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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2009
Ronald Alan Boyko, Elmira, NY (US);
George Peter Pesansky, Port Orange, FL (US);
Ronald Alan Boyko, Elmira, NY (US);
George Peter Pesansky, Port Orange, FL (US);
Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY (US);
Abstract
Cutting and grinding of ceramic-type logs to a desired piece length is disclosed. A method of manufacturing ceramic ware is disclosed which comprises transversely cutting a piece from a ceramic-type log having a longitudinal axis by cutting into the log with a blade at a location along the length of the log to form a cut transverse surface on the piece and grinding the cut transverse surface with a side of the blade. An apparatus for manufacturing ceramic ware is also disclosed comprising means for transversely cutting a piece from a ceramic-type log having a longitudinal axis, including a blade for cutting into the log at a location along the length of the log to form a cut transverse surface on the piece, and means for grinding the cut transverse surface with a side of the blade.