Abstract: A device (1) for balancing rotors (3) by material removal is disclosed, which comprises a milling tool (18) provided with a first and a second cutting regions (18a, 18B) disposed transversely of each other, to remove material in the presence of feed movements for cutting, directed both radially of a rotor (3) and tangentially of the outer surface (4) of the rotor (3), and comprising support and relative-movement means (2) for positioning and moving the milling tool (18) and rotor (3) relative to each other, which means engages the rotor (3) in a manner adapted to cause rotation of said rotor about its rotation axis (5) even while the milling tool (18) is removing material from the rotor (3).

Abstract: Machine for engraving by impact or scratching, which comprises an engraving device (10) assembled on a crosshead (9), capable of travel along a rail (8) parallel to the surface to be engraved. The rail (8) is assembled on a rocking support (5-6), which rotates around an axis (7) which is parallel to the rail (8) and coincides with the axis of the section of a drive belt (14) to which the crosshead (9) is related to.

Abstract: Ball screws are moved axially to move a spindle unit in directions X, Y to position a cutter mounted on the spindle unit. Support arm assemblies which support the spindle unit are also moved. Then, a slide table which supports the support arm assemblies is moved in a direction Z to cause the cutter to machine a workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a piece of work has a work supporting table which is movable only in one horizontal direction, and a spindle unit including a cutting tool which is disposed below the table for cutting the work from below. The spindle unit is movable in another horizontal direction perpendicular to the direction in which the table is movable, and in a vertical direction. The apparatus requires only a small space for installation, is simple in construction, an can perform an accurate cutting job at a high speed.

Abstract: To improve a machine tool, comprising a machine frame, a workpiece holder arranged on the machine frame for a workpiece to be machined, a tool holder arranged on the machine frame for receiving a tool and at least one drive with a slide for executing a relative movement between the tool and the workpiece in the direction of at least one axis, such that it allows as high dynamics as possible, it is proposed that the drive comprise electric linear motors aligned parallel to the axis and spaced from one another in a transverse direction, that the slide extend between the two linear motors, and that a control be provided for simultaneously operating the linear motors for displacement of the slide.

Abstract: An apparatus for machining an end of a tube clamped within the apparatus and including a tool head rotatable about the axis of the tube, a plurality of tool holders including tools arranged about the tool head and radially moveable with respect to the axis, a plurality of push rods uniformly positioned about the tool head and axially parallel to the axis including oblique toothing positioned about one end thereof and a frame connected to the push rods and being displaceable along the axis to provide axial movement to the push rods. A transmission device including toothing for engaging the toothing on the push rods is positioned between the tool holders and push rods for imparting radial movement to the tool holders and tools connected thereto based upon axial movement of the push rods.

Abstract: A machine tool comprises a spindle head displaceable in two orthogonal directions. The spindle head supports a plurality of main spindles and at least one common central driving gear. The spindle head is suspended by means of three flexible rods and a stationary main drive motor is coupled to the driving gear via a flexible shaft.To be used for milling recesses into plastic cards, the recesses being dimensioned to receive electronic chips.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing signs having raised, prismatic graphic images such as letters, numbers and other graphic images. Initial values for the graphic images are provided, and includes information defining an initial graphic representation for the graphic images, and may also include a return, which is the measure of distance by which the graphic images are raised relative to a background of a sign. A cutting tool is provided and has a radius and a cutting angle. One tool path is determined using the initial graphic representation. Tool passes and depths for the other passes are determined using the initial graphic representation, the cutting angle, and a distance which is not greater than the tool radius. A controller generates signals indicative of the tool paths and respective depths, and presents the signals to operate an automatic cutting machine and cutting tool to selectively remove material from a sheet material to produce the graphic images.

Abstract: A multiple-axis machine for positioning a rotary-driven spindle, such positioning being by use of linear motors. The machine has a support for defining multiple axes, with (i) a rigid vibration-dampening bed defining at least an X-axis; (ii) at least one hollow column defining a Y-axis and having one end adjacent and movable along the bed and the other end extending away from said bed; (iii) a slide adapted for movement along the Y-axis of the column; (iv) a cage rigidly fixed to the slide for defining a Z-axis way; and (v) a hollow ram slidable within the cage and along the Z-axis way and carrying the spindle. The machine has bearing assemblies interposed between the column one end and the bed, between the column and slide, and between the cage and ram to provide for respective relative movements along the axes, the bearing assemblies being preloaded to provide an interference fit of 10-20% of the maximum bearing loading.

Abstract: A linear motor assembly having enhanced mechanical stiffness, comprising: (a) at least one pair of rigidly interconnected tandem rails defining a first axis of movement and spaced apart normal to such first axis; (b) at least one pair of frames movable along said pair of rails, each frame presenting at least one pair of opposed parallel bearing surfaces; (c) at least one linear motor effective to operate between each rail and frame; (d) bearings supported between each rail and each bearing surface of each frame, said bearings being preloaded with an interference load while permitting bearing movement; and (e) support structure between said frames defining axes of movement actuated by other linear motors.

Abstract: A workcenter (10) comprises its supports (14a,b,c) which each carry a carriage (24a,b,c) movable along the supports by motors (30a,b,c) under central computer control (41). Each support is an aluminium extruded U-shaped section having four tracks (28) comprising steel strips (27) in slots (29). The carriage is likewise extruded having undercut slots (83) receiving the heads (92) of axles (90) which have eccentric stubs (96) on which bearing wheels (26) are journalled. Four wheels are so-mounted at each end of the carriage. The workcenter is adaptable between different modes of operation; overhang or cantilever by virtue of the profile of the supports.

Abstract: This invention relates to a machine tool, designed for rapid machining of models in particular, which comprises a C-shaped structure fitted with a toolhead with several degrees of freedom which can move parallel to one of the machine axes in order to machine non-tough materials rapidly; for example, it can be used to produce plastic models which are to undergo further finishing operations.

Abstract: A pit defining a machining cavity is positioned downstream of a loading conveyor. A workpiece such as a foam block to be machined into a lost foam pattern for use in full-mold casting is fixedly mounted on an invertable workpiece mount base that is positioned above the machining cavity. The machining cavity houses a cutting unit for cutting, from below, the foam block supported on the workpiece mount base. Chips produced when the foam block is cut by the cutting unit are discharged by a chip discharger disposed beneath the machining cavity. The machining cavity can be substantially closed by the workpiece mount base or the foam block mounted thereon. There may be employed upstream and downstream machining stations each having the machining cavity, the workpiece mount base, and the cutting unit. The workpiece mount base in the upstream machining station is vertically movable, and the upstream and downstream machining stations are interconnected by transfer units.

Abstract: The generally vertical, rectangular base frame (10) of the machine surrounds a support grate (14) with attachment members for the flat work pieces (8). A carrier (40) is moveable along two oppositely disposed frame sides (12) over the support grate, and a carriage (45) is moveable on the carrier (40), the carriage (45) carrying a work mechanism (50) equipped with at least one work tool spindle with its work tool axis directed toward the support grate (14). Feeding or positioning of the work mechanism (50) is accomplished by means of fixed and non-rotatably attached finely threaded feed spindles and associated rotatably drivable spindle nuts. The spindle nuts are each part of an associated feed device with a numerically controlled feed motor. Each of the feed spindles is attached to an associated one of the two frame sides (12) and the associated feed device is connected with one end of the carrier (40) through a bracket (42), the involved feed motors being synchronously controlled.

Abstract: The device for producing an undercut drilled hole includes a drilling machine, a drilling tool having a drilling head widening conically towards its front end; an adaptor connecting the drilling tool and the drilling machine so that the drilling tool rotates with the drilling machine; a sleeve fixedly connected to the drilling machine and having a circumferentially collar, the adaptor extending through the sleeve with the drilling tool protruding from the sleeve; a fixed bearing bush structured to receive the sleeve so that the sleeve is pivotable in the bearing bush, the circumferential collar including a first axial end face arranged in linear contact with a wall of the bearing bush; and a resiliently deformable element, especially a rubber ring, arranged between an annular disc member connected to the bearing bush and a second axial end face of the circumferential collar opposite to the first axial end face for axially holding the circumferential collar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing electronic components such as LED displays and hybrid IC's from a board supply frame. The frame comprises a parallel pair of elongate side bands, and a plurality of unit circuit boards integrally incorporated in the frame by means of connecting webs and arranged between the pair of side bands at a predetermined interval therealong. Various process steps such as chip bonding and wire bonding are performed with respect to the individual circuit boards while they are still in the frame. In a final step, each unit circuit board or electronic component is separated from the frame. The frame may be provided with an identification pattern to identify the type of unit circuit boards incorporated in the frame.

Abstract: A boring bar having multiple tool stations spaced therealong. A tool holder is carried at a tool station within a bar mounted bushing. A pinion gear on the bushing is in threaded engagement with the tool holder for moving same. A channel along the bar receives a gear rack in mesh with the pinion gear. Bar surfaces along with a closure at each station overlie rack surfaces to prevent chip entry. Tool holder feed including a threaded rod coupled to the rack and extending outwardly from the bar outer end to receive a handwheel. A limit stop is lockable along the bar to limit rack movement.

Abstract: A woodworking machine has a series of stations spaced along a conveyor having a clamp support for holding flat wood parts and passing the edges through the stations which include cope stations as well as others. The coping stations have a tool unit with a stack of tools mounted on a common spindle. The tools in each stack at the several stations are interrelated such that the cuts of the individual tools can be combined to form different final profiles in a wood part moving through the several stations. The particular cuts in the profile line are analyzed and interrelated to define basic cuts which can be combined to form the final profiles. One tool of each tool stack provides a particular cut, and by precise positioning of the individual tools, the combination of sequential cuts provide the final profile. Each tool may form a complete cut, may overlap a previous cut to form a continuation of such previous cut or may form a cut which includes only a portion of its cutting face.

Abstract: A process for cutting at least one surface of a workpiece wherein a face milling cutter is used in working the surface in both pulling and pushing cuts and wherein the camber angle as measured with respect to the normal to said surface is maintained at a constant value during both pulling and pushing cuts. A face milling cutter adapted for use in both pushing and pulling cuts and used in the process has an angle of rotation with a selected chamber angle. The cutting face has inside and outside cutting edges which define a polygonal cutting edge geometry and intersect at a selected angle of intersection. The angle of intersection has a line of bisection which as measured with respect to the axis defines an inclination angle generally corresponding to the chamber angle.

Abstract: A casing is rotatably and stoppably held on tool supporting means, a rotary tool spindle is rotatably supported on the casing so as to have a shifted rotary center with respect to the rotary center of the casing, power transmission means is rotatably supported on the casing, and the power transmission means and the rotary tool spindle are engaged through eccentric engagement means. The movement of the rotary tool in the Y-axis direction is performed by integrally rotating the casing and the rotary tool spindle. The machining is performed by rotating the power transmission means in the state where the casing is held stationary, thereby to rotate the rotary tool with respect to the stationary casing through the eccentric engagement means.

Abstract: The center comprises a conveyor, a motor-driven carriage equipped with a gripper to move a section (2) over the conveyor, along a numerical axis toward the fixed frame (7) of a machining station, and a vise (11).In accordance with the invention, the machining station includes only the following: two moving elements (16, 21) adapted to move along cross-axes, the first said element (16) being movable relative to the fixed frame (7) and the second (21) being movable relative to the first (16), said second moving element (21) carrying a swivelling spindle head (25) equipped with at least one tool (5).Also, the actuator (22) which controls the movement of each said element is a multipurpose actuator selectively controlled by the main numerical control program to execute either positioning-only commands, or feed-only commands, or combined commands, among others.

Abstract: A rotating toolhead on a preferably longitudinally movable headstock of a machine tool is disclosed. The machine tool includes at least one head carriage radially movable on the toolhead with at least one toolholder on the carriage. A motor for advancing the head carriage is operatively connectable to a drive transmission, and an axially movable driver is associated with the drive transmission and engages a ring arranged rotation-fast and longitudinally movable on a main spindle. An angular drive transfer engages with inclined planar teeth in corresponding teeth of the head carriage for movement thereof. Several groups of toolheads are also disclosed which can be arranged to form a machining line.

Abstract: A machine tool (10) with a rotating cutting tool (24) has a spindle assembly (20,48) mounted for rotation in a longitudinally movable headstock (18). The spindle assembly includes a spindle (48), driven by a motor (50) and an integral machining head (20) having a rotatably mounted drive screw (62). The drive screw carries a radially positionable follower (72) to which is connected a tool block (22) to define a radial slide for supporting the cutting tool. A drive shaft (82) extending through the spindle is in driving engagement with the drive screw such that rotation of the drive shaft relative to the spindle produces rotation of the drive screw and consequential radial movement of the follower and tool block. A motor (76) mounted on the spindle for rotation with the spindle is connected to the drive shaft for rotating it either a clockwise or counterclockwise sense to produce radial movement of the follower and tool block.

Abstract: A grinding machine in which a workpiece, to have grinding operations carried out at different locations along the workpiece at different radii and at different angles, is mounted between centers on a slideway to present the locations on the workpiece to a motor driven grinding wheel mounted in a grinding head. The grinding head is mounted on a slideway to traverse the grinding wheel towards and away from the periphery of the workpiece. The grinding wheel is mounted on the slide for rotational adjustment about an axis extending tangential to the periphery of the grinding wheel at a location where the grinding wheel acts on the workpiece for adjustment of the angle of cut of the grinding wheel. Since the grinding wheel turns about an axis when its angle is adjusted, the position of an angle of cut is not otherwise varied by the angular adjustment of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A two axis numerically controlled contour boring machine adapted for interior and exterior machining operations such as boring, facing, grooving, turning and back-facing. The machine comprises a headstock slidably driven along a first axis by a feed motor. The headstock supports a rotatable contouring head having a radial slide which is driven along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The radial slide is spindle actuated and includes adjustment means for removing backlash in the drive. The radial slide is adapted to hold quick disconnect type tools selected for the particular machining operation or operations called for by the machining program. The desired contours are generated in the workpiece by the combined motion of the headstock and radial slide along their respective axes under numerical control.

Abstract: A machine tool head having a spindle nutatable about a center at the front of the spindle and at or closely adjacent to the front face of the machine tool head so that the radial reaction to the cutting forces is transmissible from the spindle to the machine-tool head essentially in the plane of the front face of the machine tool head.

Abstract: A conical end portion of a connector plug and an end portion of a lightguide fiber which is encapsulated by the plug are prepared to form a conical end portion which is suitable for interconnection with a conical end portion of another plug within a sleeve with precise end separation of opposing end portions of the fibers. The conical portion of the plug is seated in engagement with a surface which is mateable with the outwardly facing surface of a conical end portion of the plug with an end portion of the fiber extending beyond the plug. In order to prepare the lightguide fiber, a disc which is mounted for rotation about an axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the end portion of the lightguide fiber is moved along a path of travel obliquely transverse of the lightguide fiber. This disc is rotated to cause its peripheral edge surface to sever the portion of the lightguide fiber that extends from the plug to form an end surface.

Abstract: In a numerically controlled, gantry-type routing machine, a workpiece pressure-foot assembly is disposed crosswise over an elongate workpiece supporting bed for providing an effective hold-down force for stacked workpiece sheets. The hold-down force is applied to the workpiece stack at locations adjacent a router tool that is held and turned by a motor driven spindle assembly movably mounted on a gantry for orthogonally related lengthwise and crosswise movements with respect to the bed and workpiece. The pressure-foot assembly includes a pair of spaced parallel rails, pivotally supported about axes parallel to the rails, and a plurality of pressure-bearing rollers mounted on axes directly underlying each of the rails for supporting the rails, and accommodating travel of the assembly over the upper surface of the workpiece. The pair of rails and supporting rollers are arranged crosswise of the bed, paralleling the gantry, and underlying the spindle assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grinding machine in which a workpiece such as a multi-stage compressor or turbine rotor to have grinding operations carried out at different locations along the workpiece at different radii and at different angles is mounted between sensors on a slideway to present the locations on the workpiece to be ground to a motor driven grinding wheel mounted in a grinding head. The grinding head is mounted on a slideway to traverse the grinding wheel towards and away from the periphery of the workpiece at a location where the grinding operation is to be carried out and the grinding wheel is mounted on the slide for rotational adjustment about an axis extending tangentially to the periphery of the grinding wheel at a location where the grinding wheel acts on the workpiece for adjustment of the angle of cut of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: An adjustable fly cutter tool for cutting and forming blanks of metal, wood, plastic, glass, etc. The tool can be used on a conventional lathe or milling machine, and enables the operator to continuously change the depth of the cut into the blank without slowing or stopping the tool operation. The cutting tool is mounted on a threaded bar movable in the x and/or y direction and is axially received in a threaded advancement gear which is actuated by a ratchet assembly that extends or retracts the position of the threaded bar holding the cutter as the main gear is rotated. A non-rotating lever journalled around the cutter drive shaft activates the assembly.

Abstract: A rotary tool positioning unit for machining workpieces is disclosed having a rotary tool holder and a plurality of slide bearings cooperating with one another in such a manner that the rotary tool holder is capable of independent translational movement in either of two directions perpendicular with respect to one another and capable of independent rotation about either of two axes perpendicular with respect to one another. One of the translational directions is parallel to one of the rotational axes. The unit also includes an eccentric cam shaft cooperating with two slide bearings perpendicular with respect to one another for imparting a reciprocating movement to the tool holder in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool holder.

Abstract: A machine for machining sheets comprises an arrangement for compressing the sheets to be machined. The arrangement is rotatable about a longitudinal axis comprises at least two rollers for bearing resiliently against the sheets during machining, each of which rollers are rotatable about a transverse axis perpendicular to said longitudinal axis. The arrangement is driven by a motor via a pinion, which motor also drives reduction gearing connected to an angular control means whereby it is possible to control the angular position of the arrangement so that the axis of rotation of the rollers can be orientated in relation to the direction of machining. The control means are themselves controlled by programmable electronic means which operate with reference to the angular position of the machining head of the machine.

Abstract: In a machine for machining metal having a rotating cutting head with a star feed for advancing the cutting head, an adjustable angle drive is provided whereby one can machine a conical concave or convex surface.

Abstract: An eccentric boring tool and method of forming a bore off center from the central axis of a workpiece are disclosed. The tool includes a tool holder nonrotatably supported relative to a workpiece and an outer housing supported for rotation with the workpiece and rotation relative to the tool holder. An eccentric supported within the housing mounts a bearing which in turn supports the tool holder. The eccentric rotates with the housing causing the longitudinal axis of the tool holder to orbit about the longitudinal axis of the workpiece. An end mill cutting tool is supported in the tool holder. A plurality of discs are supported in the forward end of the housing. The discs engage the workpiece, lock the housing to the workpiece and cause the housing to rotate at the same speed as the workpiece.

Abstract: A roller hold down is designed to restrain parts being cut from a stack of flat sheets. The roller hold down eliminates the need for secondary fastening means to restrain the parts during the cutting operation. The parts are restrained in position on a flat worktable by a pair of cylindrical rollers adjacent the cutter which force the parts against the table. By use of the roller hold down, the restraining force applied through the rollers follows the excursions of the cutter and is applied near the cutter where the force is the most effective.

Abstract: A spherically shaped combustion chamber is machined in the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine by revolving one or more cutting tools simultaneously about two axes; one axis being the central axis of the combustion chamber and the other axis being inclined thereto. The tools have a cutting point and a cutting edge extending from the cutting point. The tools are supported so that each cutting point passes through the axis of the combustion chamber, and, when each tool is located in its radially outermost position relative to the axis of the combustion chamber, the cutting edge of the tool cuts an annular surface around the periphery of the spherically shaped portion of the combustion chamber, which, at the bottom face of the cylinder head, corresponds in diameter to that of the cylinder bore.

Abstract: A universal type machine tool has a horizontal bed which, via a turnable intermediate slide, supports a rectangular work table, the slide being displaceable along the bed. A vertical column, displaceable along a bed perpendicular to the first bed has a second intermediate slide displaceable along the column and turnable around a horizontal axis. Its turnable portion carries a rectangular plate along which a foot plate for a drive unit is longitudinally displaceable. The foot plate supports a drive unit turnable around a horizontal axis and adapted alternatively to rotate a tool or a workpiece.