Apparatus and method for positioning a device near a workpiece during machining operations

An apparatus mounted to a machine for positioning a device near a workpiece during a machining operation, during which the workpiece is movable relative to a machining tool. The apparatus comprises an arm coupled to the machining tool and movable relative thereto to mimic movement of the workpiece r...

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Hauptverfasser:	PFLAGER WILLIAM WOOD, HYKES TIMOTHY WILLIAM, METZLER JOEL KYM
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS GRINDING MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING PERFORMING OPERATIONS POLISHING TRANSPORTING
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Zusammenfassung:	An apparatus mounted to a machine for positioning a device near a workpiece during a machining operation, during which the workpiece is movable relative to a machining tool. The apparatus comprises an arm coupled to the machining tool and movable relative thereto to mimic movement of the workpiece relative to the machining tool. The arm includes a shoe for contacting the workpiece during the machining operation. The apparatus further comprises a linear actuator coupled to the arm for moving the arm between a retracted position and an engaged position. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes a coolant nozzle assembly. According to another embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a workpiece support shoe. According to still another embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes an in-process gauge assembly.