Apparatus and method for comminuting a polycrystalline silicon rod

摘要

The apparatus has cutting tool that is oriented parallel to surface of base. A silicon rod to-be-cut is laid on surface of base, and adjusted between cutting tool and anvil such that cutting tool and anvil contacts with silicon rod. A transverse axis of silicon rod runs through point of contact of silicon rod and anvil. An axis of silicon rod, which is parallel to transverse axis, is provided at specific distance of rod diameter, and lies parallel to longitudinal axis of cutting tool at specific distance of rod diameter from longitudinal axis of cutting tool. An independent claim is included for a method for cutting polycrystalline silicon rod.