Patent ID: 6244147
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A cutting machine comprising in combination:a housing,a cutting means on said housing,said cutting means having an axis of rotation,vise means mounted on said housing, said vise means for holding a cylindrical work piece having an outer surface and a longitudinal axis for being cut by said cutting means,said vise means having a first vise member and a second vice member,said first vise member moveable with respect to said second vise member,said first vise member having a first gripping surface and a second gripping surface,said second vise member having a third gripping surface and a fourth gripping surface, wherein said cylindrical work piece is retainable between said first and third gripping surfaces with said longitudinal axis in a first orientation and retainable between said second and fourth gripping surfaces with said longitudinal axis in a second orientation perpendicular to said first orientation, andone of said cutting means and said vise means moveable with respect to the other thereof for moving said work piece against said cutting means.