Multi-axis panel saw
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1. An apparatus for cutting panelized material in two axes, comprising:
- a frame defining a plane having a longitudinal X axis and a lateral Y axis, the frame adapted to support a back surface of the panelized material;
a guide shelf adjacent to a lower edge of the frame and generally perpendicular to the plane for supporting a side edge of the panelized material to be cut;
a first guide rail and a second guide rail coupled to the frame, each guide rail aligned generally parallel to the plane and spaced apart from the frame and generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the guide shelf;
a first movable platform coupled to the first rail for movement parallel to the frame Y axis, the first moveable platform generally parallel to the plane; and
a second movable platform coupled to the second rail for movement parallel to the frame Y axis;
a first machining tool comprising a housing pivotably coupled to the first platform at a pivot point, and a biasing mechanism, the biasing mechanism pivotably coupled to the housing and coupled to the first platform, whereby the housing of the first machining tool is moveable via the biasing mechanism between an extended position and a retracted position with respect to the first platform and wherein the biasing mechanism is adapted to apply a first torque on the housing about the pivot point to secure the housing in the extended position and wherein the biasing mechanism is adapted to apply a counter posing second torque on the housing about the pivot point to secure the housing in the retracted position.
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Abstract
A panel saw has a first cutting blade for cutting stock in a first axis and a second cutting blade for cutting the stock in a second axis. The first blade moveable from a cutting position to a position in which stock can be slid between the cutting blade and a supporting frame of the panel saw. The panel saw allows repeated cross cuts and rip cuts without changing the cutting location of the first cutting blade. A control system is configured to retract the first cutting blade from contact with the stock if the current draw exceeds a value. The control system may also retract a cutting blade when it senses the end of a panel being cut.
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1. An apparatus for cutting panelized material in two axes, comprising:
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a frame defining a plane having a longitudinal X axis and a lateral Y axis, the frame adapted to support a back surface of the panelized material; a guide shelf adjacent to a lower edge of the frame and generally perpendicular to the plane for supporting a side edge of the panelized material to be cut; a first guide rail and a second guide rail coupled to the frame, each guide rail aligned generally parallel to the plane and spaced apart from the frame and generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the guide shelf; a first movable platform coupled to the first rail for movement parallel to the frame Y axis, the first moveable platform generally parallel to the plane; and a second movable platform coupled to the second rail for movement parallel to the frame Y axis; a first machining tool comprising a housing pivotably coupled to the first platform at a pivot point, and a biasing mechanism, the biasing mechanism pivotably coupled to the housing and coupled to the first platform, whereby the housing of the first machining tool is moveable via the biasing mechanism between an extended position and a retracted position with respect to the first platform and wherein the biasing mechanism is adapted to apply a first torque on the housing about the pivot point to secure the housing in the extended position and wherein the biasing mechanism is adapted to apply a counter posing second torque on the housing about the pivot point to secure the housing in the retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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