Patent ID: 6106373
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B23Q,B24B,G05B

Abstract:
A grinding machine having a specifically defined X and Y axes in an x, y coordinate drive system for precisely grinding a selected area of a roll to a predetermined shape of specific dimensions comprising:means to mount and rotate said roll about a fixed reference axis in said x, y coordinate system of said machine,a first grinding means moving in said x, y axis for rotatably engaging the peripheral surface at a first side of said rotating roll to produce a cylindrical surface on the periphery thereof by grinding,and,a second grinding means moving in said x, y axes for simultaneously rotatably engaging said periphery of said roll on a side opposite said first side to simultaneously grind a groove in said cylindrical surface, said first and second grinding means being mounted in juxtaposition with said means to mount and rotate said roll on said machine.