Hines Industries, Inc.

Lee D Case

Gordon E Hines

Ronald W Anderson

Vernon J Burzan

Thad Hosford

The invention provides an improved unbalance measuring machine wherein the drive member for imparting rotational forces to the workpiece has two distinct positions of engagement with the workpiece. A first position is used to maintain minimal contact with the workpiece and maintain a steady-state rotation of the workpiece. A second position is used to impart additional rotational forces to the workpiece for the purposes of accelerating, decelerating and indexing the workpiece.

Dynamic balancing dual position drive arm

A method and apparatus for the automatic balancing of workpiece having diverse surface geometry is disclosed. The balancing machine of the present invention provides for computer numerical controls in the balancing and material removal operations. The processes provide for alternative methods of material removal and further provides for the balancing operation to be self-calibrating and self-programming.

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Monroe, MI, United States of America

Lee D Case