A machine tool for performing a cutting process on a workpiece with a cutting tool, includes: a pre-machining shape acquisition unit configured to acquire the shape of the workpiece before cutting, as a pre-machining shape; a target shape acquisition unit configured to acquire a target shape of the workpiece after cutting; a differential shape acquisition unit configured to acquire a differential shape between the pre-machining shape and the target shape; and a machining path setting unit configured to set machining paths so as to perform the cutting process on the differential shape only.

The present invention is directed to a device that is removably secured to the exterior surface of a motor mounting plate to allow for milling of the mounting plate both in the field and off site. The adjustable attachment, positioning and securing frame of the device supports an operating frame that houses a travel mechanism and a cutting mechanism wherein a cutting tool attached to a cutting mechanism travels along a predetermined path, along and across the face of the motor mount plate, milling the surface of the motor mount plate true and flat.

The present invention is directed to a device that is removably secured to the exterior surface of a motor mounting plate to allow for milling of the mounting plate both in the field and off site. The adjustable attachment, positioning and securing frame of the device supports an operating frame that houses a travel mechanism and a cutting mechanism wherein a cutting tool attached to a cutting mechanism travels along a predetermined path, along and across the face of the motor mount plate, milling the surface of the motor mount plate true and flat.

This invention relates to finish machining, including a tool and the method of its use. Embodiments of this invention allow a cutting insert to be indexed quickly without loosening the insert retainer (screw or clamp) and not changing the depth-of-cut position of the tooth tip. The indexing motion is achieved by rotating a rotor, either manually or by way of a motor included on the tool. In some cases, between indexes, a small angle may be imparted to the rotor in order to adjust slightly the depth-of-cut position of the tooth tip in order to compensate for it being worn, or in other cases to precisely match the depth of cut of the tooth tips on multiple cutting teeth. The method involves setting up the path the tool will follow, then setting the feed per finishing tooth to be unconventionally large relative to the maximum depth of cut along the path. Using a round cutting insert, in particular a tangentially-mounted one or one that exhibits comparable curved edge profile, provides a large tooth-tip radius of curvature which in turn results in a good/smooth surface finish in spite of the unconventionally high feed per finishing tooth.

This invention relates to finish machining, including a tool and the method of its use. Embodiments of this invention allow a cutting insert to be indexed quickly without loosening the insert retainer (screw or clamp) and not changing the depth-of-cut position of the tooth tip. The indexing motion is achieved by rotating a rotor, either manually or by way of a motor included on the tool. In some cases, between indexes, a small angle may be imparted to the rotor in order to adjust slightly the depth-of-cut position of the tooth tip in order to compensate for it being worn, or in other cases to precisely match the depth of cut of the tooth tips on multiple cutting teeth. The method involves setting up the path the tool will follow, then setting the feed per finishing tooth to be unconventionally large relative to the maximum depth of cut along the path. Using a round cutting insert, in particular a tangentially-mounted one or one that exhibits comparable curved edge profile, provides a large tooth-tip radius of curvature which in turn results in a good/smooth surface finish in spite of the unconventionally high feed per finishing tooth.

The subject invention is directed to metal working operations and, more particularly, to machining heat resistant super alloys (HRSAs) such as titanium alloys with polycrystalline diamond cutting inserts sintered on a carbide substrate. Using at least one cutting insert mounted upon a rotary toolholder and wherein the at least one cutting insert has a substrate with a top layer of PCD secured thereto over no less than 1/3 of a substrate top surface, a method of machining heat resistant super alloys (HRSAs) is made up of the steps of rotating the rotary toolholder such that an insert surface speed rate is above 50 meters per minute and adjusting a tool feed rate (advance per tooth per revolution) and/or radial engagement of the toolholder such that the machining operation produces chips having a thickness of approximately 0.050-0.200 millimeters.

The subject invention is directed to metal working operations and, more particularly, to machining heat resistant super alloys (HRSAs) such as titanium alloys with polycrystalline diamond cutting inserts sintered on a carbide substrate. Using at least one cutting insert mounted upon a rotary toolholder and wherein the at least one cutting insert has a substrate with a top layer of PCD secured thereto over no less than 1/3 of a substrate top surface, a method of machining heat resistant super alloys (HRSAs) is made up of the steps of rotating the rotary toolholder such that an insert surface speed rate is above 50 meters per minute and adjusting a tool feed rate (advance per tooth per revolution) and/or radial engagement of the toolholder such that the machining operation produces chips having a thickness of approximately 0.050-0.200 millimeters.

Methods comprise machining each of an annular planar surface and a linear planar surface of a workpiece using a combination flange facer and milling machine. Methods comprise using a machine frame of a flange facer and a rotating ring of the flange facer to mount a milling machine to a workpiece, and machining the workpiece using the milling machine when it is coupled to the rotating ring of the flange facer. Portable machining kits comprise a flange facer and a milling machine that is configured to be operatively mounted to the rotating ring of the flange facer. Portable machine tools comprise a machine frame, a rotating ring, a bridge coupled to the rotating ring, a facing tool head assembly configured to be selectively coupled to and decoupled from the bridge, and a milling tool head assembly configured to be selectively coupled to and decoupled from the bridge.

Methods comprise machining each of an annular planar surface and a linear planar surface of a workpiece using a combination flange facer and milling machine. Methods comprise using a machine frame of a flange facer and a rotating ring of the flange facer to mount a milling machine to a workpiece, and machining the workpiece using the milling machine when it is coupled to the rotating ring of the flange facer. Portable machining kits comprise a flange facer and a milling machine that is configured to be operatively mounted to the rotating ring of the flange facer. Portable machine tools comprise a machine frame, a rotating ring, a bridge coupled to the rotating ring, a facing tool head assembly configured to be selectively coupled to and decoupled from the bridge, and a milling tool head assembly configured to be selectively coupled to and decoupled from the bridge.

A method for manufacturing probes includes forming a recessed portion on a plate such that the plate has a first subsidiary plate, a second subsidiary plate and a third subsidiary plate mutually connected. The first subsidiary plate has a first thickness. The second subsidiary plate corresponds to the recessed portion and has a second thickness. The first thickness is larger than the second thickness. The second subsidiary plate is located between the first subsidiary plate and the third subsidiary plate. The third subsidiary plate has a third thickness. The third thickness is larger than the second thickness. Subsequently, the plate is held and cut by laser to form a plurality of probes. Each of the probes includes a probe tail formed from the first subsidiary plate, a probe body formed from the second subsidiary plate and a probe tip formed form the third subsidiary plate.