserting the first leg into a center of a chuck;rotating the mandrel within the chuck; andcutting the entire circumference of the fabric about the first leg at a location beyond the end of the second leg.2. The method of claim 1 , the first leg comprising a leg extension removably attached to a leg base claim 1 , the method further comprising:removing the mandrel from the chuck; removing the leg extension from the leg base;folding a portion of the fabric leg extending beyond the leg base back onto itself on the leg base;inserting the second leg into the chuck;rotating the mandrel within the chuck; andcutting the entire circumference of the fabric about the second leg at a location beyond the end of the leg base of the first leg.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:removing the mandrel from the chuck;inserting the mandrel body into the chuck;rotating the mandrel within the chuck; andcutting the entire circumference of the fabric about the mandrel body.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fabric about the first leg and the second leg is cut before cutting the fabric about the mandrel body.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chuck is fixedly attached to a work surface and ...

Tool turret for processing workpieces and processing system with this type of tool turret

A tool turret for machining workpieces has a housing and with a part that can be rotated around an axis of rotation into several rotary positions. On the rotating part, several tool holders are mounted on the circumference for holding tools to which a cryogenic cooling medium can be fed by means of a first feed line and a respective second feed line. The first feed line can be moved in a linear manner in at least some sections by a linear actuator whereby the first feed line is connected in a first position with the second feed line belonging to the tool in work position and in a second position is disconnected from the second feed lines for changing the rotary position of the rotating part. The tool turret enables the cryogenic cooling medium to be fed to the tools in a simple and reliable manner.

ASPIRATION DEVICES AND METHODS

An aspiration system includes a pump and a control system in communication with the pump. The control system includes a microcontroller, an antenna configured to receive a signal, and a pump control board in communication with the microcontroller. The antenna is in communication with the microcontroller. Upon receiving the signal, the pump control board operates the pump to create negative pressure according to the signal. 1. (canceled)2. A system for aspirating thrombi using an operator-selectable suction pattern , the system comprising:an external control panel configured to allow an operator to choose from any of a plurality of crescendo suction patterns during a thrombus aspiration procedure,wherein each of the plurality of crescendo suction patterns comprises a repetitive cycle pattern having at least two different suction intensity levels,wherein the at least two different suction intensity levels are selected from one of three suction intensity levels,wherein a first suction intensity level is within a range between −100 and −350 mm Hg, wherein a second suction intensity level is within a range between −351 and −550 mm Hg, and wherein a third suction intensity level is within a range between −551 and −769 mm Hg,wherein a first suction pattern of the plurality of crescendo suction patterns is configured for aspiration of soft clots,wherein a second suction pattern of the plurality of crescendo suction patterns is configured for aspiration of hard clots; anda vacuum pump comprising power electronics configured to generate the plurality of crescendo suction patterns.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the repetitive cycle pattern of at least one of the plurality of crescendo suction patterns comprises a repetitive cycle pattern having the following order: the third suction intensity level for a first time duration claim 2 , the second suction intensity level for a second time duration claim 2 , and the third suction intensity level for a third time duration claim ...

METHOD FOR HUMPLE-TURNING

Interface between two sub-elements of a tool system

Schnittstelle zwischen zwei Teilelementen eines Werkzeugsystems, insbesondere eines Zerspanungswerkzeugs (1), mit einem eine Ausnehmung (31) aufweisenden Halter (3) und einem einen in die Ausnehmung (31) einsetzbaren Fortsatz (33) umfassenden, in axialer Verlängerung zum Halter (3) angeordneten Wechselkopf (5) sowie mit einer Spannvorrichtung (19) zur Befestigung des Wechselkopfs (5) am Halter (3), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spannvorrichtung (19) einen Zugbolzen (41) und ein diesen in axialer Richtung verlagerndes Exzenterelement (21) aufweist, wobei das Exzenterelement (21) über eine Umfangsfläche (17) des Zerspanungswerkzeugs (1) betätigbar ist, und dass das Exzenterelement (21) dessen Drehbewegung begrenzende Anschlagflächen (75, 77) an einem zurückspringenden Bereich (57) einer Stirnseite (52) aufweist. Interface between two sub-elements of a tool system, in particular a cutting tool (1), comprising a holder (3) having a recess (31) and an extension (33) insertable in the recess (31), in axial extension to the holder (3) arranged exchangeable head (5) and with a clamping device (19) for fixing the replaceable head (5) on the holder (3), characterized in that the clamping device (19) has a tension bolt (41) and an eccentric element (21) displacing it in the axial direction wherein the eccentric element (21) can be actuated via a peripheral surface (17) of the cutting tool (1), and in that the eccentric element (21) blocks its rotational movement limiting abutment surfaces (75, 77) on a recessed region (57) of an end face (52). having.

Werkzeugmaschine mit Verteiler zum Kühlen von auf einem Revolver montierten Schneidwerkzeugen mittels einer kryogenen Flüssigkeit

Machine tool distributor for cryogenic cooling of cutting tools mounted on a turret plate

Tool revolver

The invention relates to a tool revolver, in particular for a machine tool, comprising a tool disk (1) which is rotatable about a revolver axis and provided with a plurality of tool stations which are distributed along the disk circumference and can be moved to an operation position by the disk (1) rotation, wherein at least one part of said tool stations (13) comprises a reception area (25) for receiving a tool holder (3) and a fixing device is used for fixing a corresponding tool holder (3) at a defined position in the reception area (25), respectively. The interaction between an elastic adjusting body (31) which is protruded perpendicularly to the reception area (25) and is used in the form of an orientation element for positioning, and adjusting surfaces (41, 43) deepened into a base surface (7) of the tool holder (3) enables the tool holder to take an adjustment position when a screw fitting is fastened.

Steady rest with internal centerline adjustment

Cutting tool adjustment system

Sicherungsvorrichtung für eine Motorspindel

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sicherungsvorrichtung für eine in einem Gehäuse (2) angeordnete Motorspindel (1), insbesondere von Werkzeugmaschinen, mit einem mit der Motorspindel (1) fest verbundenen Innenring (6) und einem mit dem Gehäuse (2) verbundenen Außenring. Der Innenring (6) ist axial verschiebbar und kippbar in dem Außenring (7) angeordnet und durch Vorspannelemente (8) in Axialrichtung elastisch federnd gegen den Außenring (7) vorgespannt.

Processing machine for jet cutting of pipes

工作機械

【課題】刃物台上の工具ホルダに保持された工具を自動的にクランプ、アンクランプするためのクランプ機構部が、簡易な構成により設けられる工作機械、を提供する。 【解決手段】工作機械は、複数の工具が装着される下刃物台１３１と、下刃物台１３１に設けられ、下刃物台１３１に回転工具が装着された場合に回転工具を回転させるためのモータ２１１と、下刃物台１３１に取り付けられ、工具を着脱可能に保持する工具ホルダ１３６とを備える。工具ホルダ１３６は、モータ２１１で発生した動力が伝達されることにより、工具をクランプするクランプ状態と、工具をアンクランプするアンクランプ状態との間で作動するクランプ機構部２６を有する。 【選択図】図３

Fluidic system for monitoring machine tool wear during a machining operation

A machine tool movable toward and away from a workpiece carries a nozzle for discharging fluid under pressure onto the workpiece. Changes in pressure of the discharging fluid are monitored as an indication of changes in the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece. The fluid is preferably directed onto machined workpiece portions just after they have come into engagement with the tool. The changes in pressure are monitored to provide a continuous indication of cutting tool wear. As the cutting tool wears away, the gap between the nozzle and the workpiece grows smaller causing a corresponding rise in pressure of the discharging fluid.

Method for controlling an elliptical vibrator

Digital measuring apparatus

Stock sensing device

An apparatus utilizes fluid pressure measurements to sense sufficient chucking stock for a chuck with work gripping surfaces. A flexible seal cooperates with a workpiece at a location proximal to the chuck jaws to restrict flow of a pressurized fluid. Flow resistance varies at this location with the presence or absence of sufficient chucking stock. A pressure switch senses the resulting fluid backpressure which varies with the resistance of the flow path and generates a signal indicative of the presence or absence of sufficient chucking stock which is used to control functions of a machine tool.

Machine for processing optical workpieces, in particular plastic spectacle lenses

Maschine (10) zur Bearbeitung von optischen Werkstücken (L), insbesondere von Kunststoff-Brillengläsern, mit einem Maschinengestell (12), einer Werkstückspindel (24), mittels der das Werkstück (L) um eine Werkstück-Drehachse (B) drehend antreibbar ist, einer Fräseinheit (28), die eine Frässpindel (32) aufweist, mittels der ein Fräswerkzeug (34) um eine Fräser-Drehachse (C) drehend antreibbar ist, wenigstens einer Fast-Tool-Anordnung (36), mittels der ein Drehmeißel (48) in einer Fast-Tool-Bewegungsebene (X-F1-Ebene) bewegbar ist, und einer einen X-Schlitten (18) und einen Y-Schlitten (22) aufweisenden Kreuztischanordnung, mittels der die Werkstückspindel (24) für einen Fräsbearbeitungsvorgang relativ zur Fräseinheit (28) und für einen Drehbearbeitungsvorgang relativ zur Fast-Tool-Anordnung (36) in einer Ebene (X-Y-Ebene) bewegbar ist, welche die Werkstück-Drehachse (B) enthält, wobei die Fast-Tool-Bewegungsebene (X-F1-Ebene) bezüglich der die Werkstück-Drehachse (B) enthaltenden Ebene (X-Y-Ebene) um einen Anstellwinkel (α) schräggestellt ist, Machine (10) for processing optical workpieces (L), in particular plastic spectacle lenses, with a machine frame (12), a workpiece spindle (24) by means of which the workpiece (L) can be driven to rotate about a workpiece axis of rotation (B) , a milling unit (28) which has a milling spindle (32) by means of which a milling tool (34) can be driven to rotate about a milling cutter axis of rotation (C), at least one fast tool arrangement (36) by means of which a turning tool ( 48) is movable in a fast tool movement plane (X-F1 plane), and a cross table arrangement having an X slide (18) and a Y slide (22), by means of which the workpiece spindle (24) for a milling operation is relatively to the milling unit (28) and for a turning operation relative to the fast tool arrangement (36) can be moved in a plane (XY plane) which contains the workpiece axis of rotation (B), the fast tool movement plane (X- F1 plane) with respect to the ...

High-speed milling and turning machine and method of machining especially spectacle glasses

The method involves treating workpieces (L, L') e.g. eyeglass lenses with a machine (10). A milling unit (12) and a turning unit (11) are provided in a common work space (17) where in the work space two workpieces are to be worked on simultaneously, such that whilst one is milled the other is turned. An independent claim is included for a high-speed milling and turning machine.

Device for controlling a working machine

An improved device for controlling a working machine of the type having a chuck body including a rotary chuck cylinder closed by a cylinder cover to define a substantially closed pressure space and a chuck piston slidably disposed in the pressure space for displacement responsive to a fluid pressure, includes, a pulse generator member axially guided within the chuck body in communication with the pressure space for movement responsive to one of the fluid pressure at a predetermined level and the position of the chuck piston at a predetermined position, or both. A switch is provided outside of the chuck body at a spaced location therefrom for switching the machine off. A control member is displaceably mounted in the chuck body operative to interconnect the pulse generator member responsive to movement of the pulse generator member.

Magnetic tool changer

A magnetic machine tool changer and driver for electro-magnetically holding and driving a cutting tool when working on a work piece. The changer and driver further including a transfer mechanism for removing the cutting tool by electro-magnetic means.