Abstract: A composite anode active material includes a first intermetallic compound, a second intermetallic compound, a metal that is incapable of alloy formation with lithium, and carbon. In the composite anode active material, an amorphous carbon is present between the first intermetallic compound and the second intermetallic compound, and the metal that is incapable of alloy formation with lithium is uniformly distributed throughout in the composite anode active material. The composite anode active material may be used as an anode of a lithium rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A tool main spindle, whose cutting angle can be changed, is translated by an X-axis moving mechanism portion on an X-axis provided in a plane perpendicular to an axis of a work; and is translated on a Y-axis by a Y-axis moving mechanism portion. Cutting of the work is performed by setting the cutting angle of the tool main spindle to an angle of the cutting tool at which the work has large dynamic rigidity, and causing an axis of a cutting tool to cross the work axis, and cutting the work with the cutting tool toward the axis of the work by cooperatively operating the X-axis moving mechanism portion and the Y-axis moving mechanism portion.

Abstract: A level difference or a uncut portion is prevented from being left between adjoining worked regions without forming any useless worked region. A lathe sectional shape forming unit (222) produces a sheet model of a lathe sectional shape in an X-Z plane on the basis of the solid model of a lathe shape formed by a lathe shape forming unit (220). A first/second step working sectional shape forming unit (227) produces sheet models of the worked sectional shapes of the first step and the second step on the basis of the sheet model of the lathe sectional shape, a step dividing position and an overlap amount. A first step disused shape deleting unit (229) and a second step disused shape deleting unit (230) delete the shape needing no work, from the sheet models of the worked sectional shapes of the first step and the second step.

Abstract: A milling tool includes a reversible cutter insert with a central opening having two pairs of cutting surfaces and edges. A pair of planar locating shoulders are disposed on each side of the insert, and each shoulder extends between the insert side face and an adjacent one of the cutting surfaces. The plane of each locating shoulder is at an angle to and intersects the longitudinal axis of the insert central opening. A cutter holder has a slot receiving the cutter insert with a pair of planar locating surfaces oriented at the same angle as the insert locating shoulder plane. The holder locating surfaces are abutted with and contact the insert locating shoulders to support the insert and permit one of the pair of insert cutting surfaces and edges extending out of the slot to cut a workpiece.

Abstract: An improved tire curing bladder mold core that reduces the curing time otherwise required for a curing bladder and an associated tire, while also improving the overall strength of the relatively thin gauged tire curing bladder. The improved tire curing bladder mold core is comprised of an exterior surface with CNC milled or chemically etched patterns of grooves that result in the formation of elevated support ribs in the internal surface of the tire curing bladder. A method of producing an improved tire curing bladder mold core is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for milling a cutout in a piece of material, the cutout having peripheral edge portions in a corner region that meet one another at an angle, and the cutout being formed using a milling cutter which during operation occupies an enveloping surface, for example a cylindrical surface, having a lateral face and an end face, the corner region being initially formed in a first orientation of the milling cutter which preferably corresponds to a longitudinal axis of the cutout, by use of the portion of the milling cutter that generates the lateral face of the, for example cylindrical, surface.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a heel portion, a toe portion, a hosel, and a striking face. The striking face includes a plurality of scorelines each having an average depth no less than about 0.10 mm, a plurality of first micro-grooves each having an average depth no greater than about 0.010 mm, and a plurality of second micro-grooves overlaid on the first micro-grooves, each of the second micro-grooves having an average depth greater than the average depth of the first micro-grooves. Some embodiments can also have a plurality of textured surface treatment regions superimposed on the overlaid first and second micro-grooves so as to at least partially intersect the micro-grooves.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a heel portion, a toe portion, a hosel, and a striking face. The striking face includes a plurality of scorelines each having an average depth no less than about 0.10 mm, a plurality of micro-grooves each having an average depth no greater than about 0.010 mm, and a plurality of textured surface treatment regions superimposed on the micro-grooves so as to at least partially intersect the micro-grooves.

Abstract: A milling machine for a dental item comprises a six (6) axis motion system. A workpiece is fixed in space. Each of a pair of opposed tool spindles operates in 3 DOF, with an x-axis (laterally, left or right) being along an axis of each working tool, a rotational (theta (?)) axis (rotationally in or out), and a z-axis (up or down). On each respective side of the block, the x-axis rides on a ?-axis, and the ?-axis rides on the z-axis. Each z-axis supports a first carriage adapted to move up or down along the z-axis, and the first carriage supports a motor having a shaft. The shaft's rotational axis is the ?-axis. A second carriage is mounted on the shaft for rotation about the ?-axis. A spindle assembly is mounted on the second carriage for lateral (left or right) movement along the x-axis carried by the ?-axis.

Abstract: A high shear angle cutting tool and method of making is disclosed. A rotary cutting tool with a plurality of teeth can cause damage to a work piece during cutting. By orienting the cutting angle of the teeth relative to the rotational central axis to 50 degrees or greater, the tool creates a high compression cut which is cleaner and less damaging to the work piece.

Abstract: A negative cutting insert having a cutting edge comprising four long-side cutting edge portions for rough cutting and four short-side cutting edge portions for finish cutting, which are connected alternately, thereby being able to conduct rough cutting when attached to a rough-cutting tool body, and finish cutting when attached to a finish-cutting tool body. When such cutting inserts are used for rough or finish cutting and then reattached to a finish-cutting tool body or a rough-cutting tool body, finish or rough cutting can be conducted, thereby using all cutting edges thoroughly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for using an apparatus to machine honeycomb cores are disclosed. A honeycomb core is inserted into a channel in an apparatus with removable dams. The core is flooded with a fluid which is frozen. The frozen block is machined while supported by the apparatus. The block is then melted and the machined honeycomb is removed.

Abstract: An insert slot for a slip segment of a rotary hand slip is described. The insert slot includes a milled recess cut into a metal slip segment so as to form a rectangular-shaped insert slot designed to receive an insert therein used in the hand slip, and circular corners drilled into the slip segment at a lower corner locations of the insert slot so as to relieve two bottom end corners of the slot.

Abstract: An electronic system for compensating the dimensional accuracy of a 4-axis CNC machining system includes a CNC machining system configured to machine a plurality of features into a part, a dimensional measuring device configured to measure a plurality of dimensions of the part, and to provide an output corresponding to the measured dimensions and a compensation processor in communication with the CNC machining system and dimensional measuring device. The CNC machining system includes a global coordinate system, and at least one feature being defined relative to a local coordinate system that is translated from the machine coordinate system. Additionally, the compensation processor is configured to receive the output from the dimensional measuring device, to calculate a plurality of CNC offsets, including at least one local offset, and to provide the offsets to the CNC machining system.

Abstract: An integrated laser material processing cell allowing laser-assisted machining to be used in conjunction with directed material deposition in a single setup, achieving greater geometric accuracy and better surface finish than currently possible in existing laser freeform fabrication techniques. The integration of these two processes takes advantage of their common use of laser beam heat to process materials. The cell involves a multi-axis laser-assisted milling machine having a work spindle, a laser emitter, and means for positioning the emitter with respect to the spindle so as to direct a laser beam onto a localized area of a work piece in proximity to a cutting tool mounted in the spindle. A powder delivery nozzle mounted on the machine and positioned adjacent to the emitter delivers powder to a deposition zone in the path of the beam, such that material deposition and laser-assisted milling may be performed substantially simultaneously in a single workspace.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) and a method, comprising a workpiece-receiving portion (2) for receiving a workpiece (28) to be mechanically machined. At least one vibrating device (9) is connected to the workpiece-receiving portion (2), and the vibrating device (9) causes the workpiece-receiving portion (2) to vibrate, the vibration of the workpiece-receiving portion (2) having a frequency that is lower than the frequency of ultrasound. The vibrating device (9) has a vibrating body (8) to which a compensating mass (7) that vibrates in the opposite direction is associated.

Abstract: An annular die has a mandrel having a spiral groove formed in a surface of the mandrel that distributes a flow of liquid across the mandrel surface and directs the flow of liquid in a flow direction across the spiral groove and across the mandrel surface. At least a portion of the spiral groove has a cross-section configuration where an interior surface of the spiral groove portion is oriented toward the flow direction as the interior surface extends to and intersects with the mandrel surface. The annular die has particular, but not limited, application as a blown film die.

Abstract: A double-sided cutting insert may generally comprise a top surface, a bottom surface, at least one side surface interconnecting the top surface and the bottom surface and forming at least one cutting edge, a through hole extending between the top surface and bottom surface, wherein each of the top surface and bottom surface comprise at least one anti-rotation element. The cutting insert may comprise a single anti-rotation element on the top surface and a single anti-rotation element on the bottom surface. The anti-rotation element may be proximate to the through hole. A cutting tool using the cutting inserts, as well as methods of making and using the same are also described.

Abstract: A double-sided cutting insert may generally comprise: a top surface; a bottom surface; at least one side surface interconnecting the top surface and the bottom surface and forming at least one cutting edge; a through hole extending between the top surface and bottom surface; and wherein each of the top surface and bottom surface comprise an anti-rotation element comprising a single recess comprising a generally cyclic conical periphery. Each of the top surface and bottom surface may comprise at least one cyclic conical face. The recess may comprise a geometry that is complementary to the at least one cyclic conical face of the projection in an insert receiving pocket in a tool holder. A cutting tool incorporating one or more of the cutting inserts, and methods of making and using the cutting inserts are also described.

Abstract: Furniture with a multi-color, three dimensional design incorporated in the furniture formed of a at least three layer plastic material with the outermost layers of the same color and an intermediate layer of a different color and with portions of one of the outermost layers removed to expose portions of the intermediate layer to form a design.

Abstract: A cooling method and cooling apparatus which can reduce thermal deformation of a mobile body of a machine tool is provided. On the front of a column (1), a pair of upper and lower guides (3) is formed, and saddle (7) is suspended on guides (3), saddle (7) being movable left and right. Guiding surface (5) of guide (3) and sliding surface (9) of saddle (7) are slip surface and are in contact with each other. Sliding surfaces (9a, 9b, 9d, 9e) which generate a large amount of heat and need to be cooled are identified in advance by simulation. Fluid pipelines (25) for cooling the identified portions generating higher heat are formed, and a coolant liquid is circulated by being passed from portion (9a) generating less heat toward portion (9e) generating higher heat.

Abstract: A method for offsetting a part on a CNC machine comprises clamping a part to a fixture on a table for the CNC machine and machining a plurality of features and surfaces on the part. A plurality of global offsets are calculated for the fixture and the table based on location data of the plurality of features and surfaces. An actual part position on a global coordinate system for the CNC machine is determined by translating the fixture and the table by each the plurality of global offsets to the coordinate system. The actual part position is compensated to a nominal part position for each of the controllable axes of the CNC machine and a controller is programmed with a global offset compensation based upon the calculated offset for each controllable axis of the CNC machine to adjust each of the controllable axes to the actual part position.

Abstract: A fitting body having at least one fitting unit is produced, at least to a large part, from a material having a density of less than 7000 kg/m3.

Abstract: A sign guard for protecting pedestrians and pets from sharp edges of a sign is disclosed. The sign guard may have a recess within which the sign is received. The recess may be sufficiently deep to cover the sharp edges of the sign to mitigate injury to pedestrians and pets. The sign guard may have a through hole for lightening the weight of the sign guard as well as relieving stress to prevent warpage during certain manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the sign guard may have two (2) mounting pads which protrude inwardly into the through hole for mounting the sign and sign guard to a post. Holes may be drilled or preformed in the mounting pads that line up to the mounting holes of the sign.

Abstract: A sintered cemented carbide body comprises tungsten carbide as hard material and a metallic binder which contains cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr) and copper (Cu). The cobalt is present in a proportion of 7.0 to 14.0% by weight in the sintered cemented carbide. The copper proportion is from 0.05 to 3.8% by weight and the chromium proportion is from 0.2 to 1.9% by weight, in each case based on the overall weight of the sintered cemented carbide body. The cemented carbide body is advantageously used for cutting titanium and titanium alloys, cast iron and steel.

Abstract: A rolling-element bearing cage (12) having two lateral rings (2) and a plurality of cage webs (1), wherein the laterals rings (2) and the cage webs (1) form a plurality of cage pockets (8). In order for the rolling-element bearing cage (12) to have an especially light and stable design, a respective recess (3) is formed in each of the corners (10) of the cage pockets (8). This recess is tapered or reduced toward the radial center (7) of the recess without forming a running surface for the associated rolling element (9). A method for producing the rolling-element bearing cage (12) is also provided, wherein a plurality of cage pockets (8) are milled into a solid cage blank, wherein the corners (10) of the cage pockets (8) are milled in such a way that a respective recess (3) is formed in each of the corners of the cage pockets, which recess is tapered or reduced toward the radial center (7) of the recess without forming a running surface for the associated rolling element (9).

Abstract: A dental reamer root canal instrument has a working area that is substantially cylindrical or conical along a longitudinal axis, the instrument including X helical flutes forming X lips of helical cuts, a cut lip being formed by the intersection of two consecutive flutes, wherein X is equal to or greater than three. Over a cross-section of the instrument, the angles (?I, ?I, ?I) between two consecutive cut lips, measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the instrument, are all different. A method for producing the root canal instrument in a cylindrical or conical rod is also disclosed. The rod is made of a metal or metal alloy material selected for the mechanical bending strength and shape memory properties thereof. The method includes steps for using a grinding wheel to machine a flute to a predefined depth and steps for rotating the rod in front of the machining wheel.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface thereon. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter is used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. The diamond cutter has a cutting edge and a land. The cutting edge cuts the surface of the part and the land burnishes the surface of the part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. Thus, the diamond cutter cuts and burnishes portions of the part, thereby eliminating a subsequent polishing step.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface thereon. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter is used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. The diamond cutter has a cutting edge and a land. The cutting edge cuts the surface of the part and the land burnishes the surface of the part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. Thus, the diamond cutter cuts and burnishes portions of the part, thereby eliminating a subsequent polishing step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for precision machining of crankshafts or camshafts to final dimensional tolerances Rz<10 ?m, preferably ?5 ?m and concentricity tolerances ?30 ?m, preferably ?6 ?m, which have been machined and at least partially subjected to hardening, wherein after the first machining has been carried out and subsequent hardening to 45 to 60 HRC, preferably 50 to 53 HRC, a final machining is carried out by means of at least one milling tool, wherein it is provided that the final machining is carried out by means of cutting inserts made of coated hard metal. The invention further relates to a milling tool for precision machining of crankshafts or camshafts.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf ball mold has steps of preparing a work-in-process golf ball mold, and milling the work-in-process golf ball mold in multiple axial dimensions. In the step of milling the work-in-process golf ball mold in multiple axial dimensions, the work-in-process golf ball mold is processed in a rough-cut way and a finish-machining way. In the finish-machining process, a cutter of a milling machine moves through a helical route.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for covering a gap between two floor elements having different flooring heights. A multi-purpose reducer for this purpose can include a foot configured to fit in a gap between adjacent floor elements, a first arm extending in a first direction from the foot, and a second arm extending in a second direction substantially perpendicularly from the foot. The first arm can define a first thickness, and the second arm defining a second thickness less than the first thickness. In addition, the first arm can include a lower surface that can be angled with respect to a plane perpendicular to the foot.

Abstract: Embodiments include a base for an electrostatic chuck (ESC) assembly for supporting a workpiece during a manufacturing operation in a processing chamber, such as a plasma etch, clean, deposition system, or the like. Inner and outer fluid conduits are disposed in the base to conduct a heat transfer fluid. In embodiments, a counter-flow conduit configuration provides improved temperature uniformity. The conduit segments in each zone are interlaced so that fluid flows are in opposite directions in radially adjacent segments. In embodiments, each separate fluid conduit formed in the base comprises a channel formed in the base with a cap e-beam welded to a recessed lip of the channel to make a sealed conduit. To further improve the thermal uniformity, a compact, tri-fold channel segment is employed in each of the outer fluid loops. In further embodiments, the base includes a multi-contact fitting RF and DC connection, and thermal breaks.

Abstract: A tool comprising a cutting section on which a multiplicity of blades or cutting edges and flutes are formed; a shank section, which forms a chucking section on a side which faces away from the cutting section, wherein a number of fluid channels which corresponds to the number of flutes is formed in the chucking section in such a manner that the fluid which emerges from axial discharge openings of the chucking section can be fed in a free jet along the shank into in each case one associated flute of the cutting section. Also, a method for supplying the blades of such a tool.

Abstract: A golf club head with grooves is described herein. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system (8; 9; 50) is described of walls for catalytic beds of synthesis reactors (1), in which there is a wall (14) in direct contact with a catalytic bed (7) for containing it, said wall (14) having a plurality of portions (17) permeable to the gases and a plurality of portions (19; 54; 55) impermeable to the gases, said portions (17) permeable to the gases being equipped with slits (18; 52, 53; 60; 70) of a size such as to allow the free passage of the synthesis gases through them but not the passage of the catalyst, in which the slits are obtained with milling, water cutting or electro-erosion processing.

Abstract: A milling cutter and a cutting insert therefor for rough and smooth machining of a workpiece. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A microreactor for separating heterogeneous liquids including a series or baffles and passageways is disclosed herein along with a methods for using such microreactors, and methods for manufacturing such microreactors.

Abstract: A stabilization device for bones or vertebrae comprises a substantially cylindrical elastic element. The elastic element has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. An elastic section extends between the first end and the second end. The elastic section includes at least first and second helical coils. The first and second helical coils are arranged coaxially so that the first helical coil extends at least in a portion between the second helical coil. The elastic element may form, for example, a portion of a rod, bone anchoring element, or plate.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses to provide vibration reduction of a workpiece when performing machining operations are disclosed. In various embodiments, a machine tool includes a shank having at least one end configured for engagement with a machine operable to rotate the shank. A cutting portion has a diameter defined by features used to remove material from a workpiece. The cutting portion is coupled to the shank. A vibration reduction dampener may be located between the shank and the workpiece.

Abstract: Manufacturing spectacle lenses using lens blanks blocked onto holding elements is laborious and time-consuming. Furthermore the manufacture is rendered difficult by different surface curvatures on the receiving side of the lens blanks. The purpose of the invention is to remedy such drawbacks. Accordingly this invention relates to equipment for processing lens blanks comprising a workpiece turret supported rotatably about a main axis of rotation, said turret being fitted with at least two workpiece receptacles configured each outside the main axis of rotation and being rotatable about spindle axes, each workpiece receptacle comprising a workpiece receiving surface having a surface curvature rotationally symmetrical about the spindle axis, whereby said surface curvatures of the workpiece receiving surfaces being different from each other.

Abstract: A method for machining a casing of an aircraft turboshaft engine, the casing including an upstream edge and a downstream edge. The method includes: positioning the casing in a chassis; rotating the chassis at a rotational milling speed; milling a downstream edge and/or upstream edge of the casing by a milling device, so as to correct axial length of the casing; and deburring the casing edge so as to remove at least one burr formed in a vicinity of the edge as a result of the milling, the milling device including a scraper tool which turn-machines the burr as the casing is rotated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method for producing a sensor film for measuring cracks of a material surface using the comparative vacuum measurement method. A gallery having a predetermined gallery course is milled along a surface of the sensor film using a milling apparatus. The sensor film comprises a plastic material.

Abstract: A disclosed centrifugal boost pump volute includes normal to flow cross sectional surfaces distributed over the length of the passage. The volute includes a volute proper, an exit bend and a diffuser fluidly interconnecting the volute proper to the exit bend. The cross sectional surfaces are defined as dimensions set out in one set of data, which includes Tables N-1 and N-2 for the volute proper and Table N-3 for the volute exit bend, where N is the same value.

Abstract: A blade for cutting multi-angle valve seat profiles has a plurality of angles machined on its surface which combine to form rake and relief angles that machine concentric valve seats and chatter free finishes. The method of machining several valve seat angles in one cycle of valve cutter as opposed to having multiple valve seat cutters at different angles will accelerate the task of machining valve seats on cylinder heads on internal combustion engines.

Abstract: In a method and a machine tool for machining metallic workpieces, a cooling device is provided to supply a cryogenic coolant to a first tool and a precooling device is provided to supply the cryogenic coolant to a second tool. The first tool is held in a first chuck and processes a workpiece, with the first tool during processing being cooled via the cryogenic coolant. The second tool is held in a second chuck and will subsequently be used for processing the workpiece. The second tool is supplied via the precooling device with the cryogenic coolant and thus cooled to the operating temperature required for processing. Due to the fact that the second tool is precooled to the required processing temperature, after the change of tools, the processing of the workpiece can be continued immediately. By precooling the second tool during the primary processing time, the total processing time of the workpiece is reduced, providing the machine tool with higher productivity.

Abstract: A cutting insert includes a first surface, a second surface and a peripheral surface extending therebetween, and an insert hole extending between the first and second surfaces and having a hole axis. A cross section of at least a portion of the insert hole taken perpendicular to the hole axis has an oval shape. The cutting insert also includes a mark provided on at least one of the first and second surfaces, indicating the orientation of the cross sectional oval shape of the at least a portion of the insert hole.

Abstract: A method is described for providing a tablet supply channel in a support (5) of a tablet releasing unit (10), with a slot miller providing the tablet supply channel. The method includes milling the tablet supply channel (6) in the support (5). The supply channel (6) exhibits a transversal section that is practically constant, and has an opening (7) developed along a length thereof. The milled supply channel embraces the transiting tablets (2) using a main wall (11), a first lateral wall (12) connected to the main wall, a second lateral wall (13) connected to the main wall (11), which is opposite the first lateral wall. The milling is performed using a slot miller having a cutting profile which is alike to an external tablet profile of one equal part of a transversal section of maximum area, so that the tablet (2) is guided along the supply channel (6).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board (PCB) is provided. The method includes defining an area on the PCB to be subjected to a controlled-depth milling. The area includes a warp. The method further includes providing a plurality of positioning holes adjacent to edges of the area of the PCB, installing positioning members in the positioning holes so as to fix the PCB on a flat surface of a table of a milling equipment, and milling the area of the PCB. A PCB is also provided. The PCB includes a controlled-depth area containing patterns and having a surface lower than a surface of the PCB. The PCB further includes a plurality of positioning holes formed adjacent to edges of the controlled-depth area.

Abstract: A method for the machine-milling of intake and/or exhaust ducts formed in a cylinder head includes working off the inner wall surfaces of the intake and/or exhaust ducts at least in part, preferably completely, with a multi-axis, preferably five-axis, CNC-controlled cherry head in a stabbing movement. Grooves are thus formed in the inner wall surfaces that extend primarily in the flow direction of the ducts.