Abstract: One example of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manipulating a fastener. The apparatus comprises a chamber that includes a first location and a second location. A first actuator is movable between a first position, contiguous with the first location, and a second position, contiguous with the second location. A second actuator is movable between a third position, contiguous with the second location, and a fourth position, contiguous with a third location. A third actuator is movable between a fifth position, contiguous with the third location, and a sixth position, contiguous with the fourth location. The third location is at least partially outside the chamber, and the fourth location is entirely outside the chamber.

Abstract: There is provided a beveller for processing an edge of a member to be processed into a slanted surface (a bevel), and, more particularly, to a multi-purpose beveller which improves a level of completion of bevel process through thoroughly processes an edge positioned at a corner by using a beveling tool for a corner mounted onto the beveller and which expands the application fields of the beveller through processing a curved section by simply replacing a rotary cutter for a corner coupled to an adapter with a cutter for a curved section.

Abstract: The invention provides a machining apparatus, and its machining method, having machining tables whose weight do not increase so much even if a number of machining sections such as spindles is increased. One of the machining tables is a rectangular stationary table having a groove in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction on its surface and the other is a rectangular movable table engaged with the groove. The machining apparatus machines a printed circuit board, whose area is larger than that of the movable table, on a mounting surface of the stationary table by changing position of the printed circuit board by moving the movable table and by determining machining position by moving a spindle at position facing the mounting surface of the stationary table.

Abstract: A drilling system includes a stationary base table for supporting a work piece under process at a fixed position at a drilling spindle station. A drilling spindle carries and applies rotational force to a drilling tool. A compound overhead guiding system carries the spindle above the work piece under process. The overhead guiding system includes a Y drive system for moving the spindle along a Y axis in relation to the base table, and an X drive system for driving the spindle along an X axis. The guiding system has a lightweight laminated crossbeam structure for carrying the spindle and X axis drive system.

Abstract: A tool support for fixed or rotating tools embodied with a collet chuck receiver for a collet chuck for clamping a tool shaft from the direction of the tool side. The collet chuck receiver has a tapering bore for receiving a collet chuck and a coaxial screw thread assigned to the bore for receiving a tensioning nut. In place of a collet chuck, a tool clamping insert is inserted with a tapering receiving neck into the tapering receiving bore, wherein the tool clamping insert is clamped in place by fastening means from the direction of the tool side.

Abstract: An up modifier is provided which includes a bed, a modifier, a clamp, a modifier linkage system, a clamp linkage system, and a lever. The modifier is disposed below the bed and is vertically traversable thereunder. The clamp is disposed above the bed and is vertically traversable thereabove. The lever defines a modifier pivot, clamp pivot and a pedal portion. The clamp pivot is interposed between the modifier pivot and the pedal portion. The clamp pivot is vertically traversable, and the modifier pivot and the pedal portion are pivotable about the clamp pivot. The modifier linkage system is attached to the modifier and the lever at the modifier pivot, and the clamp linkage system is attached to the clamp and the lever at the clamp pivot.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for drilling holes in a shell of a paper machine cylinder, which is in its operating position. The process includes fixing a drilling apparatus to a cylinder adjacent to the cylinder to be drilled, and substantially eliminating influences of mechanical play due to structures of the adjacent cylinder prior to drilling, which includes coupling a support member to the adjacent cylinder to exert tangential forces on the adjacent cylinder, whereby the mechanical play is substantially eliminated.

Abstract: An apparatus for making temporary road mats characterized by multiple layers of mutually perpendicular elongated timbers having an array of vertical intersections aligned in lateral rows. The apparatus includes a pair of assembly tables spaced along an assembly line on a work floor. Each table has an upper layout surface spaced vertically above the work floor and provides a work bay therebelow. The layout surface having indicia for orienting the discrete timbers in each layer whereby the timber may be roughly assembled. A gang drill moves in a longitudinal path along the assembly line with respect to the assembly tables. The gang drill carries a plurality of drills for sequentially drilling the lateral rows of intersections. The gang drill alternates between tables while manual assembly operations are conducted at the other table.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for operating an apparatus to drill holes in the shell of a paper machine cylinder. The apparatus includes a stationary framework supportable on the paper machine, a feed frame that is radially movable along the stationary framework relative to the shell, and a drive unit. A plurality of drilling modules are coupled to the feed frame, which are rotatable via the drive unit, and the drilling modules include a drive shaft, at least two spindle heads, and at least two intermediate shafts arranged between the drive shaft and the at least two spindle heads, in which at least one of the at least two spindle heads in each drilling module is rotatable about a respective intermediate shaft of the drilling modules.

Abstract: The machine tool comprises a workpiece carrier (16) into which crankshafts (10, 10a) can be clamped one above the other in horizontal alignment. The workpiece carrier (16) is fixed to a turntable (15) on a horizontal slide (14) with the turntable being pivoted around a vertical axis (A). After the turntable (15) has been brought into an inclined position, the crankshafts (10, 10a) are provided with oblique drill holes by means of the drills (26, 26a). A tool magazine (32) comprises a first circulating magazine (33) for drilling tools and a second circulating magazine (34) for drill bushings (27, 27a). The tools are exchanged between tool magazine (32) and spindle box (24) by means of the pick-up process.

Abstract: A multi-head drilling machine, for use in particular in the simultaneous drilling of a plurality of side frame components for shutters, the drilling machine having a machine frame, a support carriage moveable along the frame, a transverse drilling head bar mounted transversely of the carriage, and moveable to and fro with the carriage, a first pair of drills mounted on the transverse head bar on one side of the carriage and a second pair of drills mounted on the transverse head bar on the opposite side of the carriage and being moveable in unison along either side of the carriage, clamps for clamping work pieces on either side of the carriage, in registration with respective drills, a first drill of each pair being mounted at a first predetermined position on the transverse head bar, and a second one of the drills being mounted at a second predetermined position on the transverse head bar, the first and second drills being offset with respect to one another longitudinally and laterally along the path of movem

Abstract: An apparatus for drilling holes in multiple pieces of lumber of uniform width and which is capable of processing more than one width is disclosed. The drill bits are arranged in rows and the spacing between drill bits differs from row to row so as to permit the drilling of holes in more than one size of lumber. The header in which the drill bits are mounted is adapted to travel vertically along two parallel guides. Stabilizers prevent the lumber from buckling or shifting and help to ensure that the holes will be drilled in the same location in each piece of lumber. When a layer of lumber is conveyed to the apparatus, pistons lower the header which brings a spring-loaded horizontal stabilizer into contact with the lumber to stabilize the lumber. A second stabilizer pushes the lumber laterally to press the pieces of lumber together.

Abstract: A drilling machine for drilling securing holes for furniture fittings, for example hinges, includes a drive motor which drives drills by way of a multispindle drilling head with a drill gearing and a plurality of drilling spindles. A stop rule with adjustable stop blocks and a feed device for the feed drill are provided, as well as a press-in die for mounting the furniture fittings on a furniture part. The drilling machine is equipped with a set of replaceable multispindle drilling heads and a set of replaceable stop rules which can be exchangeably fixed to the drilling machine by quick-action clamping devices which can be operated without the use of a tool.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drilling holes into the mantle of a cylinder in a paper machine while the cylinder is in its place of operation in a paper machine is disclosed. After each cycle of drilling, a multi-spindle drilling machine is transferred along guide rails supported against a cylinder adjacent to the cylinder to be machined. Prior to drilling, the drill equipment is tensioned between the mantle face of the cylinder to be machined and the mantle face of the adjacent cylinder.

Abstract: This hand tool is a portable tool, to be used on a construction site to drill pilot holes for the standard 41/2" hinge used on doors in the majority of commercial buildings. It's light-weight, small and powered by any 3/8" drill motor. Base of tool is used to align the drills in place on the routed out section of door or jamb. The 4 hole configuration the tool has is a standard location used by the main door hinge manufacturers. The main advantage of the tool is the accuracy of the holes drilled. The labor time is cut by 75% over the old conventional way of drilling the holes in the hard wood one at a time for the accommodation of the screws that hold the hinge in place.

Abstract: A multiple piercing apparatus for piercing a workpiece having a plurality of reference marks defining the piercing locations. A plurality of adjustably movable piercing unit cases are opposedly arranged on opposite sides of a machine bed. A piercing element, such as a twist drill or punching assembly, is mounted for movement with respect to the unit case to be aligned with a respective reference mark in response to data received from a sensor, such as a camera or photo-sensor.

Abstract: A drill (10) for flexographic plates and negatives includes a table (15) movable in a Y direction under a drill bar (30), and a pin bar (25) movable in an X direction on the table so that negatives can be supported on the table, moved to an appropriate positon underneath the drill bar, and held in place by clamping the table and the pin bar. Drill bar (30) moves up and down and rotates a linear array of hollow spindles (35) holding hollow drill bits (40) for boring a suitable array of holes. The same array bored in the negatives is then bored in a flexographic plate corresponding to each negative, and these are pinned together while the plates are imaged. Drill (10) includes slug rods (32) extending downward through spindles (35) and bits (40) to push out drilled slugs when the drill bar raises. The spindles are preferably rotated by a drive chain (55).

Abstract: A milling assembly 10 for machining an I-beam 12 including tube flange portions 14, 16 and a web portion 18 therebetween including a pair of oppositely disposed and spaced milling heads 134 for milling the two flanged portions 14, 16 of the I-beam 12 and a support table for supporting the I-beam 12 thereon for reciprocating movement relative to the milling heads 134 to bring the ends of the I-beam 12 in contact with the milling heads 134. Alignment buttons 49, 76, 108, 124 are mounted on the support table for aligning the I-beam 12 upon the support table 128 in a predetermined position and three clamping stations 24, 26 and 28 are mounted on the support table 128 for fixedly clamping the I-beam 12 along the length of the support table 128.

Abstract: A machine for boring a hole in a plate workpiece comprises a support, a lower clamp arm carried on this support and having an upper clamp surface adapted to support the workpiece, an upper clamp arm carried on the support and having a vertically displaceable lower clamp surface adapted to press the workpiece down against the upper clamp surface, a lower drill arm pivotal about a horizontal axis on the support and having an outer end provided with an upwardly directed boring tool, and an upper drill arm pivotal about a horizontal axis on the support and having an outer end provided with a downwardly directed boring tool. Respective motors in the support for the machine pivot the arms and rotate the tools.

Abstract: A drilling machine for drilling a stack of paper, comprises a first movable member moving along directions to press the stack of paper and to remote from the stack of paper and elastically supporting a pressing plate, a second movable member supporting a drilling mechanism and moving along the directions, and a control device for causing first and second driving mechanisms simultaneously to drive the first and second movable members respectively in the direction to release the stack of paper from compression and to separate the drilling mechanism from the stack of paper, whereby the stack of drilled paper is released from compression and the drilling mechanism is separated from the stack of drilled paper.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing temporary side post terminals of at least one multi-celled battery case for lead acid automobile batteries is disclosed. The subject apparatus comprises a horizontal transversely reciprocating work station containing a plurality of milling heads. The work station is also designed to first sense that batteries being operated upon are in a proper position for post removal and then to clamp them in that position until the temporary side posts are machined off by said milling heads. The apparatus further comprises conveyor means adapted to bring the battery cases into the apparatus and then to remove them from the apparatus after the side terminal removal operation is completed. Another feature of the conveyor is a horizontal guide to intercept skewed and misaligned battery cases and to correctly position them against the outer sidewall of the conveyor for proper side post removal.

Abstract: A self-colleting drill that includes a pair of parallel output shafts arranged to drive a pair of drill bits and means for retaining the work piece against a foot member of the drill so that the holes will be spaced therein in accordance with the spacing between the drill bits or shafts. A plurality of drill guide members having varying hole spacings therein, provide a variety of center distances between the shafts that extend therethrough. A plurality of foot members are also provided that have mating hole spacings to the drill bushings providing for the variable drill bit spacing.

Abstract: A system for controllably positioning printed circuit boards or the like for the automatic drilling of holes therein. A plurality of individual work positions is provided, together with corresponding work carrier plates having individual or groups of circuit boards affixed thereto. Each work position includes a work table, a drilling machine with associated control equipment, a carrier plate for the circuit boards, and means for supporting the carrier plate and circuit boards above the work table with minimal resistance to lateral movement of the carrier plate and boards. The carrier plates are tied to a central drive system controlled by an automatic control unit in a manner which rigidly maintains close tolerances to lateral movement while permitting vertical displacement relative to the work tables. A master table is included for the drilling of a master template and to prevent displacement errors in the holes to be drilled.

Abstract: A drilling machine for working on longer workpieces, such as steel profiles having a fixed, non-variable frame. The machine includes a horizontal machine underpart arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis of the workpiece, two vertical side parts attached to the underpart ends and a horizontal upper beam attached on the side parts, and three drilling units each having a drilling spindle, a gear and a motor. The drilling units are shiftable in a plane parallel to the frame. The first drilling unit has a horizontal drilling spindle and is attached to a side part to the side of the workpiece; the second drilling unit has a second spindle arranged horizontally to the first drilling unit and on the opposing side of the workpiece; and, the third drilling unit has a vertical spindle and is attached to the upper beam. The second drilling unit has its horizontal drilling spindle on a horizontally driven carriage provided with lower wheels and upper wheels.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for drilling holes in the web and a flange of an H-beam on opposite sides of the web, which comprises a framework having a first, fixedly mounted section and a second section which is mounted on the first section for guided vertical movement with respect to it. Vertical drills for drilling the holes in the webs and horizontal drills for drilling holes in the flange are mounted on the second section of the framework for vertical movement together into positions to permit the beam to be moved through the framework. A means is mounted on the second framework section to monitor undulations in the web so as to maintain the desired position of the horizontal drills relative to the web.

Abstract: A multiple spindle drilling machine can simultaneously drill a plurality of bores for inserting the rivets or the bolts through the web and a pair of flanges of wide flange beams which are used in building and construction by a first, second and third drilling assembly. A supporting device mounted on the upper side of a machine table which stops the wide flange beam is fed by a feeding device thereon and supports it at a predetermined drilling position. The first drilling assembly is mounted so as to be movable toward the vertical direction from the upper position of the machine table and has multi-drills for drilling a plurality of bores through the web of the wide flange beam. The second and third drilling assemblies are mounted so as to be movable toward the horizontal direction from both of the side positions of the machine table and have multi-drills for drilling a plurality of bores through both flanges of the wide flange beam.