Automated drill bit re-sharpening and verification system

Details Automated drill bit re-sharpening and verification system Automated drill bit re-sharpening and verification system

2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Eley, Timothy V. (Department: 3724)

Abrading

Precision device or process - or with condition responsive...

Computer controlled

C451S006000, C451S008000, C451S048000, C451S067000, C451S339000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338344

ABSTRACT:
A completely automated apparatus for verifying the identity and geometry of drill bits, re-sharpening the cutting tip of a drill bit and re-positioning a locating ring upon the shank portion of the drill bit subsequent to the re-sharpening of the cutting tip thereof. The apparatus comprises a housing having a pair of cassette trays, a pair of grinding assemblies, a pair of optical assemblies, a pair of primary cleaning assemblies, a pair of secondary cleaning assemblies, a pair of inversion assemblies, a pair of workhead assemblies, a bumping assembly, and a loader assembly attached thereto. The workhead and loader assemblies are used to transport drill bits between the cassette trays and other assemblies in a selected sequence which is controlled and coordinated by a programmable control device. The control device is electrically interfaced to each of the assemblies and allows the cutting tip re-sharpening and locating ring re-positioning processes to be conducted simultaneously on at least two drill bits.

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