Patent ID: 6409069
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: H01C

Abstract:
Apparatus for manufacturing a unit element of a chip component, the apparatus comprising:a chuck for holding a prism-shaped base element in a predetermined orientation and for rotating said base element around its central axis or an axis parallel to its central axis; a chuck wheel for translating said chuck so that a rotational axis of said chuck moves along a predetermined arcuate trajectory, the predetermined arcuate trajectory being in a plane substantial at right angles to the central axis while the chuck is holding the prism-shaped base element in the predetermined orientation; and a grinding tool for grinding a center portion of said base element while the chuck is holding the base element and the chuck is rotating said base element and the chuck wheel is translating the chuck along the predetermined arcuate trajectory, said grinding tool being positioned and arranged for turning at a position adjoining the predetermined arcuate trajectory.