.~ Motion direction of tool influenced by resistance of work
DEFINITION
Classification: 83/579
(under subclass 523) Apparatus wherein the tool is guided, cammed, or positioned during at least a portion of the cutting cycle by the opposition or inertia of the work.
(1) Note. This influence does not include a mere deceleration of the tool upon engagement with the work, but is intended to cover generally any change in direction of tool movement which occurs because of tool engagement with the work.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378, for tool motion affected by clamping pressure.
