Patent ID: 8087331
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: B23C,G05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for machining a surface on a workpiece having at least one member extending perpendicularly to the surface, the method comprising: determining a position of a tool determining a position of the workpiece; positioning at least one of the workpiece and the tool to a predefined position; rotating the workpiece; rotating the tool to a predefined rotational speed wherein the predefined rotational speed synchronizes the rotation of the tool with the rotation of the workpiece; translating at least one of the tool and the workpiece in a direction parallel to an axis defined by the workpiece; removing material from a first portion of the surface of the workpiece; translating at least one of the tool and the workpiece in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the workpiece; and removing material from a second portion of the surface of the workpiece.