Methods and apparatus for track members having a...

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2003-06-25

2009-02-10

Howell, Daniel W (Department: 3726)

Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool

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C408S077000, C408S079000, C408S088000, C408S234000, C409S178000

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07488144

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for track members having a neutral axis rack are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for supporting a manufacturing tool relative to a workpiece includes a track assembly adapted to be attached to the workpiece and including at least one rail, the rail having a longitudinally-extending neutral axis and a rack extending along a pitch line that at least approximately coincides with the longitudinally-extending neutral axis. In alternate embodiments, the rack includes a plurality of wedge-shaped apertures or a plurality of conically-shaped apertures.

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