CA2071952C - An article having a high friction surface, an apparatus and a method for producing said article - Google Patents
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Abstract
A product and a process for producing a matrix and a tool for use in abrasive or cutting applications including a base tool structure which may be armed with a plurality of triangular or conically shaped structures (24B) consisting of abrasive particles (32) bonded together in a braze metal (38). The structures (24B) may be prepared in a manner which provides a selectable rake angle. Rake angles including negative (46), neutral (46') and positive (46") may be produced. The process is accomplished by dif-fusing magnetizable abrasive particles on a release mechanism which has been placed on a reusable fixture (10) consisting of a plurality of balls (16) secured to a magnetized surface (14). The particles (32) stack to form structures (24) which are then encap-sulated in a braze paste (26). The axis of the structures (24) is aligned with the applied magnetic field, The cones are symmetrical if the magnetic field emanates perpendicularly from the magnetized surface. If the orientation of the magnetic field is distorted the conical structures will realign themselves therewith. In this manner conner conical structures (24) may be formed which offer selectable rake angles. The matrix (22) foamed by encapsulating the abrasive particles (32) may be removed from the release me-chanism (18) and secured to a base structure (30). Once this assembly has been brazed, the base structure may be used as an abrading or cutting tool.
Description
WO 91 /088b4 PC1'/tJS90/0758 7 20'~19a2 An article having a high friction surface, an apparatus and a method for producing said article.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention This invention relates to high friction surfaces for use in abrasive applications and the preparation of such high friction surfaces. In particular, the present invention relates to abrasive tools prepared by use of a matrix of braze paste and abrasive particles which have been oriented in a preselected pattern.
Description of the Prior Art U.S. Patent No. 3,918,217, hereinafter referred to as Oliver, discloses an abrasive tool comprising a tool blank having small steel balls secured thereto which have been armed with magnetically oriented carbide particles.
The carbide particles are secured together and to the balls by braze metal. An Oliver-type tool is typically prepared, in part, by first securing a single layer of small steel balls to the surface of a tool blank. A magnet is then secured to the tool blank below the balls. Next, magnetizable carbide particles are sprinkled onto the small steel balls. The magnetic flux concentrations produced by the flux path through the small steel balls cause the carbide particles to collect on the outermost portions of the balls to form conical structures. A braze paste consisting of a binder and a braze alloy is then applied to ~zu~ ~9~~
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention This invention relates to high friction surfaces for use in abrasive applications and the preparation of such high friction surfaces. In particular, the present invention relates to abrasive tools prepared by use of a matrix of braze paste and abrasive particles which have been oriented in a preselected pattern.
Description of the Prior Art U.S. Patent No. 3,918,217, hereinafter referred to as Oliver, discloses an abrasive tool comprising a tool blank having small steel balls secured thereto which have been armed with magnetically oriented carbide particles.
The carbide particles are secured together and to the balls by braze metal. An Oliver-type tool is typically prepared, in part, by first securing a single layer of small steel balls to the surface of a tool blank. A magnet is then secured to the tool blank below the balls. Next, magnetizable carbide particles are sprinkled onto the small steel balls. The magnetic flux concentrations produced by the flux path through the small steel balls cause the carbide particles to collect on the outermost portions of the balls to form conical structures. A braze paste consisting of a binder and a braze alloy is then applied to ~zu~ ~9~~
-2-encapsulate all of the elements of.the assembly. Finally, the entire assembly is subjected to heating in a brazing furnace which bonds the braze alloy, the magnetizable particles and the balls into a unified structure. When the assembly has cooled, it may be used as an abrasive tool.
Thus, Oliver discloses a technique for preparing an abrasive tool which requires placement of protrusions on the external surface of a tool blank. These protrusions are the necessary surface for the formation of the conical structures of particles. The protrusions may take the form of small steel balls (as described) or shapes formed by machining a profile in the external surface of the tool blank. In either case, the tool blank which is the foundation of the ultimate product must be covered with protrusions. The small steel balls are expensive and require substantial labor to apply. If the protrusions are produced by machining a profile in the external surface of the tool blank, substantial skill and specialized equipment must be used.
Further, to apply carbide particles to protrusions located on a cylindrical structure, the structure must be fixtured and indexed to various rotary positions while the magnetizable carbide particles are applied. Preparing a tool in this manner is very complicated and prone to quality irregularities due to the variety of magnetic and gravitation forces which may be acting on the particles located in different rotary positions about the structure.
Further, the carbide particles form structures which align with the magnetic flux emanating from the magnetized tool blank. In the case of a cylindrical structure, the cones align with magnetic flux emanating radially (or perpendicular to a tangent drawn to the ,.
surface) from the circumferential portion of the wheel. The conical structures formed thereby will be symmetrical in all respects, and when used as a cutting tool will offer a negative rake angle to the workpiece. The Oliver technique is capable of producing only these symmetrical conical structures.
If more aggressive rake angles are desired, the Oliver technique is not appropriate.
Finally, as with any cutting or abrading tool, heat produced during cutting and abrading is conducted from the point of contact between the tool end the workpiece into the structure of the tool. When using an Oliver-type tool, heat passes from the conical structures through small steel balls and into the tool blank. Since these bails are brazed to the tool blank, they offer little more than point contact and consequently present a substantial impediment to the flow of heat.
U.S. Patent 2,334,494 hereinafter referred to as Keeleric, discloses an 7 5 abrasive tool comprising a tool blank having grooves formed therein and lands located therebetween. According to Keeleric, non-magnetic material filling the grooves provides a concentration of flux through the lands. Particles distributed thereon are concentrated on the lands. A layer of bonding material is applied by electrodeposition to retain the particles on the tool blank.
OBJECTS OF THIS INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide an abrasive tool which reduces the time of preparation and labor and material cost associated with placement of protrusions on a base tool structure.
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It is a specific object of this invention to provide an abrasive tool with abrasive particfe structures directly secured to the base tool structure to improve the heat conduction away from the abrasive particle structures.
It is another object of this invention to provide an abrasive tool with abrasive particle structures selectively offering negative, neutral or positive rake angle cutting points to the workpiece.
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It is another object of this invention to provide a matrix which may be incorporated in a process for manufacturing an abrasive tool which meets the aforestated objects and which minimizes the expense of manufacture.
Other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and appended claims and upon reference to the accompanying drawings.
SLJNB~IARY OF THE INVENTION
In a first aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus comprised of an apparatus 10 for assembling in a magnetic field and supporting a pattern of magnetizable particles 32 in a matrix 22, said apparatus comprising:
a base means 14, a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from said base means 14 to define a mosaic surface, and release means 18 covering said mosaic surface for releasing said particles and matrix 22 from said mosaic surface.
In a second aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising:
a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members 16 having a first surface disposed on a base member 14, said base member 14 including means for generating a magnetic flux, a film 18 of polymeric material covering a second surface, and means for establishing a partial vacuum condition between said polymeric material 18 and said first surface whereby said polymeric material 18 is drawn into contact with said magnetizable protrusion members 16 for preparation of a matrix 22 of magnetically oriented particles.
In accordance with one embodiment of this invention which achieves the foregoing objects, a fixture includes a generally planar magnetized base surface with protrusions formed thereon to form a dotted or patchwork or mosaic surface. The protrusions may be machined into the surface or applied to the surface in the form of small steel balls.
A release mechanism or covering layer is then placed over the surface of the protrusions. The release mechanism may take the form of, for example, a thin coating of silicone or a thin sheet of polymeric material (such as Teflon). Next, magnetizable abrasive particles are diffused or sprinkled onto the surface of the release mechanism. The particles collect or orient themselves along the lines of magnetic flux to form stacks having generally triangular cross sections. The stacks have an element axis and a distal portion or working portion. The stacks define a working surface for a tool. If small steel balls are used, conical structures or cones will form at the locations of magnetic flux concentration through the balls. A coat of acrylic paint is then applied to the cones. The paint provides structural integrity to the cones. Prior to solidification of the paint, the cones may be shaped by passing a magnet near them. A magnet o' opposite pole from the polarity of the base surface magnet will cause the cones to grow in height; whereas, an identically poled magnet will cause the cones to flatten.
This magnet may also be used to selectively orient the base surface magnetic field which emanates from the protrusions to cause a realignment of the cones. This technique is used to produce asymmetrical cones which_offer neutral or positive rake angle cutting points on the working surface of the tool.
After the cones have been shaped and the paint t;cc 3ried cr solidif~ed, a braze paste or fixing mee.-.s consisting of a binder mixed wit: a braze alloy is applied to encapsulate the cones and farm a struci.ural-interconnection or nonmagnetic flexible support web or matrix between the cones. The braze paste provides a support web which maintains the cones in preselected positions before brazing and the braze alloy joins the cones in a solid structure or pattern after brazing.
After the braze paste has dried or solidified, the entire matrix may be removed from the base fixture leaving the balls or other projections behind. This matrix may then be cut to any desired shape. The release mechanism may then be removed and the matrix may be secured to another base structure having a smooth surface by application of an acrylic adhesive. The acrylic adhesive .
may be brushed on the matrix or the base structure or in ti:e ~lterr.3tive may be nrei ~.st=lled and protpctec? by a r~~ ~a~~ liner . At t':is~ Dol.~.'- . t.he~. assembly or matrix ar.~
base structure may be placed in a braze furnace and heated at the necessary brazing temperature. After the brazing r!
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process has been completed, the assembly will Fcacure a high friction surface which may be used as an abrasive tool.
The advantages of the present invention are S numerous. For one, the protrusions are secured to a reusable fixture. Consequently, it is not necessary to apply protrusions to the external surface of each tool. , Therefore, resources may be applied to create an optimum mosaic or pattern of protrusions (verses.the random pattern-used in the Oliver technique) which will then create respp~~.ively positioned magnetic fields. A mosaic may be sale~: Pd tn address performance Darameters ranc;inq from material removal effectiveness to surface finish quality.
In addition, a substantial manufacturing cost ;:dvacata;P u;~
be realized by eliminating the material cost of the balls as well as the labor associated with installing the balls on each tool.
Second, since the matrix is prepared vn the generally planar surface of the fixture, which may be oriented in a horizontal plane, the carbide particles are influenced by magnetic flux acting along a flux axis generally transverse to the mosaic surface. which is aligned with gravitational forces. Consequently, the complications and irregularities that are encountered when applying the particles directly to irregularly shaped tools is eliminated.
_ In addition, the structure of the stacks of the rre~~nt invention may be altered to produce a selectable sake anal- (i.e...neg~ti;re,.neutral or positive). Taat is.
the presen~--invention is suitable for preparation of symmetrical stacks. These stacks are prepared by using magnetic flux having a flux axis which is generally perpendicular or normal to the mosaic surface. If a ,_ 1 ~.
neutral or positive rake angle is desired, stacks may be prepared by using a magnetic flux axis which is adjustable and determinable relative to the mosaic surface whereby the stack axis will have a predetermined rake angle relative to S the surface. For example, a neutral rake angle cone will be formed if the magnetic field is oriented such that the apex of the cone is located over a perpendicular drawn to the base circle of the cone. A positive..rake angle cone will be formed if the magnetic field is oriented so that the apex of the cone is located outside of a perpendicular drawn to the base circle of the cone. In practice, the n~;:atic f?_ela r!c~ 'cP ~=?Act~.vPl.y ~r~.~nted h« creating a distortion above the surface of the fixture by use of a selectively positioned magnet.
The flexibility to produce cones having a selectable rake angle constitutes a substantial performance advantage in that tools may be prepared to suit specific 'performance applications. That is, cones having a positive rake angle may be applied to tools used in applications requiring aggressive material removal; whereas, cones having a neutral rake angle may be used for abrasive applications requiring less material removal.
Additionally, combinations of cone types may be applied to the surface of a tool so that portions of the tool may be used for aggressive material removal and other portions may be used for producing a desired surface finish. For example,-the end or face portions of a cylindrically shaped Wil~Ql lttay .~",.C C:C : c Z CCW4~i~~:~'!'-~"=~- " .'.~.C'_~:.cj a.._nna l t igo . ~? is P
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EaS - t'f"!Ei 'j7' _l circumferential surface portions may be covered with cones having a negative rake angle to achieve a desired surface finish.
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The present invention contemp;ates an err.bcdi.-rent featuring; a~i apparatus for assembling in a magnetic field and supporting a pattern of magnetizable particles in a matrix including a base, a plurality of magnetizable protrusions extending from the base to define a mosaic surface and a release film covering the mosaic surface for releasing the particles and matrix from the mosaic surface. Another embodiment contemplates an apparatus including a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members, a base for supporting the protrusion members to define a mosaic surface, a magnetic flux provided along a path through the protrusion members, a matrix of magnetizable particles wherein the matrix includes binding structure, the magnetizable particles being at least partially encapsulated within the binding structure and a release film covering the mosaic surface for supporting the matrix and for providing a release mechanism for releasing the matrix from the mosaic surface. Another embodiment contemplates an apparatus ' including a plurality of magnetizabie protrusion members having a first surface located on a base member wherein the base member includes a source of magnetic flux, a film of polymeric material located on a second surface and means for establishing a partial vacuum condition between the polymeric material and the first surface whereby the polymeric material is drawn into contact with the magnetizable protrusion members for preparation of the matrix of-magnetically oriented particles. Another embodiment contemplates a structurally viable matrix having a pattern of abrasive elements for providing a working surface of a tool subsequent to a brazing operation wherein the matrix includes a plurality of abrasive elements disposed in a predetermined 5~~~~'! ~.ITE ~ ~:~~ a pattern, each of the abrasive elements having an element axis and a distal working portion, the distals working portion defining the working surface and support means comprising two constituents, a first being volatiiizable and a second having a melting point lower than the abrasive elements, the support means interconnecting the plurality of abrasive elements and providing flexible support therefor, the support means being attachable to a tool. Another embodiment contemplates a flexible structurally viable matrix to provide a pattern of abrasive elements for providing a working surface of a tool comprising a plurality of magnetizable particles arranged in generally preselected positions by substantial alignment with a plurality of flux concentrations and binding means at least partially encapsulating the particles and forming a structural interconnection therebetween and providing support therefor, the binding means maintaining the particles in the preselected ' positions. The embodiment of the present invention contemplates a method of preparing a structurally viable matrix having a pattern of abrasive elements for providing a working surface of a tool comprising the steps of; covering a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means extending from a base means with a release means for releasing the matrix, applying magnetizabie particles to the release means, orienting the magnetizable particles by means for generating a first magnetic flux along a flux path generally traverse to the base means and applying binding means for at least partially encapsulating the magnetizable particles and forming a structural interconnection therebetween. Another method contemplated by the present invention is a method of providing a structurally viable matrix on an apparatus having a .~9~~~ t 1 ~-tr~ ~.~ ~~ t release means disposed on a plurality of magnetized members functioning to provide a respective magnetic flux concentration oriented in a preselected pattern comprising the steps of diffusing magnetizable abrasive particles on the release means to form collections of the particles at the magnetic flux concentrations, at least partially encapsulating the particles in a fixing means to produce a matrix, curing the fixing means and removing the matrix from the apparatus. An article contemplated by the present invention features a high friction surface including a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a plurality of magnetizable particles organized into a preselected pattern by respectively oriented magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining the particles to the surface. Another embodiment of the present invention contemplates an article having a high friction surface including a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, magnetizable particles disposed on the base structure, the magnetizable particles being organized into a plurality of collections by respective magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining the magnetizable particles to the surface. The present invention further contemplates an article having a high friction surface including a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a first portion of the surface having first magnetizable particles located thereon which have been oriented and arranged in a first pattern by first respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields and a second portion of the surface having second magnetizable particles located thereon which have been oriented and arranged in a second pattern by second respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields and means for joining the first and second V~~-~wri~s'iinw.~.~.,...... r magnetizable particles to the base sar~ct~re. -~'he ~nver~tio,:~ further contemplates an article having a high friction surface comprising a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a first portion defining a passageway on the surface for elimination of chips, a second portion of the structure having magnetizable particles disposed thereon and organized into a plurality of collections of magnetic flux concentrations and means for joining the particles to the base structure. Another embodiment of the present invention contemplates a method for preparing an article having a high friction surface comprising applying magnetizable particles to a release means disposed on a plurality of magnetized protrusions applying a fixing means capable of maintaining the particles in predetermined locations before brazing, the fixing means being capable of securing the particles to a base structure after brazing, releasing a matrix formed of the abrasive particles and the fixing means from the protrusions, affixing the matrix to a base structure having a - substantially smooth surface, and heating the matrix and the base structure to a brazing condition.
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Further features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention relates from the following detailed description of the invention made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a side view of the.fixture used for preparing the present invention;
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of a portion ~~ she fixture shown in Figure 1 including a section of the :<<atrTy preYareu o~cc'ninQ to the present invention;
Figure 3 is a cross sectional view ox a portion of a base structure having a matrix applied thereto;
Figure 3A is an enlarged section of Figure 3;
Figure 4 is a cross sectional view of a portion of an abrading tool prepared according to the present -invention;
Figure 4A is an enlarged section of Figure 4;
Figure 5 is a cross sectional view of an abrading tool offering a negative rake angle to a workpiece;
Figure 6 is a cross sectional view of an abrading tool offering a neutral rake angle to a workpiece;
Figure 7 is a cross sectional view of an abrading tool offering a positive rake angle to a workpiece;
Figure 8 is a side view with portions shown in cross section of a fixture used to prepare a matri:c having cL;:~_ctsr=s F~at~~rir~ .~.~utral rake angles Fi ~~trP 9 is an enlara_ed. pia.~_ view of ~. niah friction su=face having a fine textured pattern on a first portion and a coarse textured pattern on a second which in combination produce a herringbone pattern;
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Figure 10 is an enlarged plan view of a higir friction surface having carbide structures with neutral rake angles on a first portion and a second portion covered with carbide structures having a negative rake angle;
Figure 11 is an enlarged plan view of a high friction surface prepared by placing a pattern of carbide structures on selected portions and leaving other portions void; and Figure 12 is a side view with portions shown in cross section illustrating an alternative.embodiment of the present invention.
DFTAILED DESCRIPTION OF Tt:E t-~RAfn'INGS
The preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, includes a fixture 10 comprising a permanent magnet 12 which is affixed to a first base structure or steel plate 14. Plate 14 provides a magnetic gap between the magnet 12 and protrusions 16.
Consequently the thickness of plate 14 is a parameter which may be adjusted until the ideal magnetic field strength is achieved. Maximum magnetic field strength is achieved if plate I4 is completely eliminated.
Alternatively, the plate 14 may be non-magnetic which forms an air gap or non-magnetic gap between the magnet 12 and protrusions 16. Magnet 12 is not necessarily fixed to plate 14 and may be in the form of an electromagnet. or the 1 1 iW . ' a_ ginaip ;.aver cf orc'=~?dons ir. the form of steel balls 16 are affixed by adhesive 20 to plate 14. Any ferrous or ferro-magnetic structure may be used in lieu of balls; for example cylindrical steel rods may be used. A
release mechanism 18 is shown as a thin layer of nonferrous ..., .. , -... , _. . _ _ ~ . _ ...
material such as a sheet or film of plastic, preiCr,:~ly Teflon. The release mechanism is placed over the upper surface of the balls 16. A source of vacuum may be introduced to the region between the protrusions and the S release mechanism 18 by providing suitable passageways (not shown). The vacuum will draw the release mechanism 18 into firm contact with the protrusions 16. This completes the fixture upon which a matrix of braze paste and magnetically oriented abrasive particles may be prepared.
The matrix 22, as shown in Figure 2 is prepared -w . _~..:~'_:.ng yr diffusing -200/+325 mesh tungsten carbide --:r~it L a: ti r.t Ps ( nct shown i ndividually in this fi g~~Te) onto the release mechanism 18. The particles are attracted to balls 16 by tra magnetic flux from magnet 12. these IS particles will collect on the release mechanism 18 at the locations of magnetic field concentration formed by the individual steel balls 16.
Therefore. the size. shape, location and arrangement of the balls 16 determines the pattern generated by the carbide particle collections. Larger diameter balls will provide magnetic field concentrations which are spaced farther apart. Thus, larger diameter balls may be used to produce a coarse textured surface.
Specific sizes, shapes and arrangements of balls may be used to generate any desired pattern. For example, the balls may be oriented in a herringbone pattern to enhance chip elimination from the area of the tool/workpiece ,.e ~~~,~ r ~h ..~AI s hp c=eater to ~rovi de i:~__rL___ . n fact ; 3...__ may r :~:~11 ~'efinPC~ ~~,tn D:c~;..gew~~y~-b~~t-~e.li:ninatina a respect-i«s~
line of balls. Alternatively, non-ferrous balls can be interspersed with steel balls 16 to alter the formation.
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-lb-As the carbide particles are diffuscu onto the release mechanism 1f, they will form collections of triangular cross sectioned structures 24. 'In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the structures 24 will be comically shaped, hereinafter referred to as cones.
When the cones have reached a desired height by addition of particles, they are sprayed with an acrylic paint. While the paint is still wet, the cones 24 maybe shaped by passing a second magnet over the upper surface of the fixture. A second magnet 40 oriented to expose a pole opposite to that of the fixture magnet 12 is shown in t , g;;r_ 7 . An oppos? te1 ~~ poled magnet wi~.l ca~s::e the -cones to grow in height; whereas a :hatching poled magnet will cause the cones to flatten.
After the paint has dried or solidified. the cones are coated with a water based braze cement (not -shown) which provides a protective layer isolating the 'acrylic paint which maintains the structural integrity of the cones from the solvent contained in the coating of braze paste 26 which is added of ter the braze cement. A
water based cement consisting of one part Nicrobraze Cement Type S, a trademark of Wall Colmonoy Corporation, and two parts water is preferred.
Braze paste 26 is then added to encapsulate the cones. A braze paste consisting of a binder or cement, preferably 40 percent Nicrobraz Cement Grade Number 1000, a trademark of Wall Colmonoy Corporation, and a braze alloy, -,~=fcLably..6~~3 ne=c=..~.t-._~7.5-.mea_h~.~lo~r. ~l-~:i.n~ Loint- b:az;na r=
- ~~ 1i Pr mate l-. wA,r,~y b=s~:e~a~er.t which dries or r~t~.~s_ to a flexible structure will be satisfactory. Form 28 placed on the release mechanism 18 serves as the outer boundary to which the braze paste 26 will flow. The height of form 28 will define the thickness of the matrix.
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The brace paste 25 cures or dries to provide a flexible matrix ZZ. This ~aatri:c 22 and'release mecrianism 18 may then Eae removed from the fixture 10 as a viable structural entity. The matrix may be cut to any desired pattern. The release means 18 may then be re~acved from the atatrix Z2 by pealing it away. AFter the release mechanism 18 bas beezr reccoued. the matrix 22 rnay be secured to a second base structure 30. as shown in Figure 3, by use of as acrylic based adhesive such as 3M Corporation Z mil.
Z0 Sigh Tads Adhesive transfer tape. Anv suitab3.e adhesive or binder may be utilized. The transfer tape has a release :"e : ,~ , .".~ $ ~,~~~_ w~rp~Tve lentil the matrix is li.~ ~ wniw. yes. r.~lrr r applied to a base structure. The second base str~~crure 30 is net necessarily steel. or ferrous.
1~ Pigure 3A is an enlarged section of Figure 3 illustrating the mat:~.x x2 consisting of tungsten carbide _ coba3.t partici~s 32, acrylic paint 31 and the braze paste Z6, which itself consists of bra2e metaz 34 and Cement 36~
After the matrix has been secured to the surface of the 20 base structure 30, the entire assamblY maY be Placed in a brae Furnace and heated .to brazing conditions, that :.s.
the necessary Crazing tempe:ature for the necessary time pe:iod. Any temperature between 1850°F. and 2150°F. For a time period of apgroximately ~.5 minutes is appropriate far 25 a low melting point grazing filler metal. Ac atmosphere of pure dry hydrogen Qr a vacuum is recflmmended. A held cycle of 30 minutes is recommended at 800°~. before elevating to ~,=32e i:e :perdcur~. The bYa~e metaO. ~a ~;; ~Z raco~rte mod ten a.~.d f:.ow Lo far~w !rn,.rar-~l.k'a bort~i of mc~:~~ 38 (as shown 30 in Figure 4A) which secures or joins the tungsten carbide cflbalt particles 32 together individually and to the base structure 30. Thus, after brazing, on~.Y the braze alloy remains as the cinder has vaporized.
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The final product, as. shown i~~. Figure 4, is a base structure .30 which is armed wi t:t cc:~es 24H which provide the abrading tool cutting points. The base structLre may be a cylindrical shape (such as a grinding wheel or an end mill), a flaC :ectangutar shape (such as a rand filer or a long thin shape (suca as a saw blade).
A symmetrical cone 4b as shown irt Figure 5 will prese:~t a~nerat~.ve rake angle X with :aspect to the workplace 48 and the bane structure 3Q. ~ negative rake angle is preferred ir~ abra3ive applications wiwh low-rate material removal. A symmet=ical cone 4& may be produced by tr~G fi.Ytu=c ~2s~r:t~ec~ herein. Fiaure n illustrates an asymatetric cone 46' having a neutral rake angi.e Y, A
neutral rake angle is preferred is moderate-race mdteriai I5 removal. applications. Figure 7 '-ll~st=aces another asymmetric Gene 4b" having a gos:.tive rake angle Z., A
positive rake angla ~ is preferred is aggressive-rate maternal remova3. applications.
These asyam~etrical coaES may be generated bx ZQ using the fixtuxe shown :.r. :'figure 8. '::~e fixture 52 cocaprises a permanent uiagnet IZ r seoured tc a steel plate 14, having steel balls 1b sec,~red thereto. The release mechanism 18 is then placad over the balls 1f. Carbide part:.cles ;nct~ shown individually in this Figura) are then 25 sprinkled through diffuser 5& onto the release mechanism 18 .a farm cones z4 having general?y symmetrical shapes. (See portion I ) . The cragnet_c flux ertar:atiag f rom the steel balla i3catrd is ~c tion ;l' Ls n;gt~r~-=~ by the presence cf s2e~tsd magre!~ d~" such -hat the :.ir~ac <~g fyux .i.n portion i1 30 are no longer emaaati:g perpendicu~.ar to the surface.
Conses~ueatLy, the cones located in portion II will align themse3.ves with the distorted l:.nes cf flux. Tne individual cone shewn located in~ portion .I has a eeutral ~~,r~~r~:~:r~~~
rake angle. A positive rake angle is for:ued by lccaLy:.g ~gnet 4~" Farther to the right (La reiaticn to this figured from portion II. Acrylic paint is applied to the cones 24 located in portion I. by applicator 54. Orce the paint has dried or solidified. the cones will maintain tre orientation produced by the distorted lines o~ Flux.
Ttte Cones Iccated '_z portion zIy are ready t; be encapsulated with braze paste ;not shown; as described pre~~zousZy. In act~zai operation, t:~e magnet 40" , aaint appi~.cacion ~echani5:a a4 and d_ffusar 36 will move with resr~ec~ to the fixture :2 ar.c t::us prepa=a a continuous ~~trj:: o~ ~3aneticaily orisnte3 carbide particles and brr.ze paste.
Figure 9 stows a : abrasive s:::facE p;epare~a .:it a fine textured z~at: ix of s tructu r es cn a f l rs t half porticri i00 and a centre textured matrix cn the second half pocticn 102. ;n addit_on, tie ~ndivia4ai matricøs provide a cerringocne pattern which zacilitates ccnv~yance ef c::ips to eacr s:.de as the abrasive surface ~s advancsd relative to a workpi$cp in the d'_rection or tze arrow shown. The coarse and fine t°xtuxed .~~, tr:.css are produced by selecting ball sizes ~rhich wil3. prcduce t'.~.e des=xed spacing between the individual carbide st:uctLres. '~::e herringbone pattern is produced by a specific arrange:~ent of bails on tr.e fixture previously desCr=bed and shown in Figure 1.
Figure 10 shows an abrasive SurfaCø prepared with a negative rake:angie matrix placed or. a ~izst portion 104 aW a ~Q~stra.l rs::e angl a :~atr T x .D3.aced or. a second portion i06. '~~e~anex 1~5 ~z t:~s c~ni;?1 struct~z~es ;.s i::lustrated as a dot and tire respective base circ:e :fl? o~ t'_:e structures is shown as a c:.rCle. Such a tec:~nigue may be utilized to create an abrasive wceel which a~,ay be used to cut and finish a worxpiece. That is, a :note aggressive ~t~~v'~~'~~~''~ S~J~ET
rake angle cane ( l . a . , a cone having a neutral : c::~ .bugle ) may be used on the.first portion advanced into the workpiece and a less aggressive rake angle cone (i.e.. a cone having a negative rake angle) may be used on the second trailing portion to finish the surface of the workpiece. Thus in one advance of the abrasive wheel, two operations may be performed.
Figure 11 shows an abrasive surface prepared having portions 108 thereof covered by a matrix and portions 110 left void to offer passageways facilitating the elimination of scrap from the tool/workpiece interface.
An =dnntical abrasive surface may be prepared by leaving out rows of protrusions on the fixtuLe. That is, the matrix may be p~ __ ::ed as a continuous st:uc;tuie whc=ci~
selected rows of small steel balls 16 (as shown in Figure 1) may be left void thereby producing passageways facilitating the elimination of scrap from the - tool/workpiece interface. This eliminates the necessity to cut and patch together portions of the matrix to produce ZO the voids.
Any combination and permutation of textures, patterns, voids, and rake angles may be embodied on any one surface to produce a tool which satisfies numerous performance criteria.
All embodiments of the present invention have been described using tungsten carbide cobalt abrasive particles as an example of a magnetizable particle. It is ~.leaTty within the scope of -his invention to usP any mactneci~abie ;article. rar oxample; diamonds coated wity~
nickel may-be used. Further, the structures formed at the points of magnetic field concentrations formed by the protrusions may consist of a plurality of particles as hereinbe~fore described or in the alternative may comprise ~i ~ ~~3"~ ~~ ~ r'~;a.
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one particle per point. An example of suci. ~:. application would be for use in preparing mono-layered diamond tools as described in U.S. Patent No. 3,894,673.
In an alternative embodiment, the matrix is prepared by positioning the particles on a release mechanism using mechanical techniques and then encapsulating them in a braze paste. Several techniques may be used to position the particles including manually arranging the particles. Once the particles have been arranged. they may be encapsulated with braze paste to pr~~3~ice a brazable matrix. Another technique utilizes a r+:P~~iI-Iike form having openings which provide locations for the particles. Once ~he particles have been placed in the openings of the form, the norm c:an be rtmoveu lea~~ir.:, the particles in their respective positions to be encapsulated in braze paste. Alternatively, as shown in portion I of Figure 12, a stencil-Like form 200 constructed 'of a moulded braze paste having openings 202 at selected locations may be used. A release liner 203 having no openings is placed in abutting relation to form 200. In portion II of Figure 12, individual particles 204 are shown placed in the openings 202. Additional braze paste 206 is added in portion III of Figure 12 to encapsulate the particles and retain them in their respective openings. In this manner a braze matrix may be prepared which is suitable for use in preparing a mono-layered diamond tool.
It is further thought that the apparatus and mA+:~-od of the oresert- ~.nvention end many of. its int-endpd advantages will be :~~.drrstood From the foregoing description---and it will be apparent that various changes may be made in form, construction and arrangement of parts thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the .-.; ,~.~ ... ..,. a ~.~ .." 4~ a.
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Thus, Oliver discloses a technique for preparing an abrasive tool which requires placement of protrusions on the external surface of a tool blank. These protrusions are the necessary surface for the formation of the conical structures of particles. The protrusions may take the form of small steel balls (as described) or shapes formed by machining a profile in the external surface of the tool blank. In either case, the tool blank which is the foundation of the ultimate product must be covered with protrusions. The small steel balls are expensive and require substantial labor to apply. If the protrusions are produced by machining a profile in the external surface of the tool blank, substantial skill and specialized equipment must be used.
Further, to apply carbide particles to protrusions located on a cylindrical structure, the structure must be fixtured and indexed to various rotary positions while the magnetizable carbide particles are applied. Preparing a tool in this manner is very complicated and prone to quality irregularities due to the variety of magnetic and gravitation forces which may be acting on the particles located in different rotary positions about the structure.
Further, the carbide particles form structures which align with the magnetic flux emanating from the magnetized tool blank. In the case of a cylindrical structure, the cones align with magnetic flux emanating radially (or perpendicular to a tangent drawn to the ,.
surface) from the circumferential portion of the wheel. The conical structures formed thereby will be symmetrical in all respects, and when used as a cutting tool will offer a negative rake angle to the workpiece. The Oliver technique is capable of producing only these symmetrical conical structures.
If more aggressive rake angles are desired, the Oliver technique is not appropriate.
Finally, as with any cutting or abrading tool, heat produced during cutting and abrading is conducted from the point of contact between the tool end the workpiece into the structure of the tool. When using an Oliver-type tool, heat passes from the conical structures through small steel balls and into the tool blank. Since these bails are brazed to the tool blank, they offer little more than point contact and consequently present a substantial impediment to the flow of heat.
U.S. Patent 2,334,494 hereinafter referred to as Keeleric, discloses an 7 5 abrasive tool comprising a tool blank having grooves formed therein and lands located therebetween. According to Keeleric, non-magnetic material filling the grooves provides a concentration of flux through the lands. Particles distributed thereon are concentrated on the lands. A layer of bonding material is applied by electrodeposition to retain the particles on the tool blank.
OBJECTS OF THIS INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide an abrasive tool which reduces the time of preparation and labor and material cost associated with placement of protrusions on a base tool structure.
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It is a specific object of this invention to provide an abrasive tool with abrasive particfe structures directly secured to the base tool structure to improve the heat conduction away from the abrasive particle structures.
It is another object of this invention to provide an abrasive tool with abrasive particle structures selectively offering negative, neutral or positive rake angle cutting points to the workpiece.
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It is another object of this invention to provide a matrix which may be incorporated in a process for manufacturing an abrasive tool which meets the aforestated objects and which minimizes the expense of manufacture.
Other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and appended claims and upon reference to the accompanying drawings.
SLJNB~IARY OF THE INVENTION
In a first aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus comprised of an apparatus 10 for assembling in a magnetic field and supporting a pattern of magnetizable particles 32 in a matrix 22, said apparatus comprising:
a base means 14, a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from said base means 14 to define a mosaic surface, and release means 18 covering said mosaic surface for releasing said particles and matrix 22 from said mosaic surface.
In a second aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising:
a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members 16 having a first surface disposed on a base member 14, said base member 14 including means for generating a magnetic flux, a film 18 of polymeric material covering a second surface, and means for establishing a partial vacuum condition between said polymeric material 18 and said first surface whereby said polymeric material 18 is drawn into contact with said magnetizable protrusion members 16 for preparation of a matrix 22 of magnetically oriented particles.
In accordance with one embodiment of this invention which achieves the foregoing objects, a fixture includes a generally planar magnetized base surface with protrusions formed thereon to form a dotted or patchwork or mosaic surface. The protrusions may be machined into the surface or applied to the surface in the form of small steel balls.
A release mechanism or covering layer is then placed over the surface of the protrusions. The release mechanism may take the form of, for example, a thin coating of silicone or a thin sheet of polymeric material (such as Teflon). Next, magnetizable abrasive particles are diffused or sprinkled onto the surface of the release mechanism. The particles collect or orient themselves along the lines of magnetic flux to form stacks having generally triangular cross sections. The stacks have an element axis and a distal portion or working portion. The stacks define a working surface for a tool. If small steel balls are used, conical structures or cones will form at the locations of magnetic flux concentration through the balls. A coat of acrylic paint is then applied to the cones. The paint provides structural integrity to the cones. Prior to solidification of the paint, the cones may be shaped by passing a magnet near them. A magnet o' opposite pole from the polarity of the base surface magnet will cause the cones to grow in height; whereas, an identically poled magnet will cause the cones to flatten.
This magnet may also be used to selectively orient the base surface magnetic field which emanates from the protrusions to cause a realignment of the cones. This technique is used to produce asymmetrical cones which_offer neutral or positive rake angle cutting points on the working surface of the tool.
After the cones have been shaped and the paint t;cc 3ried cr solidif~ed, a braze paste or fixing mee.-.s consisting of a binder mixed wit: a braze alloy is applied to encapsulate the cones and farm a struci.ural-interconnection or nonmagnetic flexible support web or matrix between the cones. The braze paste provides a support web which maintains the cones in preselected positions before brazing and the braze alloy joins the cones in a solid structure or pattern after brazing.
After the braze paste has dried or solidified, the entire matrix may be removed from the base fixture leaving the balls or other projections behind. This matrix may then be cut to any desired shape. The release mechanism may then be removed and the matrix may be secured to another base structure having a smooth surface by application of an acrylic adhesive. The acrylic adhesive .
may be brushed on the matrix or the base structure or in ti:e ~lterr.3tive may be nrei ~.st=lled and protpctec? by a r~~ ~a~~ liner . At t':is~ Dol.~.'- . t.he~. assembly or matrix ar.~
base structure may be placed in a braze furnace and heated at the necessary brazing temperature. After the brazing r!
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process has been completed, the assembly will Fcacure a high friction surface which may be used as an abrasive tool.
The advantages of the present invention are S numerous. For one, the protrusions are secured to a reusable fixture. Consequently, it is not necessary to apply protrusions to the external surface of each tool. , Therefore, resources may be applied to create an optimum mosaic or pattern of protrusions (verses.the random pattern-used in the Oliver technique) which will then create respp~~.ively positioned magnetic fields. A mosaic may be sale~: Pd tn address performance Darameters ranc;inq from material removal effectiveness to surface finish quality.
In addition, a substantial manufacturing cost ;:dvacata;P u;~
be realized by eliminating the material cost of the balls as well as the labor associated with installing the balls on each tool.
Second, since the matrix is prepared vn the generally planar surface of the fixture, which may be oriented in a horizontal plane, the carbide particles are influenced by magnetic flux acting along a flux axis generally transverse to the mosaic surface. which is aligned with gravitational forces. Consequently, the complications and irregularities that are encountered when applying the particles directly to irregularly shaped tools is eliminated.
_ In addition, the structure of the stacks of the rre~~nt invention may be altered to produce a selectable sake anal- (i.e...neg~ti;re,.neutral or positive). Taat is.
the presen~--invention is suitable for preparation of symmetrical stacks. These stacks are prepared by using magnetic flux having a flux axis which is generally perpendicular or normal to the mosaic surface. If a ,_ 1 ~.
neutral or positive rake angle is desired, stacks may be prepared by using a magnetic flux axis which is adjustable and determinable relative to the mosaic surface whereby the stack axis will have a predetermined rake angle relative to S the surface. For example, a neutral rake angle cone will be formed if the magnetic field is oriented such that the apex of the cone is located over a perpendicular drawn to the base circle of the cone. A positive..rake angle cone will be formed if the magnetic field is oriented so that the apex of the cone is located outside of a perpendicular drawn to the base circle of the cone. In practice, the n~;:atic f?_ela r!c~ 'cP ~=?Act~.vPl.y ~r~.~nted h« creating a distortion above the surface of the fixture by use of a selectively positioned magnet.
The flexibility to produce cones having a selectable rake angle constitutes a substantial performance advantage in that tools may be prepared to suit specific 'performance applications. That is, cones having a positive rake angle may be applied to tools used in applications requiring aggressive material removal; whereas, cones having a neutral rake angle may be used for abrasive applications requiring less material removal.
Additionally, combinations of cone types may be applied to the surface of a tool so that portions of the tool may be used for aggressive material removal and other portions may be used for producing a desired surface finish. For example,-the end or face portions of a cylindrically shaped Wil~Ql lttay .~",.C C:C : c Z CCW4~i~~:~'!'-~"=~- " .'.~.C'_~:.cj a.._nna l t igo . ~? is P
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EaS - t'f"!Ei 'j7' _l circumferential surface portions may be covered with cones having a negative rake angle to achieve a desired surface finish.
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The present invention contemp;ates an err.bcdi.-rent featuring; a~i apparatus for assembling in a magnetic field and supporting a pattern of magnetizable particles in a matrix including a base, a plurality of magnetizable protrusions extending from the base to define a mosaic surface and a release film covering the mosaic surface for releasing the particles and matrix from the mosaic surface. Another embodiment contemplates an apparatus including a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members, a base for supporting the protrusion members to define a mosaic surface, a magnetic flux provided along a path through the protrusion members, a matrix of magnetizable particles wherein the matrix includes binding structure, the magnetizable particles being at least partially encapsulated within the binding structure and a release film covering the mosaic surface for supporting the matrix and for providing a release mechanism for releasing the matrix from the mosaic surface. Another embodiment contemplates an apparatus ' including a plurality of magnetizabie protrusion members having a first surface located on a base member wherein the base member includes a source of magnetic flux, a film of polymeric material located on a second surface and means for establishing a partial vacuum condition between the polymeric material and the first surface whereby the polymeric material is drawn into contact with the magnetizable protrusion members for preparation of the matrix of-magnetically oriented particles. Another embodiment contemplates a structurally viable matrix having a pattern of abrasive elements for providing a working surface of a tool subsequent to a brazing operation wherein the matrix includes a plurality of abrasive elements disposed in a predetermined 5~~~~'! ~.ITE ~ ~:~~ a pattern, each of the abrasive elements having an element axis and a distal working portion, the distals working portion defining the working surface and support means comprising two constituents, a first being volatiiizable and a second having a melting point lower than the abrasive elements, the support means interconnecting the plurality of abrasive elements and providing flexible support therefor, the support means being attachable to a tool. Another embodiment contemplates a flexible structurally viable matrix to provide a pattern of abrasive elements for providing a working surface of a tool comprising a plurality of magnetizable particles arranged in generally preselected positions by substantial alignment with a plurality of flux concentrations and binding means at least partially encapsulating the particles and forming a structural interconnection therebetween and providing support therefor, the binding means maintaining the particles in the preselected ' positions. The embodiment of the present invention contemplates a method of preparing a structurally viable matrix having a pattern of abrasive elements for providing a working surface of a tool comprising the steps of; covering a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means extending from a base means with a release means for releasing the matrix, applying magnetizabie particles to the release means, orienting the magnetizable particles by means for generating a first magnetic flux along a flux path generally traverse to the base means and applying binding means for at least partially encapsulating the magnetizable particles and forming a structural interconnection therebetween. Another method contemplated by the present invention is a method of providing a structurally viable matrix on an apparatus having a .~9~~~ t 1 ~-tr~ ~.~ ~~ t release means disposed on a plurality of magnetized members functioning to provide a respective magnetic flux concentration oriented in a preselected pattern comprising the steps of diffusing magnetizable abrasive particles on the release means to form collections of the particles at the magnetic flux concentrations, at least partially encapsulating the particles in a fixing means to produce a matrix, curing the fixing means and removing the matrix from the apparatus. An article contemplated by the present invention features a high friction surface including a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a plurality of magnetizable particles organized into a preselected pattern by respectively oriented magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining the particles to the surface. Another embodiment of the present invention contemplates an article having a high friction surface including a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, magnetizable particles disposed on the base structure, the magnetizable particles being organized into a plurality of collections by respective magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining the magnetizable particles to the surface. The present invention further contemplates an article having a high friction surface including a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a first portion of the surface having first magnetizable particles located thereon which have been oriented and arranged in a first pattern by first respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields and a second portion of the surface having second magnetizable particles located thereon which have been oriented and arranged in a second pattern by second respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields and means for joining the first and second V~~-~wri~s'iinw.~.~.,...... r magnetizable particles to the base sar~ct~re. -~'he ~nver~tio,:~ further contemplates an article having a high friction surface comprising a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a first portion defining a passageway on the surface for elimination of chips, a second portion of the structure having magnetizable particles disposed thereon and organized into a plurality of collections of magnetic flux concentrations and means for joining the particles to the base structure. Another embodiment of the present invention contemplates a method for preparing an article having a high friction surface comprising applying magnetizable particles to a release means disposed on a plurality of magnetized protrusions applying a fixing means capable of maintaining the particles in predetermined locations before brazing, the fixing means being capable of securing the particles to a base structure after brazing, releasing a matrix formed of the abrasive particles and the fixing means from the protrusions, affixing the matrix to a base structure having a - substantially smooth surface, and heating the matrix and the base structure to a brazing condition.
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Further features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention relates from the following detailed description of the invention made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a side view of the.fixture used for preparing the present invention;
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of a portion ~~ she fixture shown in Figure 1 including a section of the :<<atrTy preYareu o~cc'ninQ to the present invention;
Figure 3 is a cross sectional view ox a portion of a base structure having a matrix applied thereto;
Figure 3A is an enlarged section of Figure 3;
Figure 4 is a cross sectional view of a portion of an abrading tool prepared according to the present -invention;
Figure 4A is an enlarged section of Figure 4;
Figure 5 is a cross sectional view of an abrading tool offering a negative rake angle to a workpiece;
Figure 6 is a cross sectional view of an abrading tool offering a neutral rake angle to a workpiece;
Figure 7 is a cross sectional view of an abrading tool offering a positive rake angle to a workpiece;
Figure 8 is a side view with portions shown in cross section of a fixture used to prepare a matri:c having cL;:~_ctsr=s F~at~~rir~ .~.~utral rake angles Fi ~~trP 9 is an enlara_ed. pia.~_ view of ~. niah friction su=face having a fine textured pattern on a first portion and a coarse textured pattern on a second which in combination produce a herringbone pattern;
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Figure 10 is an enlarged plan view of a higir friction surface having carbide structures with neutral rake angles on a first portion and a second portion covered with carbide structures having a negative rake angle;
Figure 11 is an enlarged plan view of a high friction surface prepared by placing a pattern of carbide structures on selected portions and leaving other portions void; and Figure 12 is a side view with portions shown in cross section illustrating an alternative.embodiment of the present invention.
DFTAILED DESCRIPTION OF Tt:E t-~RAfn'INGS
The preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, includes a fixture 10 comprising a permanent magnet 12 which is affixed to a first base structure or steel plate 14. Plate 14 provides a magnetic gap between the magnet 12 and protrusions 16.
Consequently the thickness of plate 14 is a parameter which may be adjusted until the ideal magnetic field strength is achieved. Maximum magnetic field strength is achieved if plate I4 is completely eliminated.
Alternatively, the plate 14 may be non-magnetic which forms an air gap or non-magnetic gap between the magnet 12 and protrusions 16. Magnet 12 is not necessarily fixed to plate 14 and may be in the form of an electromagnet. or the 1 1 iW . ' a_ ginaip ;.aver cf orc'=~?dons ir. the form of steel balls 16 are affixed by adhesive 20 to plate 14. Any ferrous or ferro-magnetic structure may be used in lieu of balls; for example cylindrical steel rods may be used. A
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material such as a sheet or film of plastic, preiCr,:~ly Teflon. The release mechanism is placed over the upper surface of the balls 16. A source of vacuum may be introduced to the region between the protrusions and the S release mechanism 18 by providing suitable passageways (not shown). The vacuum will draw the release mechanism 18 into firm contact with the protrusions 16. This completes the fixture upon which a matrix of braze paste and magnetically oriented abrasive particles may be prepared.
The matrix 22, as shown in Figure 2 is prepared -w . _~..:~'_:.ng yr diffusing -200/+325 mesh tungsten carbide --:r~it L a: ti r.t Ps ( nct shown i ndividually in this fi g~~Te) onto the release mechanism 18. The particles are attracted to balls 16 by tra magnetic flux from magnet 12. these IS particles will collect on the release mechanism 18 at the locations of magnetic field concentration formed by the individual steel balls 16.
Therefore. the size. shape, location and arrangement of the balls 16 determines the pattern generated by the carbide particle collections. Larger diameter balls will provide magnetic field concentrations which are spaced farther apart. Thus, larger diameter balls may be used to produce a coarse textured surface.
Specific sizes, shapes and arrangements of balls may be used to generate any desired pattern. For example, the balls may be oriented in a herringbone pattern to enhance chip elimination from the area of the tool/workpiece ,.e ~~~,~ r ~h ..~AI s hp c=eater to ~rovi de i:~__rL___ . n fact ; 3...__ may r :~:~11 ~'efinPC~ ~~,tn D:c~;..gew~~y~-b~~t-~e.li:ninatina a respect-i«s~
line of balls. Alternatively, non-ferrous balls can be interspersed with steel balls 16 to alter the formation.
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-lb-As the carbide particles are diffuscu onto the release mechanism 1f, they will form collections of triangular cross sectioned structures 24. 'In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the structures 24 will be comically shaped, hereinafter referred to as cones.
When the cones have reached a desired height by addition of particles, they are sprayed with an acrylic paint. While the paint is still wet, the cones 24 maybe shaped by passing a second magnet over the upper surface of the fixture. A second magnet 40 oriented to expose a pole opposite to that of the fixture magnet 12 is shown in t , g;;r_ 7 . An oppos? te1 ~~ poled magnet wi~.l ca~s::e the -cones to grow in height; whereas a :hatching poled magnet will cause the cones to flatten.
After the paint has dried or solidified. the cones are coated with a water based braze cement (not -shown) which provides a protective layer isolating the 'acrylic paint which maintains the structural integrity of the cones from the solvent contained in the coating of braze paste 26 which is added of ter the braze cement. A
water based cement consisting of one part Nicrobraze Cement Type S, a trademark of Wall Colmonoy Corporation, and two parts water is preferred.
Braze paste 26 is then added to encapsulate the cones. A braze paste consisting of a binder or cement, preferably 40 percent Nicrobraz Cement Grade Number 1000, a trademark of Wall Colmonoy Corporation, and a braze alloy, -,~=fcLably..6~~3 ne=c=..~.t-._~7.5-.mea_h~.~lo~r. ~l-~:i.n~ Loint- b:az;na r=
- ~~ 1i Pr mate l-. wA,r,~y b=s~:e~a~er.t which dries or r~t~.~s_ to a flexible structure will be satisfactory. Form 28 placed on the release mechanism 18 serves as the outer boundary to which the braze paste 26 will flow. The height of form 28 will define the thickness of the matrix.
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The brace paste 25 cures or dries to provide a flexible matrix ZZ. This ~aatri:c 22 and'release mecrianism 18 may then Eae removed from the fixture 10 as a viable structural entity. The matrix may be cut to any desired pattern. The release means 18 may then be re~acved from the atatrix Z2 by pealing it away. AFter the release mechanism 18 bas beezr reccoued. the matrix 22 rnay be secured to a second base structure 30. as shown in Figure 3, by use of as acrylic based adhesive such as 3M Corporation Z mil.
Z0 Sigh Tads Adhesive transfer tape. Anv suitab3.e adhesive or binder may be utilized. The transfer tape has a release :"e : ,~ , .".~ $ ~,~~~_ w~rp~Tve lentil the matrix is li.~ ~ wniw. yes. r.~lrr r applied to a base structure. The second base str~~crure 30 is net necessarily steel. or ferrous.
1~ Pigure 3A is an enlarged section of Figure 3 illustrating the mat:~.x x2 consisting of tungsten carbide _ coba3.t partici~s 32, acrylic paint 31 and the braze paste Z6, which itself consists of bra2e metaz 34 and Cement 36~
After the matrix has been secured to the surface of the 20 base structure 30, the entire assamblY maY be Placed in a brae Furnace and heated .to brazing conditions, that :.s.
the necessary Crazing tempe:ature for the necessary time pe:iod. Any temperature between 1850°F. and 2150°F. For a time period of apgroximately ~.5 minutes is appropriate far 25 a low melting point grazing filler metal. Ac atmosphere of pure dry hydrogen Qr a vacuum is recflmmended. A held cycle of 30 minutes is recommended at 800°~. before elevating to ~,=32e i:e :perdcur~. The bYa~e metaO. ~a ~;; ~Z raco~rte mod ten a.~.d f:.ow Lo far~w !rn,.rar-~l.k'a bort~i of mc~:~~ 38 (as shown 30 in Figure 4A) which secures or joins the tungsten carbide cflbalt particles 32 together individually and to the base structure 30. Thus, after brazing, on~.Y the braze alloy remains as the cinder has vaporized.
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The final product, as. shown i~~. Figure 4, is a base structure .30 which is armed wi t:t cc:~es 24H which provide the abrading tool cutting points. The base structLre may be a cylindrical shape (such as a grinding wheel or an end mill), a flaC :ectangutar shape (such as a rand filer or a long thin shape (suca as a saw blade).
A symmetrical cone 4b as shown irt Figure 5 will prese:~t a~nerat~.ve rake angle X with :aspect to the workplace 48 and the bane structure 3Q. ~ negative rake angle is preferred ir~ abra3ive applications wiwh low-rate material removal. A symmet=ical cone 4& may be produced by tr~G fi.Ytu=c ~2s~r:t~ec~ herein. Fiaure n illustrates an asymatetric cone 46' having a neutral rake angi.e Y, A
neutral rake angle is preferred is moderate-race mdteriai I5 removal. applications. Figure 7 '-ll~st=aces another asymmetric Gene 4b" having a gos:.tive rake angle Z., A
positive rake angla ~ is preferred is aggressive-rate maternal remova3. applications.
These asyam~etrical coaES may be generated bx ZQ using the fixtuxe shown :.r. :'figure 8. '::~e fixture 52 cocaprises a permanent uiagnet IZ r seoured tc a steel plate 14, having steel balls 1b sec,~red thereto. The release mechanism 18 is then placad over the balls 1f. Carbide part:.cles ;nct~ shown individually in this Figura) are then 25 sprinkled through diffuser 5& onto the release mechanism 18 .a farm cones z4 having general?y symmetrical shapes. (See portion I ) . The cragnet_c flux ertar:atiag f rom the steel balla i3catrd is ~c tion ;l' Ls n;gt~r~-=~ by the presence cf s2e~tsd magre!~ d~" such -hat the :.ir~ac <~g fyux .i.n portion i1 30 are no longer emaaati:g perpendicu~.ar to the surface.
Conses~ueatLy, the cones located in portion II will align themse3.ves with the distorted l:.nes cf flux. Tne individual cone shewn located in~ portion .I has a eeutral ~~,r~~r~:~:r~~~
rake angle. A positive rake angle is for:ued by lccaLy:.g ~gnet 4~" Farther to the right (La reiaticn to this figured from portion II. Acrylic paint is applied to the cones 24 located in portion I. by applicator 54. Orce the paint has dried or solidified. the cones will maintain tre orientation produced by the distorted lines o~ Flux.
Ttte Cones Iccated '_z portion zIy are ready t; be encapsulated with braze paste ;not shown; as described pre~~zousZy. In act~zai operation, t:~e magnet 40" , aaint appi~.cacion ~echani5:a a4 and d_ffusar 36 will move with resr~ec~ to the fixture :2 ar.c t::us prepa=a a continuous ~~trj:: o~ ~3aneticaily orisnte3 carbide particles and brr.ze paste.
Figure 9 stows a : abrasive s:::facE p;epare~a .:it a fine textured z~at: ix of s tructu r es cn a f l rs t half porticri i00 and a centre textured matrix cn the second half pocticn 102. ;n addit_on, tie ~ndivia4ai matricøs provide a cerringocne pattern which zacilitates ccnv~yance ef c::ips to eacr s:.de as the abrasive surface ~s advancsd relative to a workpi$cp in the d'_rection or tze arrow shown. The coarse and fine t°xtuxed .~~, tr:.css are produced by selecting ball sizes ~rhich wil3. prcduce t'.~.e des=xed spacing between the individual carbide st:uctLres. '~::e herringbone pattern is produced by a specific arrange:~ent of bails on tr.e fixture previously desCr=bed and shown in Figure 1.
Figure 10 shows an abrasive SurfaCø prepared with a negative rake:angie matrix placed or. a ~izst portion 104 aW a ~Q~stra.l rs::e angl a :~atr T x .D3.aced or. a second portion i06. '~~e~anex 1~5 ~z t:~s c~ni;?1 struct~z~es ;.s i::lustrated as a dot and tire respective base circ:e :fl? o~ t'_:e structures is shown as a c:.rCle. Such a tec:~nigue may be utilized to create an abrasive wceel which a~,ay be used to cut and finish a worxpiece. That is, a :note aggressive ~t~~v'~~'~~~''~ S~J~ET
rake angle cane ( l . a . , a cone having a neutral : c::~ .bugle ) may be used on the.first portion advanced into the workpiece and a less aggressive rake angle cone (i.e.. a cone having a negative rake angle) may be used on the second trailing portion to finish the surface of the workpiece. Thus in one advance of the abrasive wheel, two operations may be performed.
Figure 11 shows an abrasive surface prepared having portions 108 thereof covered by a matrix and portions 110 left void to offer passageways facilitating the elimination of scrap from the tool/workpiece interface.
An =dnntical abrasive surface may be prepared by leaving out rows of protrusions on the fixtuLe. That is, the matrix may be p~ __ ::ed as a continuous st:uc;tuie whc=ci~
selected rows of small steel balls 16 (as shown in Figure 1) may be left void thereby producing passageways facilitating the elimination of scrap from the - tool/workpiece interface. This eliminates the necessity to cut and patch together portions of the matrix to produce ZO the voids.
Any combination and permutation of textures, patterns, voids, and rake angles may be embodied on any one surface to produce a tool which satisfies numerous performance criteria.
All embodiments of the present invention have been described using tungsten carbide cobalt abrasive particles as an example of a magnetizable particle. It is ~.leaTty within the scope of -his invention to usP any mactneci~abie ;article. rar oxample; diamonds coated wity~
nickel may-be used. Further, the structures formed at the points of magnetic field concentrations formed by the protrusions may consist of a plurality of particles as hereinbe~fore described or in the alternative may comprise ~i ~ ~~3"~ ~~ ~ r'~;a.
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one particle per point. An example of suci. ~:. application would be for use in preparing mono-layered diamond tools as described in U.S. Patent No. 3,894,673.
In an alternative embodiment, the matrix is prepared by positioning the particles on a release mechanism using mechanical techniques and then encapsulating them in a braze paste. Several techniques may be used to position the particles including manually arranging the particles. Once the particles have been arranged. they may be encapsulated with braze paste to pr~~3~ice a brazable matrix. Another technique utilizes a r+:P~~iI-Iike form having openings which provide locations for the particles. Once ~he particles have been placed in the openings of the form, the norm c:an be rtmoveu lea~~ir.:, the particles in their respective positions to be encapsulated in braze paste. Alternatively, as shown in portion I of Figure 12, a stencil-Like form 200 constructed 'of a moulded braze paste having openings 202 at selected locations may be used. A release liner 203 having no openings is placed in abutting relation to form 200. In portion II of Figure 12, individual particles 204 are shown placed in the openings 202. Additional braze paste 206 is added in portion III of Figure 12 to encapsulate the particles and retain them in their respective openings. In this manner a braze matrix may be prepared which is suitable for use in preparing a mono-layered diamond tool.
It is further thought that the apparatus and mA+:~-od of the oresert- ~.nvention end many of. its int-endpd advantages will be :~~.drrstood From the foregoing description---and it will be apparent that various changes may be made in form, construction and arrangement of parts thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the .-.; ,~.~ ... ..,. a ~.~ .." 4~ a.
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the form herein before described being merely a preferred or exemplary embodiment.
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Claims (75)
1. An apparatus 10 for assembling in a magnetic field and supporting magnetizable particles 32 in a matrix 22, said apparatus comprising:
a base means 14, a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from said base means 14 to define a mosaic surface, and release means 18 covering said mosaic surface for releasing said particles and matrix 22 from said mosaic surface.
a base means 14, a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from said base means 14 to define a mosaic surface, and release means 18 covering said mosaic surface for releasing said particles and matrix 22 from said mosaic surface.
2. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said mosaic surface is generally planar.
3. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said base means 14 is of magnetizable material.
4. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said protrusion means 16 include ball members of a generally spherical shape.
5. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said protrusion means 16 include rod members of a generally cylindrical shape.
6. The apparatus of Claim 1 including means for generating magnetic flux along a flux path generally transverse to said mosaic surface.
7. The apparatus of Claim 6 wherein said flux path is generally perpendicular to said mosaic surface.
8. The apparatus of Claim 6 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 become oriented in stacks 24 having axes transverse to said surface, said stacks having distal portions defining a working surface.
9. The apparatus of Claim 6 wherein said flux path is adjustable and determinable relative to said mosaic surface whereby said stack axes will have a predetermined rake angle relative to said mosaic surface.
10. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said mosaic surface has non-magnetic areas interspersed between said magnetizable protrusion means.
11. The apparatus of Claim 6 wherein said base means 14 is disposed between said magnetic flux generating means and said magnetizable protrusion means.
12. The apparatus of Claim 6 wherein said means for generating magnetic flux comprises said base means 14.
13. The apparatus of Claim 6 wherein said magnetic flux generating means forms a portion of said base means 14.
14. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said base means 14 is of variable thickness.
15. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein said release means 18 is a film of polymer material.
16. An apparatus comprising:
a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members 16, base means 14 for supporting said protrusion members 16 to define a mosaic surface, means for generating a magnetic flux 12 along a flux path through said protrusion members 16, a matrix 22 of magnetizable particles 32, said matrix including binding means 26, said magnetizable particles 32 being at least partially encapsulated within said binding means 26, and release means 18 covering said mosaic surface for supporting said matrix 22 and for providing a release mechanism for releasing said matrix from said mosaic surface.
a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members 16, base means 14 for supporting said protrusion members 16 to define a mosaic surface, means for generating a magnetic flux 12 along a flux path through said protrusion members 16, a matrix 22 of magnetizable particles 32, said matrix including binding means 26, said magnetizable particles 32 being at least partially encapsulated within said binding means 26, and release means 18 covering said mosaic surface for supporting said matrix 22 and for providing a release mechanism for releasing said matrix from said mosaic surface.
17. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said mosaic surface is generally planar.
18. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said base means 14 is of magnetizable material.
19. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said protrusion means 16 include ball members of generally spherical shape.
20. The apparatus of Claim 16 including means for generating magnetic flux along a flux path generally transverse to said mosaic surface.
21. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said flux path is generally perpendicular to said mosaic surface.
22. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 become oriented in stacks having axes transverse to said surface, said stacks having distal portions defining a working surface.
23. The apparatus of Claim 22 wherein said flux path is adjustable and determinable relative to said mosaic surface whereby said stack axes will have a predetermined rake angle relative to said mosaic surface.
24. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said release means 18 is a film of polymeric material.
25. The apparatus of Claim 16 wherein said binding means 26 is a mixture of braze alloy 34 and a binder 36.
26. The apparatus of Claims 1 or 16 wherein said magnetizable protrusion members 16 form a portion of said base means 14.
27. The apparatus of Claims 1 or 16 including means for establishing a partial vacuum condition in the space between said base means 14 and said release means 18.
28. An apparatus comprising:
a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members 16 having a first surface disposed on a base member 14, said base member 14 including means for generating a magnetic flux, a film 18 of polymeric material covering a, second surface, and means for establishing a partial vacuum condition between said polymeric material 18 and said first surface whereby said polymeric material 18 is drawn into contact with said magnetizable protrusion members 16 for preparation of a matrix 22 of magnetically oriented particles.
a plurality of magnetizable protrusion members 16 having a first surface disposed on a base member 14, said base member 14 including means for generating a magnetic flux, a film 18 of polymeric material covering a, second surface, and means for establishing a partial vacuum condition between said polymeric material 18 and said first surface whereby said polymeric material 18 is drawn into contact with said magnetizable protrusion members 16 for preparation of a matrix 22 of magnetically oriented particles.
29. A structurally viable matrix 22 having a pattern of abrasive elements 24 for providing a working surface of a tool 30, subsequent to a brazing operation, said matrix comprising:
a plurality of abrasive elements 24 disposed in a predetermined pattern, each of said abrasive elements 24 having an element axis and a distal working portion, said distal working portion defining said working surface;
and support means 26 comprising two constituents, a first being vaporizable and a second having a melting point lower than said abrasive elements, said support means interconnecting said plurality of abrasive elements 24 and providing flexible support therefor.
a plurality of abrasive elements 24 disposed in a predetermined pattern, each of said abrasive elements 24 having an element axis and a distal working portion, said distal working portion defining said working surface;
and support means 26 comprising two constituents, a first being vaporizable and a second having a melting point lower than said abrasive elements, said support means interconnecting said plurality of abrasive elements 24 and providing flexible support therefor.
30. The matrix of Claim 29 wherein said abrasive elements 24 are magnetizable particles 32 which are disposed in said predetermined pattern by means of respectively oriented magnetic fields.
31. The matrix of Claim 29 wherein said elements 24 comprise collections of abrasive particles 32.
32. A flexible structurally viable matrix 22 selectively attachable to a tool surface having a pattern of abrasive elements 24 for providing a working surface of a tool 30 comprising:
a plurality of magnetizable particles 32 arranged in generally preselected positions by substantial alignment with a plurality of magnetic flux concentrations, and binding means 26 at least partially encapsulating said particles and forming a structural interconnection therebetween and providing support therefor, said binding means 26 maintaining said particles 32 in said preselected positions.
a plurality of magnetizable particles 32 arranged in generally preselected positions by substantial alignment with a plurality of magnetic flux concentrations, and binding means 26 at least partially encapsulating said particles and forming a structural interconnection therebetween and providing support therefor, said binding means 26 maintaining said particles 32 in said preselected positions.
33. The matrix of Claim 32 wherein said structural interconnection is flexible.
34. The matrix of Claim 32 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 form structures having triangular cross sections at said preselected positions.
35. The matrix of Claim 32 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 are magnetizable abrasive particles.
36. The matrix of Claim 32 wherein said binding means is a mixture of braze alloy 34 and a binder 36.
37. The matrix of Claim 32 wherein said binding means 26 includes means for securing said structural interconnection to a base structure under brazing conditions.
38. A method of preparing a structurally viable matrix 22 having a pattern of abrasive elements 24 for providing a working surface of a tool 30 comprising:
covering a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from a base means 14 with a release means 18 for releasing said matrix 22, applying magnetizable particles 32 to said release means 18, orienting said magnetizable particles 32 by means for generating a first magnetic flux along a flux path generally transverse to said base means 14, and applying binding means 26 for at least partially encapsulating said magnetizable particles 32 and forming a structural interconnection therebetween.
covering a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from a base means 14 with a release means 18 for releasing said matrix 22, applying magnetizable particles 32 to said release means 18, orienting said magnetizable particles 32 by means for generating a first magnetic flux along a flux path generally transverse to said base means 14, and applying binding means 26 for at least partially encapsulating said magnetizable particles 32 and forming a structural interconnection therebetween.
39. The method of claim 38 including the step of selectively orienting said first magnetic flux and aligning said magnetizable particles 32 therewith prior to applying said binding means 26.
40. The method of Claim 38 wherein said binding means 26 is a mixture of braze alloy 34 and a binder 36.
41. The method of Claim 38 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 are magnetizable abrasive particles.
42. The method of Claim 38 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 form structures having triangular cross sections at said preselected locations.
43. The method of Claim 38 wherein said first flux generating means is positioned beneath said release means 18 and said base means 14
44. The method of Claim 43 including the step of orienting said magnetizable particles 32 by means for generating a second magnetic flux along a flux path generally transverse to said base means 14.
45. The method of Claim 44 wherein said second flux generating means is positioned above said release means.
46. The method of Claim 45 wherein said second flux generating means is oppositely poled from said first flux generating means.
47. A matrix 22 prepared according to the method of Claim 38 wherein said matrix 22 is released from said release means 18.
48. A method of preparing an article having a high friction surface using the method of Claim 38 and the additional steps comprising:
removing said matrix 22 from said release means 18, affixing said matrix 22 to a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, and heating said matrix 22 and said base structure 30 to brazing conditions.
removing said matrix 22 from said release means 18, affixing said matrix 22 to a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, and heating said matrix 22 and said base structure 30 to brazing conditions.
49. A method of preparing a structurally viable matrix 22 on an apparatus 10 having a release means 18 disposed on a plurality of magnetized members 16 functioning to provide respective magnetic flux concentrations oriented in a preselected pattern comprising the steps of:
diffusing magnetizable abrasive particles 32 on said release means 18 to form collections of said particles at said magnetic flux concentrations, at least partially encapsulating said particles in a fixing means 26 to produce a matrix 22, curing said fixing means 26, and removing said matrix 22 from said apparatus 10.
diffusing magnetizable abrasive particles 32 on said release means 18 to form collections of said particles at said magnetic flux concentrations, at least partially encapsulating said particles in a fixing means 26 to produce a matrix 22, curing said fixing means 26, and removing said matrix 22 from said apparatus 10.
50. The method of Claim 49 including the additional step of selectively orienting said magnetizable particles 32 by means for generating a magnetic flux prior to encapsulating said particles 32.
51. A method of preparing an article having a high friction surface using the method of Claim 49 and the additional steps comprising:
removing said matrix 22 from said release means 18, affixing said matrix 22 to a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, and heating said matrix 22 and said base structure 30 to brazing conditions.
removing said matrix 22 from said release means 18, affixing said matrix 22 to a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, and heating said matrix 22 and said base structure 30 to brazing conditions.
52. An article having a high friction surface produced according to the method of Claim 48 or 51.
53. An article having a high friction surface comprising:
a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, a plurality of magnetizable particles 32 organized into a preselected pattern by respectively oriented magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining said particles to said surface.
a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, a plurality of magnetizable particles 32 organized into a preselected pattern by respectively oriented magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining said particles to said surface.
54. The article of Claim 53 wherein said particles 32 form structures 24 which offer a selectable rake angle to a workpiece.
55. The article of Claim 53 wherein said means for joining is a braze alloy 34.
56. The article of Claim 53 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 are magnetizable abrasive particles.
57. An article having a high friction surface comprising:
a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, magnetizable particles 32 disposed on said base structure 30, said magnetizable particles 32 being organized into a plurality of collections by respective magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining said magnetizable particles 32 to said surface.
a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, magnetizable particles 32 disposed on said base structure 30, said magnetizable particles 32 being organized into a plurality of collections by respective magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining said magnetizable particles 32 to said surface.
58. The article of Claim 57 wherein said magnetizable particles 32 form structures which offer a selectable rake angle to a workpiece.
59. The article of Claim 57 wherein said joining means is a braze alloy 34.
60. An article having a high friction surface comprising:
abase structure 30 having substantially smooth surfaces, a first portion of said surface having first magnetizable particles 32 disposed thereon, said first magnetizable particles having been oriented and arranged in a first pattern by first respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields, a second portion of said surface having second magnetizable particles 32 disposed thereon, said second magnetizable particles 32 having been oriented and arranged in a second pattern by second respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields, and means for joining said first and second magnetizable particles to said base structure.
abase structure 30 having substantially smooth surfaces, a first portion of said surface having first magnetizable particles 32 disposed thereon, said first magnetizable particles having been oriented and arranged in a first pattern by first respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields, a second portion of said surface having second magnetizable particles 32 disposed thereon, said second magnetizable particles 32 having been oriented and arranged in a second pattern by second respectively oriented and arranged magnetic fields, and means for joining said first and second magnetizable particles to said base structure.
61. The article of Claim 60 wherein said first magnetic field is oriented at a first predetermined angle and said second magnetic field is oriented at a second predetermined angle.
62. The article of Claim 60 wherein said first magnetic field is arranged to produce a first predetermined texture and said second magnetic field is arranged to produce a second predetermined texture.
63. An article having a high friction surface comprising:
a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a first portion defining a passageway on said surface for elimination of chips, a second portion of said structure having magnetizable particles disposed thereon and organized into a plurality of collections by magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining said particles in said base structure.
a base structure having a substantially smooth surface, a first portion defining a passageway on said surface for elimination of chips, a second portion of said structure having magnetizable particles disposed thereon and organized into a plurality of collections by magnetic flux concentrations, and means for joining said particles in said base structure.
64. A method for preparing an article having a high friction surface comprising:
applying magnetizable particles 32 to a release means 18 disposed on a plurality of magnetized protrusions 16, applying a fixing means 26 capable of maintaining said particles 32 in predetermined locations before brazing, said fixing means 26 being capable of securing said particles 32 to a base structure 30 after brazing, releasing a matrix 22 formed of said abrasive particles 32 and said fixing means 26 from said protrusions 16, affixing said matrix 22 to a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, and heating said matrix 22 and said base structure 30 to brazing conditions.
applying magnetizable particles 32 to a release means 18 disposed on a plurality of magnetized protrusions 16, applying a fixing means 26 capable of maintaining said particles 32 in predetermined locations before brazing, said fixing means 26 being capable of securing said particles 32 to a base structure 30 after brazing, releasing a matrix 22 formed of said abrasive particles 32 and said fixing means 26 from said protrusions 16, affixing said matrix 22 to a base structure 30 having a substantially smooth surface, and heating said matrix 22 and said base structure 30 to brazing conditions.
65. An article prepared according to the method of Claim 64.
66. A method of preparing a structurally viable matrix having a pattern of abrasive elements 24 for providing a working surface of a tool comprising;
covering a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from a base means 14 with a release means 18 for releasing said matrix, applying magnetizable particles 32 to said release means 18, orienting said magnetizable particles 32 by means for generating a first magnetic flux path generally traverse to said base means 14, coating said magnetizable particles with a coating 31 that provides structural integrity thereto, and applying binding means 26 far at least partially encapsulating said magnetizable particles 32 and forming a structural interconnection therebetween.
covering a plurality of magnetizable protrusion means 16 extending from a base means 14 with a release means 18 for releasing said matrix, applying magnetizable particles 32 to said release means 18, orienting said magnetizable particles 32 by means for generating a first magnetic flux path generally traverse to said base means 14, coating said magnetizable particles with a coating 31 that provides structural integrity thereto, and applying binding means 26 far at least partially encapsulating said magnetizable particles 32 and forming a structural interconnection therebetween.
67. The method of Claim 66 including the step of;
removing said matrix from said protrusion means 16 following the establishment of structural integrity.
removing said matrix from said protrusion means 16 following the establishment of structural integrity.
68. A method of preparing an article having a high friction surface using the method of Claim 67 and the additional step comprising;
applying a protective coating on said magnetizable particles 32.
applying a protective coating on said magnetizable particles 32.
69. An article having a high friction surface comprising;
a base structure 30 having substantially smooth surfaces, a first portion of said article having a plurality of abrasive elements 24 disposed thereon in a first predetermined pattern, and a second portion having a plurality of abrasive elements 24 disposed thereon in a second predetermined pattern, said first and second portions adjoining one another.
a base structure 30 having substantially smooth surfaces, a first portion of said article having a plurality of abrasive elements 24 disposed thereon in a first predetermined pattern, and a second portion having a plurality of abrasive elements 24 disposed thereon in a second predetermined pattern, said first and second portions adjoining one another.
70. The article of Claim 69 wherein said first predetermined pattern provides a first texture and said second predetermined pattern provides a second texture.
71. A structurally viable matrix 22 to provide a pattern of abrasive elements 24 comprising;
a plurality of magnetizable particles 32 arranged in generally preselected positions by substantial alignment with magnetic flux concentrations, and support means interconnecting said plurality of abrasive elements 24 and providing flexible support therefor.
a plurality of magnetizable particles 32 arranged in generally preselected positions by substantial alignment with magnetic flux concentrations, and support means interconnecting said plurality of abrasive elements 24 and providing flexible support therefor.
72. The matrix of Claim 71 wherein said support means comprises a release mechanism 18.
73. The matrix of Claim 71 wherein said support means is attachable to said tool.
74. The matrix of Claim 29 wherein said support means is attachable to said tool.
75. The matrix of Claim 29 wherein said support means comprises a release-mechanism 18.
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