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Rauschl, J. A.

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Knife-edge seal for vacuum bagging

Cam actuated clamps pinch bagging material between long knife edge (mounted to clamps) and high temperature rubber cushion bonded to baseplate. No adhesive, tape, or sealing groove is needed to seal edge of bagging sheet against base plate.

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Versatile machine mills, saws light materials

Versatile milling/sawing machine performs angle cuts, flat and profile milling, machining of grooves and slots, and edge trimming of phenolic panels. The machine is mounted on rails above a table equipped with vacuum capability for holding workpieces.

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Adjustable knife cuts honeycomb material to specified depth

Calibrated, adjustable knife cuts aluminum honeycomb or other soft materials to a desired depth. The frame of the device accommodates standard commercial blades. Since the blade is always visible to the operator, the device can be used on any straight or irregular layout line.

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Mill profiler machines soft materials accurately

Mill profiler machines bevels, slots, and grooves in soft materials, such as styrofoam phenolic-filled cores, to any desired thickness. A single operator can accurately control cutting depths in contour or straight line work.

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Fixed vacuum plate clamps styrofoam for machining

Aluminum plate holds styrofoam securely in place for machining operations. The styrofoam is clamped to rubber or cork pads on the plate surface by vacuum. Foam rubber tape provides the vacuum seal.

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