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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 05, 1997
Gregory Zang, Canton, MI (US);
Anthony C Garf, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Flat Rock Metal, Inc., Flat Rock, MI (US);
Abstract
A multi-directional abrading machine for surface conditioning in the flat for elongated components, in particular, bumpers for motor vehicles. The machine comprises a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions are adjustable with respect to each other. The machine includes both rotating abrading drums and rotating abrading discs. The machine preferably includes a pair of top abrading drums as well as one bottom abrading drum. The two top abrading drums are provided at the infeed side of the machine while the one bottom abrading drum is provided at the outfeed side of the machine. A coolant spray is strategically directed to the abrading drums. Between the pair of top abrading drums and the bottom abrading drum are mounted two abrading discs.