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Daniel R Cloutier, Age 65Des Moines, IA
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Clive, IA
Saint Louis, MO
1625 NW 123Rd St, Clive, IA 50325 (515) 457-9282
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Honing Feed System Having Full Control Of Feed Force, Rate, And Position And Method Of Operation Of The Same
US Patent:
7371149, May 13, 2008
Filed:
Sep 7, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/596836
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 49/00
B24B 51/00
B24B 51/00
US Classification:
451 5, 451 11, 451 27, 451 51, 451 61, 451119, 451127, 700172, 700181
Abstract:
The feed system () for a honing machine () provides a capability to dynamically correct in real time errors in bore size inferred arising from variations in feed force, and a method of operation of the same. The system () allows a user to select between rate and force controlled honing modes, which provides one or more of the advantages of both modes. The system provides capabilities for automatic rapid automatic bore wall detection, compensation for elasticity of elements of the feed system () and honing tool (), and automatic tool protection. The system is automatically operable using feed force, feed rate and positional information for honing a work piece () to one or more target parameters, such as one or more in-process sizes and a final size.
Method Of Operating Honing Feed System Having Full Control Of Feed Force, Rate, And Position
US Patent:
7575502, Aug 18, 2009
Filed:
May 12, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/119145
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 49/00
B24B 51/00
B24B 51/00
US Classification:
451 5, 451 11, 451 27, 451 51, 451 61, 451119, 451127, 700172, 700181
Abstract:
The feed system for a honing machine provides a capability to dynamically correct in real time errors in bore size inferred arising from variations in feed force, and a method of operation of the same. The system allows a user to select between rate and force controlled honing modes, which provides one or more of the advantages of both modes. The system provides capabilities for automatic rapid automatic bore wall detection, compensation for elasticity of elements of the feed system and honing tool, and automatic tool protection. The system is automatically operable using feed force, feed rate and positional information for honing a work piece to one or more target parameters, such as one or more in-process sizes and a final size.
Pre- And Post-Process Bore Gaging Using A Honing Feed System Equipped With Feed Force Sensing
US Patent:
8096853, Jan 17, 2012
Filed:
Sep 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/439978
Inventors:
David M. Moehn - Alton IL, US
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 49/00
US Classification:
451 11, 451 21, 451 27
Abstract:
The method of the invention provides a capability for accurately and uniformly determining the sizes of bores of workpieces, both pre- and post-process, to improve process control, particularly compensation for tool or stone wear and other factors, and process data collection. The present method makes all required bore measurements, including those in both the workpiece bore and the calibration ring or sample workpiece bore, with the honing tool, under controlled static, non-honing conditions, including expanding the tool in the bores in a predetermined manner, such as at a predetermined rate. The method of the invention has utility for honing multiple workpieces to a finished size with a single tool, and also for multiple spindle applications.
Honing Feed System And Method Employing Rapid Tool Advancement And Feed Force Signal Conditioning
US Patent:
8277280, Oct 2, 2012
Filed:
Aug 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/542597
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Michael J. Nikrant - Columbia IL, US
Timothy P. Hoth - St. Peters MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Michael J. Nikrant - Columbia IL, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 49/00
B24B 51/00
B24B 51/00
US Classification:
451 5, 451 11, 451 27, 451 51, 451 61, 451119, 451127
Abstract:
The honing feed system and method utilizes feedback from various sources during rapid feeding of the honing tool while rotating and stroking, to detect initial contact with a bore surface, to slow the feed to a normal honing rate, involving conditioning the feedback signals to eliminate noise factors such as the stroking movement and forces generated to rotate and feed the tool unopposed.
Automated Bore Finishing Process
US Patent:
2012012, May 24, 2012
Filed:
May 24, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/321283
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Scott W. Alcock - St. Louis MO, US
Terry R. Heller - St. Louis MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
Scott W. Alcock - St. Louis MO, US
Terry R. Heller - St. Louis MO, US
Russell L. Jacobsmeyer - Labadie MO, US
International Classification:
B24B 51/00
US Classification:
451 5
Abstract:
An automated bore finishing process particularly adapted for lapping automatically corrects one or more bore parameters, such as diameter, geometry, surface finish, in an iterative manner to reach a final value, controlled by algorithms that process feedback from a measurement process. The process determines bore parameter information and determines an optimum set of values for the process parameters, such as stroke position, stroke length and duration of the next lapping iteration. This optimization is targeted to achieve the desired final bore parameter or parameters within the specified bore size limits, and may be used to alter the stroke profile either for the entire next iteration or in a continuously changing manner, to minimize or eliminate bore defects over one or a succession of iterations.
Honing Tool Holder With Integral In-Process Feed System
US Patent:
2013017, Jul 11, 2013
Filed:
Sep 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/825389
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 33/10
US Classification:
451484
Abstract:
A honing tool holder that provides a capability for automatically feeding the honing elements or stones when in the bore of a work piece, and for automatically stopping the feeding when a particular condition such as a bore size, is reached, so as to enable use of an in-process adjustable feed honing tool in a machine tool, machining center, or the like, lacking a feed mechanism or system. The holder can also include apparatus to automatically prevent feed past a limit. Both the feed force and feed limit can be adjustable, including by simple movements of the tool holder by the machine tool.
Honing Tool Holder With A Feed System Powered By Through-The-Spindle Coolant Pressure And Actuated By Spindle Rotation
US Patent:
2013022, Aug 29, 2013
Filed:
Sep 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/825399
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 33/10
B24B 33/02
B24B 33/02
US Classification:
451 10, 451481
Abstract:
A honing tool holder utilizes pressure of a through-the-spindle coolant delivery system for automatically feeding the honing elements or stones of an attached honing tool when in the bore of a work piece, and for automatically stopping the feeding when a particular condition such as a bore size, is reached, so as to enable use of an in-process adjustable feed honing tool in a machine tool, machining center, or the like, lacking a feed mechanism or system but including a coolant delivery system. The holder can also include apparatus to automatically prevent feed past a limit. Both the feed force and feed limit can be adjustable, at least the latter by simple movements of the tool holder by the machine tool.
Bore Finishing Tool
US Patent:
2013030, Nov 21, 2013
Filed:
Oct 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/876666
Inventors:
Daniel R. Cloutier - Clive IA, US
Assignee:
Sunnen Products Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B24B 33/08
B24B 37/11
B24B 37/11
US Classification:
451487
Abstract:
A bore finishing tool has an arbor with a tapered outer circumferential surface and a sleeve over the arbor having a tapered inner circumferential surface cooperatively disposed in surface to surface overlaying relation to at least a substantial portion of the tapered outer circumferential surface of the arbor. The sleeve is adjustably movable relative to the arbor for expanding a diametrical extent of the sleeve and has a plurality of internal material relief features at circumferentially spaced locations in the tapered inner circumferential surface extending partially through the sleeve so as to reduce a level of force required for expanding the diametrical extent of the sleeve. Exemplary material relief features include flutes and fractures. The sleeve can also include an external retraction feature enabling application of a retraction force by an external device for reducing the diametrical extent.
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