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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2012
Applicant:
Memc Electronic Materials, Inc., St. Peters, MO (US);
Inventors:
Dusan Krulj, St. Louis, MO (US);
John Michael Pogany, St. Peters, MO (US);
Assignee:
Corner Star Limited, Kowloon, HK;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 1/25 (2006.01); B24B 5/50 (2006.01); B28D 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B24B 5/50 (2013.01); B28D 5/0082 (2013.01);
Abstract
An alignment system for aligning an ingot of semiconductor or solar-grade material is provided. The alignment system includes a mounting block for attachment to the ingot, an optical device for aligning a predetermined centerline of the ingot with a reference line, and adjustable supports configured for supporting the ingot on at least four support points and configured to adjust the position of the ingot. The mounting block is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position.