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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8137037 | Tool for removing burr A tool for removing burrs detects whether the depths of holes (81, 82, 83) made on a work (W) are prescribed depths or not. The tool (30) for removing burrs includes a tool case (31) and a piston (3) stored to move to and fro in the tool ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7597512 | Tapping method, tapping device and punch press A tapping method for performing a tapping process in a punch press includes engaging a front end of a tap provided at a tapping tool attached to a rotating mold indexing device rotatably provided at the punch press with a prepared hole formed in a workpiece. When th... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7367087 | Engraving and marking device particularly for machine tools and the like An engraving and marking device, usable in machine tools and the like, includes a supporting member provided with a coupling which is engaged by a spindle of a machine tool and supports a toolbit by means of an elastic support. The device is adapted to engrave and m... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7267512 | Power assisted drill press A power assisted drill press having a feed cylinder fed by a variable pressure regulator which allows a user to controllably feed a bit and work material together while activating a drill motor to rotate the bit. An embodiment of the power assisted drill press utili... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264426 | Apparatus and methods for servo-controlled manufacturing operations Apparatus and methods for servo-controlled manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base member, a drive platform spaced apart from the base member by a separation distance, and a plurality of guide members extending between... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252466 | Tool position referencing for CNC machines A CNC machining center has a table-mounted referencing device having two pedestals, each separately engageable by a tool in a Z-axis drive tool holder to establish a zero reference for vertical machining operations on a work-piece mounted on the table. The first of ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252464 | Hydraulic stop A hydraulic stop for use in drilling or countersinking operations comprises a rotatable body for rotating a tool about its axis. A cage adapted to contact the surface of a workpiece when the tool has penetrated into the workpiece by a predetermined distance actuates... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7192223 | Servo motor die tapping unit A servo motor driven tapping unit for in die installation has a tap holder pitch adapter assembly mounted for removal while the unit is in the die to facilitate tap and pitch adapter replacement. In one embodiment, the tap holder pitch adapter assembly extends trans... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189033 | Apparatus and methods for thrust sensing valves Apparatus and methods for thrust sensing valves are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing including an input port and an output port and further having a mounting portion adapted to be coupled to a manufacturing tool. A supply member is opera... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188431 | Method of and device for determination of penetration depth For determining a depth of drilling in objects a path over which a resistance is measured which is produced by an object to be processed counteracts a processing tool during its advance movement, and the measured path is used for determination of a depth of drilling... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175374 | Machine tool A method and a device for detecting the incorrect chucking of a machine tool capable of easily and surely detecting a chucking error; the method, comprising the steps of measuring, by a sensor (12), the change of a distance (d) between the sensor (12) ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172034 | Boring control method A boring control method for a machine tool for automatically boring a deep hole using a central control means performing boring with programmed control. In the boring, the number of processing and steps of the machine tool is kept minimum, load torque of a tool is d... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7140813 | Line boring machine 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 vertical... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124837 | Pneumatic motor trigger actuator A pneumatic motor trigger actuator includes a trigger housing adapted to engage a pneumatic motor trigger of a pneumatic tool. A top plate is coupled to the trigger housing. A primary valve is coupled to the top plate and has an open configuration and a closed confi... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121773 | Electric drill apparatus An electric drill apparatus having a low profile is provided which comprises an annular cutter, a motor for rotating the annular cutter, a rotary shaft assembly for rotating the annular cutter attached to its leading end about a rotating, a rotation reduction mechan... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108459 | Power assisted drill press A power assisted drill press having a feed cylinder fed by a variable pressure regulator which allows a user to controllably feed a bit and work material together while activating a drill motor to rotate the bit. An embodiment of the power assisted drill press utili... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096938 | Slip energized by longitudinal shrinkage A slip for an expanding hanger or patch is disclosed. The slip is mounted over the hanger body and has an internal profile that nests within a mating profile on the exterior of the hanger. When a compressive force is applied to the hanger, it shrinks longitudinally ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7070509 | Tap position sensor with offset detection In an integrated cutting and tapping tool, a part in the form of a strip is held on a strip support with a hole facing a tap carried by a tapping tool. The bottom dead center point of the tap is detected by a feeler associated with a multiplier lever pivoting about ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7037248 | Machine tool A method and a device for detecting the incorrect chucking of a machine tool capable of easily and surely detecting a chucking error; the method, comprising the steps of measuring, by a sensor (12), the change of a distance (d) between the sensor (12) ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6932162 | Pneumatic processing machine having automatic stop at the end of a machining cycle A pneumatic processing machine includes a pneumatic motor, a circuit for connecting the motor to a source of compressed air, a tool holder spindle, and a drive mechanism. The mechanism includes a selection element which can be moved to select a first method of drivi... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6925725 | Method of and device for determination of penetration depth For determining a depth of drilling in objects a path over which a resistance is measured which is produced by an object to be processed counteracts a processing tool during its advance movement, and the measured path is used for determination of a depth of drilling... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6758642 | Orbital hand tool apparatus for drilling A hand tool apparatus uses a cutting tool with a first width and a tool axis to machine a hole in an object. The hole has a second width at least as large as the first width of the cutting tool. The apparatus includes a housing, a spindle unit in the housing for rot... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6648562 | Apparatus for tapping a hole in a pipeline Apparatus for tapping a hole in a pipeline adapted to be attached to a support assembly having sealed communication with the exterior of a pipeline and having a tapping machine body with a boring bar rotatably supported therein with a circular cutter at t... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6550118 | Apparatus and method for accurate countersinking and rivet shaving for mechanical assembly operations The apparatus and method includes a spindle portion which holds a cutting tool. The drill is initially moved forwardly of a pressure foot portion of the apparatus. The pressure foot portion is then moved forwardly along with the spindle and drill to clamp... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6539313 | Monitoring procedure and a monitoring installation for numerically controlled machine tools A monitoring procedure and a monitoring installation for machine tools with a motor-driven work spindle and a separate protection device. The actual mass inertia moment of a tool fitted into the work spindle is determined by measurement and compared with ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6438446 | Material directory-spindle speed and feed rate calculator A programmable command module for inputting a surface foot rating parameter into a device for controlling the spindle speed of a cutting tool. Based upon the surface foot rating, the proper speed of the spindle is determined with respect to a particular c... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6290437 | Bore resistance measuring apparatus including a drive unit and an attachment for a drill and or driving mechanism In a drill resistance measuring apparatus including a drive unit and an attachment for determining the internal state of trees or wooden structures by determining the torque required to drive a drill into the wood, means for plotting and storing the torqu... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6243625 | Automated quarry operation with communication interface In an automated quarry operation an unmanned high pressure computer controlled liquid jet cutting system particularly adopted for cutting granite on-site with device for automatically and safely shutting off the operation upon encountering unforeseen, unu... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6138056 | System and method for maintenance and repair of CNC machines A system and method are disclosed providing improved maintainability for CNC machine tools with serviceable parts. An electronic manual with video, audio, and textual information is stored in memory on a computer system integrated with the CNC tool contro... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6059494 | Tool bit monitoring system for machine tools In a machine tool having a workpiece support table and a tool head assembly provided with a tool engageable in a cutting relation with a workpiece positioned on the table for removing particulate material from the workpiece, a system for monitoring the cu... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6031220 | No touch machine trigger system A no touch machine trigger system which triggers the associated machine into operation without the aid of a foot switch or other external device(s) actuated by an operator. The target area of the trigger system is conical in shape so as to guide the trigg... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5971988 | Device for chip removing machining A device for machining of workpieces or objects, comprises an elongated tool which rotates about its longitudinal axis and is provided with a shaft which can be coupled to a drive unit and with a chip-removing head connected to the shaft. In order to ensu... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5902076 | Quill feed for a portable drill adapted to be mounted to a work surface A magnetic based drill assembly comprising a support platform mounted to the magnetic base for attachment to a work piece includes a feed mechanism operatively connected to the platform for rectilinear movement between a fully retracted position and a ful... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5876043 | Threading or drill chuck with wireless fault transmission A chuck comprising a chuck body and monitoring electronics for detecting chuck faults fitted within the chuck body. A wireless transmission means is provided on the chuck body for transmitting signals from the monitoring electronics. The chuck has a dynam... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5857814 | Apparatus for controlling tapping-drilling machine An apparatus for controlling a tapping-drilling machine is disclosed in which holes can be formed by means of drilling tools, and threads can be formed by means of tapping tools. A worm is elongately formed on a spindle, and a worm wheel which is meshed w... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5816122 | Apparatus and method for adaptive suppression of vibrations in mechanical systems A method and apparatus are provided for stabilizing at least one element of a mechanical system against echo-like responses to mechanical disturbances. One or more error signals are provided by sensing the motion of the system at one or more points. At le... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5791841 | Quill interlock The present invention is a quill interlock for a milling machine. Structurally, the present invention includes a clasp or other attachment means attachable to a milling machine. The clasp carries a switch which is activated when the quill of the milling m... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5674031 | Tool holder in particular quick exchange chuck A tool holder comprises a receptacle having one end connectable with a machine spindle, to a receptacle and the like and an opposite end, a head provided on the opposite end and having a coaxial cylindrical head opening, a housing received non-rotatably a... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5655422 | Tool head for use in machine tools A tool head for use in machine tools has an adjustable slide (18) capable of moving with respect to the base body (10) transversely to its axis of rotation (12) and of being provided with a tool holder, as well as a device (30) for direct measurement of t... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5613810 | Pneumatic power drill A portable pneumatic power drill whose tool-carrying spindle is rotated by a pneumatic motor. According to the invention spindle speed is under the control of an electric motor as a function of the speed of rotation of the tool-carrier spindle and of inst... | 03/25/1997 |
