.~ Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device {5}
177
.~.~ For cutting longitudinal groove in shaft (e.g., keyway, etc.)
DEFINITION
Classification: 409/177
For cutting longitudinal groove in shaft (e.g., keyway, etc.):
(under subclass 175) Apparatus particularly adapted to cut a rod or rodlike workpiece that is generally elongated and circular in cross-section about a central axis, wherein the cutting tool is adapted to form a recess in the surface of the workpiece extending generally along the central axis.