GUARD DEVICE FOR MACHINE TOOLS

摘要

An improved cutting tool guard system utilizing a deformable spacer as an energy dissipator. The deformable spacer is placed between a cutting tool guard and rigid structure by which the guard is secured to the machine base. In the event of a sudden energy release caused by cutting tool fracture, the deformable spacer dissipates excess energy during deformation by allowing displacement of the cutting tool guard.