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Method and apparatus for stitch-machining deep cavities in metal workpieces

CA 1315967 C · Owner: Ford Motor Company Of Canada Limited · Inventors: Field, Nathaniel L.; Donovan, David A.

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21-, Abstract of the Disclosure, Stitch-machining the walls of a cylindrical blind cavity of a workpiece, the cavity being deep and narrow with respect to the axis of the cavity is carried, out by: (a) supporting a tubular housing for axial movement throughout substantially the axial extent of the cavity interior and in close-fitting tolerance to the walls of the cavity, the tubular housing having a free end; (b) rotationally driving a spindle (10,000-40,000. rpm) in the tubular housing for conjoint axial movement with the tubular housing, the spindle extending beyond the housing end for carrying a radially adjustable cutting tool; (c) inserting the tubular housing together with the …

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  • Granted April 13, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 13, 2010.
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FiledOctober 31, 1988
GrantedApril 13, 1993
Term endedApril 13, 2010
Patent numberCA 1315967 C
Classification (IPC)B23B41/12 +1 more

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19891992199519982001200420072010Application filedOct 31, 1988Patent grantedApril 13, 1993Term endedApril 13, 2010

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