US Patent: 2,947,224 - Attachable Ways for Machine Columns


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US Patent: 2,947,224

Attachable Ways for Machine Columns

Patentee:

Raymond M. Woytych (exact or similar names) - Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac County, WI

USPTO Classifications:

409/235, 409/900.2

Tool Categories:

metalworking machines : metalworking machine mechanisms

metalworking machines : drilling and boring : horizontal boring mills

Assignees:

Giddings & Lewis Machine Tool Co. - Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac County, WI

Manufacturer:

Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:

Unknown

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Aug. 08, 1956
Granted:	Aug. 02, 1960

Patent Pictures:

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Description:

Claim:

This invention relates to the construction of the vertical ways on the columns of horizontal boring, drilling and milling machines.

In a horizontal boring, drilling and milling machine, the headstock carrying the horizontal tool spindle is vertically reciprocable on the face of the machine tool column. The vertical bearing surfaces on the column are subject to large reaction forces and at the same time must be accurately and precisely maintained. Accordingly, it is the usual practice to mount separable way or guide elements on the face of the machine tool column so that the elements may be more readily machined, finish ground, and treated for hardening of the wear surfaces.