Apparatus and method for masking and coating tool blades

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8703240
APP PUB NO 20070104871A1
SERIAL NO

11580184

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A fixture for mounting and masking cutting tools includes a tool holder and a mask. The tool holder has a cavity adapted to receive a plurality of cutting tools. The mask is coupled to the holder and aligned with the plurality of cutting tools where a majority of the surface area of each cutting tool is covered by the tool holder and the mask. The mask includes a shaped portion having a profile adapted to substantially match the profile of the shaped cutting tip for the cutting tool. The mask is positioned to expose a portion of the cutting tool to the surrounding atmosphere. A method of masking and coating a cutting tool is also presented.

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  • AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
De, Donno Mauro Irapuato, MX 4 6
Morfin, Diaz Miguel Silao, MX 3 3
Stout, Gregory L Attica, US 4 6

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