APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MICRO TOOLS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: glassware production. SUBSTANCE: invention focuses on producing glassware finding use in biology and medicine. Apparatus has mechanism for fixing and supplying glass stock, stock rotation mechanism, microscope installed on three- coordinate table, multiple unit for heating and cutting stock with mechanism for rotation of heating elements and cutting device, light sensor, and unit controlling predetermined glow rate of heaters. According to invention, swivel washer of rotation mechanism is made in the form of truncated cone or sphere, on whose surface bushings are rigidly installed perpendicularly to generatrices of washer and at equal distance to each other, in which bushings removable bars with heating and cutting means are installed by the aid of connector. Angle of slope of the axis of rotation mechanism ensures horizontal position of heating elements or cutting device in lower point. Manufactured are micro hooks, micro spatulas, micro suction cups, and micro loops. EFFECT: improved structure. 4 dwg