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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2008
Michael D. Katzenberger, Florissant, MO (US);
Ike C. Schevers, Festus, MO (US);
Anthony P. Slade, St. Ann, MO (US);
Steve L. Arana, Collinsville, IL (US);
Michael D. Katzenberger, Florissant, MO (US);
Ike C. Schevers, Festus, MO (US);
Anthony P. Slade, St. Ann, MO (US);
Steve L. Arana, Collinsville, IL (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a cutting tool system. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a carriage that is movable along an axis, a cutting tool, and a depth controller. The cutting tool may be capable of being removably attached to the carriage. The depth controller may be capable of controlling a cutting depth of the cutting tool with respect to a surface of a workpiece closest to a part.