Automated random orbital abrading system and method

U.S. Patent Number: 5377455

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated random, orbital abrading apparatus and a method and apparatus for positioning the back-up pad of the apparatus at a known location within its range of motion at the end of an abrading cycle.

Inventors: Lanzer; David J. (Hudson, WI)

Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)

Application Number: 08/057,504

Issued: 1995-01-03

Expired: 2007-01-03

Classes: 451/5 ; 451/342; 483/33; 901/41

Field of search: 51/165.71,168,119,120 901/41,50 483/33,13

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