Patent ID: 6012208
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for mechanically processing symmetric and asymmetric workpieces, comprising:means for forming a bed having an elongate channel therein extending in a predetermined direction;receiving means mounted in the channel for selective movement relative to the direction;chamber forming means positioned on the receiving means and comprising a circular wall member of predetermined height and at least upper and lower members integral with the wall member for forming at least one substantially circular chamber provided with a first axial opening of predetermined diameter;a magnetically responsive base plate member mounted in the annular chamber for selective axial and rotational movement therein;means for forming a selectively energizable magnetic drive for axially moving the base plate member in the chamber between a first position in which it is in engagement with one of the at least upper and lower annular members and a second position in which it is located intermediate the at least upper and lower annular members and for selectively rotating the base plate member when it is in its second position; andmeans extending from the base plate member through the opening for supporting means outside of the chamber for selectively securing workpieces.