Abstract: A microscopic geometry cutting device includes: a controller that outputs a timer count start command in starting a driving program which controls a drive of an X-axis or a Y-axis moving mechanism; an arrival time calculator that calculates an arrival time from when the timer count start command is output till when the cutter arrives at a machining start position in accordance with relative moving speed information of the moving mechanisms and machining start position information of a workpiece W; an elapsed time determiner that determines whether an elapsed time from when the timer count start command is output is coincident with the arrival time and outputs a trigger signal when the elapsed time is coincident with the arrival time; and a reciprocating stage driver that drives the reciprocating stage in a manner that the cutter advances and retracts in a predetermined cutting depth in response to the trigger signal.

Abstract: An angle adjusting mechanism or a linear axis of a processing machine is provided with a reciprocation device. A tool and a tool cutting mechanism are mounted on a moving part of the reciprocation device. A workpiece is processed by the tool based on a combination of the drive of the processing machine and the drive of the reciprocation device.

Abstract: When a slide member mounted with a tool reciprocates on a guide member reach one end and the other end positions of the guide member, permanent magnets provided on the guide member and the permanent magnets provided on the slide member repel each other to give the guide member forces for reversing its moving direction. The guide member is provided to be movable with respect to a base and repulsive forces between permanent magnets provided on the base and permanent magnets provided on the guide member are used to retain an axial position of the guide member.

Abstract: A machining apparatus capable of irregularly forming a plurality of dimples on a surface of a workpiece in a short period of time. The machining apparatus includes a tool for machining a plurality of dimples on a surface of a workpiece, each dimple having a depth in a first direction; a drive unit for displacing the tool relative to the workpiece in the first direction and a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction; a controller for controlling the drive unit so as to displace the tool relative to the workpiece in the first direction such that the tool cuts into or leaves the workpiece, while the tool is being moved relative to the workpiece in the second direction, wherein a trigger of the displacement of the tool in the first direction is timing calculated by using a second waveform, the second waveform being determined by comparing the magnitude of a first waveform with a predetermined threshold, at least one of frequency and amplitude of the first waveform being irregular.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a keyway in a workpiece is provided. The apparatus includes a shank and cutter, the shank and cutter immovably associated with respect to each other during the keyway forming operation. The apparatus is engageable with a computer numeric controlled machine. The method of forming a keyway in a workpiece includes a reciprocating, chiseling motion for removing layers of material from the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus 28 for forming at least a portion of the edge 12,14 of airfoil 10 using a tool assembly 68 is disclosed. The tool assembly has a tool 164 with a cutting face 202 having a shape which is like the shape of the finished edge of the airfoil. Various construction details of the apparatus are developed which enable the tool to incrementally remove material while accommodating wave-like variations in the airfoil edge. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a probe assembly 166 attached to the tool which is moveable with respect to a reference surface R.sub.s on the airfoil to guide the tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a slot in a workpiece is disclosed. A variable radius crank, driven by a generating head assembly imparts a reciprocating/oscillating motion to a connecting rod. The distal end of an extension of the rod includes a tool for machining the slot. The connecting rod is mounted in a reciprocable slide and is retained therein by a transverse pin. The slide translates the motion of the connecting rod to a substantially elliptical tool motion. Thus, the tool cuts a substantially elliptical slot in the workpiece. The profile of the slot can be passively modified by selection of a different ratio of the connecting rod to the extension. A computerized control system with a programmable controller governs the operation of the generating head assembly (and thus the crank throw) to actively modify the shape and length of the slot.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting grooves onto the interior surface of the barrel of a plasticating machine in order to increase the friction against sliding unmelted resin particles. The helical screw is removed from the barrel without removing the barrel from its operating site. A grooving device is transported from a remote location to the plasticating operation site and mounted within the barrel with a portion protruding from the barrel. A brance is attached to the end of the barrel to help support the grooving device. Periodic adjustments are made to the grooving device by manual or automatic manipulation of the grooving device.

Abstract: In the manufacture of terminals, a stripe of precious metal is inlayed into a strip of metal from which terminals are formed. The precious metal is only required at the localities at which dimpled contact areas are to be formed. The invention provides for the removal of the inlay at spaced apart localities. A tool is moved laterally across the metal strip, the tool having one or more cutting edges. The cutting edges are inserted into the strip on one side of the stripe, traverses across, cutting the stripe, and then exits from the strip on the other side of the stripe. The tool returns to its original position.

Abstract: The invention is the precise mounting of a cutting tool on a rotating spindle to prevent eccentric runout between the spindle and tool and comprises mating non-locking taper surfaces at the inner end of the spindle tool combination and diverging angular taper surfaces at the outer end of the spindle and tool combination. A variable diameter wedge engages the diverging taper surfaces for precise and repeatable accurate mounting of the tool to the spindle.