Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Workpiece vibration reduction
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Application No.: US13693313Application Date: 2012-12-04
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Publication No.: US08522419B1Publication Date: 2013-09-03
- Inventor: Jared L. Bolin , Ryan L. Hanks , Eric J. Stern
- Applicant: The Boeing Company
- Applicant Address: US IL Chicago
- Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Chicago
- Agency: Caven & Aghevli LLC
- Main IPC: B23P11/00
- IPC: B23P11/00 ; B23C5/00 ; B23Q11/00

Abstract:
Techniques and apparatuses to provide vibration reduction of a workpiece when performing machining operations are disclosed. In various embodiments, a machine tool includes a shank having at least one end configured for engagement with a machine operable to rotate the shank. A cutting portion has a diameter defined by features used to remove material from a workpiece. The cutting portion is coupled to the shank. A vibration reduction dampener may be located between the shank and the workpiece.
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