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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2007
Anthony F. Coneski, Newburgh, NY (US);
Michael J. Domitrovits, New Paltz, NY (US);
David C. Long, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Anthony F. Coneski, Newburgh, NY (US);
Michael J. Domitrovits, New Paltz, NY (US);
David C. Long, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for maintaining alignment between precision ground plates includes a first plate including a main body portion having plurality of passages. The first plate also includes a first heating device mounted to heat the main body portion to a selected temperature. A second plate including a main body portion having a plurality of passages is positioned adjacent the first plate. The second plate includes a second heating device mounted to heat the main body portion to a selected temperature. A controller operatively connected to the first and second heating devices selectively establishes a desired temperature in each of the first and second plates to facilitate a desired alignment between the plurality of passages in the first plate and the plurality of passages in the second plate.