Patent ID: 8961081
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: B23F,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for processing a workpiece, said apparatus comprising: a frame movable in a first direction; a workpiece spindle for rotation of a workpiece about a workpiece axis, said workpiece spindle being located within said frame and being movable in said first direction; a column located on said frame and being movable in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction; a tool spindle for rotation of a tool about a tool axis, said tool spindle being attached to said column and being movable in a third direction perpendicular to said first and said second directions, said tool spindle being pivotable about a pivot axis extending in said third direction, said apparatus being positioned proximate a second workpiece spindle and further including a means to transfer one or more workpieces between said workpiece spindle and said second workpiece spindle thereby enabling simultaneous processing of workpieces on said workpiece spindle and on said second workpiece spindle.