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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7186947 | Process monitor for laser and plasma materials processing of materials A method for monitoring the processing of a workpiece includes directing an incident laser beam onto the workpiece and measuring a signal emitted from the workpiece. At least two signals are generated by a detector based upon the emitted signal. A workpiece processi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7049541 | Cutting guide for plasma torch A guide that is used in conjunction with a plasma cutting torch includes a main circular ring having a small circular ring mounted on the outer periphery thereof. The small ring includes a bearing assembly and accommodates the plasma cutting torch. A guide bolt is m... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6947802 | Centralized control architecture for a laser materials processing system Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring the processing of a workpiece that includes directing an incident laser beam onto the workpiece and using an optical detector for measuring a signal emitted from the workpiece as a result of the incident laser beam. The... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939507 | Cutter duplication apparatus An apparatus for cutting a duplicate form includes: a) a rack portion including a frame, a screen supported on the frame, and an arm support extension extending from the frame; the frame including an upper, generally horizontally o... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6576183 | Profile cutting apparatus A cutting apparatus comprises a machine bed support (1) having a quarter circle profile as seen from above and carrying a workpiece supporting platform (5). The workpiece may be a steel plate (6). The rear of the apparatus has an upstanding post (2) formi... | 06/10/2003 |
| 4653195 | Flame cutting template A reusable template is disclosed herein for use in cutting pipe and other related applications in conjunction as a guide for an oxygen cutting torch. The template, as described in a preferred embodiment as a pipe template, has one or more contour ends so ... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4618378 | Pipe cutting templet A templet for cutting patterns in pipe with a torch includes a tube that is axially split into hemicylindrical segments. The segments are biased together in alignment with a coil spring. The segments are spread apart by squeezing attached handles together... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4438600 | Grinding, welding and cutting apparatus A semiautomatic weld grinding apparatus for grinding the surface of a weld seam interconnecting two perpendicularly disposed tubular sections. The grinding apparatus is capable of grinding off excess weld from a saddle-type nozzle to shell weldment that f... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4381854 | Guide bar for cutting torch A flexible guide bar for a cutting torch and the like having magnetic means for engaging the piece to be cut and also having adjustable means for engaging metal pipe. Stiffeners may be utilized to assist the guide bar when used to guide the cut of flat st... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4333635 | Follow-up control means in swinging-arm flame-cutting machines The present invention relates to follow-up control means in swinging-arm flame-cutting machines comprising a scanning element which is arranged at outer component arm of the swinging arm carrying the cutting torch, and in coaxial relation to the latter an... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4319933 | Bridge and die attachment for cutting torches An accessory for facilitating the accurate cutting of holes with a cutting torch. A die is attached to the workpiece by legs and presents a die opening which controls the size and shape of the hole. A bridge piece fits against the die and maintains the cu... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4219370 | Apparatus and method for cutting and beveling pipe ends Apparatus for cutting a pipe end for intersection with another surface comprising a horizontally positioned and movable boom, roller means to support and axially rotate a horizontal pipe parallel to the boom, a photocell scanner mounted on the boom and po... | 08/26/1980 |
| 4137125 | Method of welding nuclear reactor fuel assemblies A method of welding tabs projecting outwardly from grip straps in a fuel assembly grid to a control rod guide thimble positioned in a cell in the grid including providing a weld guide having openings therein which receive dimples on the strap when the wel... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4111403 | Apparatus for the treatment of the outer contour of a worm conveyor A worm is rotated while a cutting torch trims the edge of the worm. The torch is mounted on an arm along with a wheel which bears against the thrust surface of the worm. The arm is mounted on one part of a carriage, the carriage moving along a guide rail ... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4102246 | Hand-operated profiling machine A hand-operated profiling machine includes a cutter-holding head supported on a support which is mounted for movement toward and away from a table. The head is mounted in a cover which is supported on a pair of guide rods extending through linear bearings... | 07/25/1978 |
| 3944194 | Metal cutting tool guide An improved device for guiding a cutting torch on a metal surface which metal is a magnet attracting material comprises a magnetized base member and one or more guide members secured to the base member which guide members act as a template having a shaped... | 03/16/1976 |
