Apparatus and methods for double ended processing
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An apparatus for processing material into multiple workpiece portions comprisinga linear processing path,a cutting machine positioned along the processing path,a drilling machine positioned along the processing path,a pusher, positioned along the processing path, between the cutting and drilling machines, and operable to feed material in opposite directions, alternately, toward the cutting and drilling machines, andat least one digital controller programmed to operate movement of the pusher along the processing path.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
System, including apparatus and method, involves processing materials in opposite directions between two machines along a processing path.
-
Citations
7 Claims
-
1. An apparatus for processing material into multiple workpiece portions comprising
a linear processing path, a cutting machine positioned along the processing path, a drilling machine positioned along the processing path, a pusher, positioned along the processing path, between the cutting and drilling machines, and operable to feed material in opposite directions, alternately, toward the cutting and drilling machines, and at least one digital controller programmed to operate movement of the pusher along the processing path.
Specification