Apparatus for correcting precision errors in slide straightness in machine tools

Patent · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:863895

Robinson, Samuel C ^[1]; Gerth, Howard L ^[2]

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1. Clinton, TN
2. Knoxville, TN

The present invention is directed to a mechanism by which small deviations in slideway straightness and roll of a precision machining apparatus may be compensated for. The mechanism of the present invention comprises a fixture support disposed between the slideway carriage and the tool or workpiece fixture and provided with a hinge-like coupling between the carriage and the fixture support so as to allow for the minute and precise displacement of the fixture support in a direction normal to the direction of the slide path so as to readily compensate for slight deviations in the straightness and roll of the slide path.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4270421
• OSTI ID: 863895
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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