Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for cleaning a cutting apparatus. The cutting apparatus includes a housing defining an operating cavity and a cleaning system. The cleaning system is arranged within the operating cavity, and includes one or more nozzles oriented toward one or more surfaces within the operating cavity. The cleaning system is configured to dispense pressurized fluid toward the one or more surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/06 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting providing a thin slice, e.g. microtome
• B26D 7/088 -

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for a measuring system for a cutting apparatus. The cutting apparatus includes a housing defining an operating cavity, with a cutting wheel arranged in the operating cavity. A measuring system is configured to measure a change in diameter of the cutting wheel, the measuring system including one or more marks corresponding to a size of the cutting wheel. In examples, the diameter changes from a first diameter to a second diameter during operation of the cutting wheel, both of which can be measured by the measuring system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
• B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 49/18 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation taking regard of the presence of dressing tools

Abstract

Described herein are examples of material removal machines with work tables separated by an air gap. In some examples, the air gap may provide space for a material removal tool of the material removal machine to extend between and substantially below the work tables to effect a deep cut on a workpiece that extends across the air gap. In some examples, a table actuator may be configured to move the work tables in tandem, allowing for the work tables and/or work piece to be moved to the material removal tool, rather than vice versa. Efficient design of the work tables and material removal machine ensures that the air gap between the work tables remains unobstructed all the way to a floor of the material removal machine, and ensures that the space underneath the work tables is sufficient for fluid/debris drainage and operator access.

IPC Classes  ?

• B24B 27/06 - Grinders for cutting-off
• B24B 41/06 - Work supports, e.g. adjustable steadies
• B23Q 1/03 - Stationary work or tool supports
• B23Q 1/25 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports
• B23D 47/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of framesSawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of guiding arrangements for work-table or saw-carrier
• B23D 51/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with straight blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular partsCarrying or attaching means for tools, covered by this subclass, which are connected to a carrier at both ends of bedsSawing machines or sawing devices working with straight blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular partsCarrying or attaching means for tools, covered by this subclass, which are connected to a carrier at both ends of guiding arrangements for work-tables or saw carriersSawing machines or sawing devices working with straight blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular partsCarrying or attaching means for tools, covered by this subclass, which are connected to a carrier at both ends of frames
• B23D 55/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with strap saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of framesSawing machines or sawing devices working with strap saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of tables
• B23D 57/00 - Sawing machines or sawing devices not covered by one of groups

Abstract

Provided are a recirculation system (200) for a material removal machine (102) and a material removal system (100). A material removal system (100) includes a recirculation system (200) in fluid communication with a material removal cabinet (104) housing a material removal machine (102). The recirculation system (200) may have an upper reservoir (300) configured to drain fluid into a lower reservoir (204) before recirculating the fluid. The upper reservoir (300) may have a standpipe (320) configured to allow swarf, debris, and/or other material within the fluid to be entrained prior to flowing over the standpipe (320).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 11/10 - Arrangements for cooling or lubricating tools or work

Abstract

Vacuum systems for epoxy mounting of material samples are disclosed. In some examples, a vacuum system may be a castable and/or cold mounting vacuum system that facilitates mounting and/or encapsulation of material samples in epoxy resin under low, vacuum, and/or near vacuum pressure. In some examples, the vacuum system may comprise a flow control device configured to control epoxy flow through a dispensing tube that connects to a hollow vacuum chamber. In some examples, the vacuum chamber may have an opening encircled by a rim sandwiched between upper and lower portions of a sealing ring. A movable lid may be configured to press down on the upper portion of the sealing ring when in a closed position, so as to seal the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 39/22 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 39/00 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor
• B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
• B29K 63/00 - Use of epoxy resins as moulding material

Abstract

System and methods for mounting of material samples via a vacuum system (100) and controlling fluid flow through a tube of the vacuum system (100) are disclosed. In some examples, the vacuum system (100) may be a castable and/or cold mounting vacuum system (100) that facilitates mounting and/or encapsulation of material samples in epoxy resin under low, vacuum, and/or near vacuum pressure. In some examples, the vacuum system (100) may comprise a flow control device (500) configured to control epoxy flow through a dispensing tube that connects to a hollow vacuum chamber (104). In some examples, the vacuum chamber (104) may have an opening (134) defined by a rim (130) sandwiched between upper and lower portions of a sealing ring (132). A movable lid (136) may be configured to press down on the upper portion of the sealing ring (132) when in a closed position, so as to seal the opening (134).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
• G01N 1/14 - Suction devices, e.g. pumpsEjector devices