Patent ID: 6145178
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A machine tool for chipmaking and grinding machining operations comprising:a base;a column fixed to said base;guiding rails fixed in reference to the column for directing the generally linear upward and downward movement of spindle carriers with respect to the column;a first spindle carrier slidably carried on said guiding rails wherein a tool driving spindle with a vertical axis of rotation is rotatably carried;a second spindle carrier slidably carried on said guiding rails wherein a tool driving spindle with a horizontal axis of rotation is rotatably carried;driving means for moving said spindle carriers upwardly and downwardly;independent counterbalancing means for each spindle carrier;driving means to impart rotation to the tool driving spindles;whereby machining operations can be carried out in mutually perpendicular planes.