Turning – Process of turning
Patent
1985-02-25
1987-05-19
Vlachos, Leonidas
Turning
Process of turning
B23B 910
Patent
active
046657819
ABSTRACT:
A machine tool includes a carrier supporting a plurality of rotary spindles each carrying a chuck for holding a workpiece. The carrier can be indexed to move the spindles between different stations. In one aspect of the invention, individual drive motors are provided. The drive motors remain stationery while the carrier is indexed and clutches are provided to couple each drive motor to a spindle to be driven. In another aspect of the invention, the carrier includes a central shaft supported at its ends on bearings and spindles are coupled to the shaft by supports.
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Eichenhofer Josef
Schubert Karl P.
Hofer Industries Inc.
Vlachos Leonidas
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