A method of manufacturing an engine connecting rod includes mounting a rod on a first mount configured to rotate, mounting a cap on a second mount configured to rotate, positioning a spindle head such that a tool of the spindle head contacts a first connecting end of the rod, machining the first connecting end by spinning the first mount, machining the first connecting end by moving the spindle head, positioning the spindle head such that the tool of the spindle head contacts a second connecting end of the cap configured to be coupled to the first connecting end, machining the second connecting end by spinning the second mount, and machining the second connecting end by moving the spindle head. The spindle head is moveable in a first direction extending between the first and second mounts, a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and rotatable about an axis.

A method of manufacturing an engine connecting rod includes mounting a rod on a first mount configured to rotate, mounting a cap on a second mount configured to rotate, positioning a spindle head such that a tool of the spindle head contacts a first connecting end of the rod, machining the first connecting end by spinning the first mount, machining the first connecting end by moving the spindle head, positioning the spindle head such that the tool of the spindle head contacts a second connecting end of the cap configured to be coupled to the first connecting end, machining the second connecting end by spinning the second mount, and machining the second connecting end by moving the spindle head. The spindle head is moveable in a first direction extending between the first and second mounts, a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and rotatable about an axis.

A saw slide device allows a user to easily and accurately move a saw for proper alignment with a cutting material or workpiece. The saw slide device generally includes a sliding plate configured to support an associated saw, an adjustment or alignment mechanism configured to move the sliding plate, and a base frame which supports the sliding plate and adjustment mechanism.

A saw slide device allows a user to easily and accurately move a saw for proper alignment with a cutting material or workpiece. The saw slide device generally includes a sliding plate configured to support an associated saw, an adjustment or alignment mechanism configured to move the sliding plate, and a base frame which supports the sliding plate and adjustment mechanism.

A device for use on a numerically controlled machine tool for application in a method for measuring the numerically controlled machine tool, including: a first measuring element for measuring via a measuring apparatus, a second measuring element for measuring via the measuring apparatus, a spacer element on which the first measuring element and the second measuring element are arranged spaced from each other, and at least one fastening portion for fastening the device to a machine part of the machine tool.

A device for use on a numerically controlled machine tool for application in a method for measuring the numerically controlled machine tool, including: a first measuring element for measuring via a measuring apparatus, a second measuring element for measuring via the measuring apparatus, a spacer element on which the first measuring element and the second measuring element are arranged spaced from each other, and at least one fastening portion for fastening the device to a machine part of the machine tool.

A table rotation device includes a bearing assembly, a table support member, a support block, and a cooling block. The bearing assembly includes a fixed ring, a movable ring, and rolling elements provided between the fixed ring and the movable. The movable ring is rotatable about the rotation axis. The table support member is connected to the movable ring so as to fix a position of the table support member relative to a position of the movable ring. The support block is connected to the fixed ring so as to fix a position of the support block relative to a position of the fixed ring. The cooling block is connected to at least one of the fixed ring and the support block such that the cooling block is in contact with both the fixed ring and the support block. The cooling block provides a cooling passage.

According to the present invention, there is provided a fabrication fixture for retaining a workpiece, comprising: a first housing; a second housing; said housing comprising; an independently adjustable support; wherein the first and second housing substantially envelop said workpiece to allow the workpiece to be moved.

A system for making curved cuts of a work piece, the system including a template including a profiled groove spanning from a first end to a second end, the groove dividing the template into distal and proximal halves, at least one profile of a curved cut is part of the groove; a saw including a saw blade; a turntable including a platform and a base upon which the platform is rotatably supported; and a mobility mechanism to which the platform is attached, the mobility mechanism is configured to allow the turntable to traverse between the two ends and a direction transverse to a direction defined by the two ends, wherein the work piece is disposed under the groove of the template and the saw blade is configured to be guided through the groove to cut the work piece according to the at least one profile of a curved cut.

A system for making curved cuts of a work piece, the system including a template including a profiled groove spanning from a first end to a second end, the groove dividing the template into distal and proximal halves, at least one profile of a curved cut is part of the groove; a saw including a saw blade; a turntable including a platform and a base upon which the platform is rotatably supported; and a mobility mechanism to which the platform is attached, the mobility mechanism is configured to allow the turntable to traverse between the two ends and a direction transverse to a direction defined by the two ends, wherein the work piece is disposed under the groove of the template and the saw blade is configured to be guided through the groove to cut the work piece according to the at least one profile of a curved cut.