Abstract:
A broaching system comprises a plurality of sub-bars configured to receive broaching tools. The system further comprises a broaching machine and a robot, the robot being configured to mount and remove sub-bars from the broaching machine. The robot includes an arm operable in three or more axes, and an end of arm tool. A method of broaching comprises providing a plurality of sub-bars, a broaching machine, and a robot having an arm operable in three or more axes and an end of arm tool. The method further includes mounting, by the robot, a sub-bar onto the broaching machine; and performing a broaching operation using the sub-bar. Simultaneous to the performance of the broaching operation, the method includes affixing another tool to another sub-bar, and/or moving, by the robot, another sub-bar to a storage location.
Abstract:
A broaching machine includes a support structure, a pulling head for releasably coupling to an end of a broach, and an acme screw coupled to the pulling head for linearly moving the pulling head along a portion of the support structure. A gearbox assembly is supported by the support structure and is coupled to the acme screw for translating an applied rotational forced into linear motion of the acme screw and the pulling head. A first adapter plate is supported by the support structure for mating with a compatible second adapter plate coupled to a railroad rail. The first adapter plate includes an aperture allowing a broach coupled to the pulling head to linearly travel through a pilot hole formed through the railroad rail in response to the applied rotational force and responsive linear motion of the acme screw and the pulling head.
Abstract:
THE PRESENT INVENTION RELATES TO A VIBRATING TABLE COMPRISING AN ECCENTRIC ROTATABLE SHAFT DRIVEN BY A PRIME MOVER, A SPOOL OF A SERVO VALVE WHICH IS RECIPROCATED BY A MECHANISM FOR CONVERTING THE ROTATION OF SAID ECCENTRIC SHAFT INTO RECIPROCAL ACTION, MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY SWITCH-
ING THE ROTATION OF SAID ECCENTRIC SHAFT AND THE RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OF THE SPOOL OF THE SERVO VALVE CAUSING ALTERNATE SWITCHING OF THE OUTLET AND INLET OF A PRESSURIZED FLUID TO VIBRATION ACTUATOR.