Patent ID: 7125211

Claim:
A machine tool for performing a machine tool function including a plurality of components adapted to cooperate with each other to execute the machine tool function, the plurality of components including a stationary base on which the machine tool is supported, the machine tool having: a plurality of constituent pans, each said constituent part being substantially rigid; a plurality of sheets of damping material, each comprising polyvinylchloride with a thickness between approximately 0.01 inch and approximately 0.02 inch; each said sheet having at least one hole formed therein; each said component comprising at least two of said constituent pans and at least one of said sheets, said at least one sheet being interposed between said at least two constituent pans, to prevent said at least two constituent pans from contacting each other; each said constituent pan including at least one first surface adapted to cooperate with at least one second surface on an adjacent constituent pan to define a slot in which said at least one sheet is receivable, said at least one sheet being interposed between said at least one first surface and said at least one second surface to form each said component; each said sheet being substantially planar and substantially non-resilient; and each of said at least two constituent parts having at least one hole drilled therein respectively, each said at least one hole in each said constituent part being substantially aligned with said at least one hole in said at least one sheet to receive a bolt for fastening said at least two constituent parts together with said at least one sheet positioned therebetween, to form each said component, whereby vibration of the machine tool while performing the machine tool function is damped by said sheets of damping material.