Joseph C Walter

US Patent:

6768076, Jul 27, 2004

Filed:

May 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/144980

Inventors:

Joseph M. Walter - Lancaster NY 14086

International Classification:

B23H 1100

US Classification:

219 6911, 219 6912, 269309

Abstract:

A base and fixture adapter set-up comprising a bas. The base comprising a main locating surface, an alignment surface, and a second solid surface or stop edge. A compound angle hole in the base for accommodating a clamping bolt and an adapter comprising a corresponding claiming bolt hole. As the clamping bolt is tightened the adapter contacts the main locating surface, then the alignment surface, and finally the stop edge. The adapter for connecting to a plurality of fixtures.

US Patent:

20030213777, Nov 20, 2003

Filed:

May 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/144981

Inventors:

Joseph Walter - Lancaster NY, US

International Classification:

B23H011/00

US Classification:

219/069110, 219/069120

Abstract:

A vise with the precision to match the quality expected of a Wire Electrical Discharge Machine. With the quality of the vise you can locate parts with extreme repeatability from part to part enabling to produce parts with exact duplication. With the range of the opening you are able to hold a variety of sizes of parts and with the low compact profile you are less likely to run into interference with the machine while in the cutting operation. Due to the exposure of water in the cutting operation on the Wire Electrical Discharge Machine the vise is made from stainless steel and for wear resistance the stainless steel of a heat treatable grade.