Patent ID: 6460438
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
Facing apparatus comprising: a rigid stationary housing having a longitudinal axis; a spindle mounted in said housing; said spindle being rotatable about said axis; a cutting tool rotated with said spindle for facing a body when said tool engages the body; a fixture mounted on said housing; said fixture having a holder that opens and closes, said holder comprising first and second clamps pivotally joined together to open and close by pivoting movement of one of said clamps about a pivot axis that is parallel to said longitudinal axis; said one clamp having pivoting movement relative to said housing; a releasable latch mechanism that secures said first and second clamps together to close said holder; said holder retaining the body in alignment with said cutting tool when said holder is closed; and a fixture retainer mounted on said housing and that engages a catch on said one clamp that pivots when said holder is in its closed position.