Patent ID: 8545138
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: B23B,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A machine for boring axially-aligned surfaces of a part, wherein the axially-aligned surfaces are spaced from one another, the machine comprising: a frame; a boring apparatus associated with the frame, the boring apparatus being configured to bore at least one surface of the part, the boring apparatus comprising a boring bar associated with a cutting tool configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the boring bar; a mounting fixture associated with the frame, the mounting fixture being configured to mount the part in a fixed relationship with respect to the frame; and an alignment assembly movably associated with the frame, the alignment assembly being configured to support the boring bar such that the longitudinal axis of the boring bar is aligned with an axis defined by the axially-aligned surfaces of the part, wherein the alignment assembly comprises at least one pair of plates, at least one of the plates of the pair of plates being configured to pivot such that the longitudinal axis of the boring bar is aligned with the axis defined by the axially-aligned surfaces of the part, wherein each of the plates of the at least one pair of plates is configured to pivot about a separate respective axis, and wherein first and second plates of the at least one pair of plates define respective first and second bores configured to receive the boring bar.