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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2020
Alpha Precision Group, Inc., St. Marys, PA (US);
Phillip McDonald, St. Marys, PA (US);
Seth Weible, St. Marys, PA (US);
Joseph Taylor, St. Marys, PA (US);
Dean Bowley, St. Marys, PA (US);
Benjamin Jovenitti, St. Marys, PA (US);
Alpha Precision Group, Inc., St. Mary's, PA (US);
Abstract
Machine chuck jaws, and a related method of manufacture, are provided. The machine chuck jaws are formed from an additive manufacturing process and include one or more gripping pads per chuck jaw. An axial stop is also formed from an additive manufacturing process and provides a flat surface for workpiece placement. The gripping pads equally distribute the clamping pressure, and the additive manufacturing process provides unique shaping capabilities and a honeycomb internal cross-section, thereby achieving a lightweight design. The reduction in weight allows for a decrease in pneumatic pressure used to actuate the jaws, resulting in a corresponding reduction in the clamping pressure which helps improve the form of the workpiece being machined.