Apparatus, system, and method for threading, grooving, and beveling a workpiece

An apparatus for cutting a workpiece, the apparatus comprising:

• a programmable controller configured to form a machining feature on a workpiece;
• a housing comprising:
• a chuck comprising:
• a center point;
• a vertical y-axis that extends vertically from the center point;
• an x-axis that extends horizontally from the center point;
• an x-axis plate coupled to the chuck and configured to move laterally relative to the center point and configured to couple to at least one cutting tool;
• a first driver coupled to the chuck and configured to rotate the chuck about a z-axis of the chuck in response to a first control signal from the programmable controller, the z-axis extending perpendicular to the x-axis and perpendicular to the y-axis;
• a second driver coupled to the x-axis plate and configured to move the x-axis plate laterally relative to the center point in response to a second control signal from the programmable controller;
• a third driver configured to move the chuck along the z-axis in response to a third control signal from the programmable controller;
• and
• a vise comprising:
• a first jaw configured to engage the workpiece from a first side of the workpiece;
• a second jaw configured to engage the workpiece from a second side of the workpiece, the second side opposite the first side;
• and
• a jaw positioner configured to move at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw laterally to engage and retain the workpiece in a stationary position, the jaw positioner comprising a lateral adjustment apparatus configured to counteract ovality at an end of the workpiece.

An apparatus for cutting a workpiece, the apparatus comprising:

• a programmable controller configured to form a machining feature on a workpiece by following “G” and “M” software executable codes configured for the machining feature;
• a housing comprising:
• a chuck comprising:
• a center point;
• a vertical y-axis that extends vertically from the center point;
• a horizontal x-axis that extends horizontally from the center point;
• an x-axis plate coupled to the chuck and configured to move laterally relative to the center point and configured to couple to a cutting tool configured to form the machining feature;
• a first driver coupled to the chuck and configured to rotate the chuck about a z-axis of the chuck in response to a first control signal from the programmable controller, the z-axis extending perpendicular to the x-axis and perpendicular to the y-axis;
• a second driver coupled to the x-axis plate and configured to move the x-axis plate laterally relative to the center point in response to a second control signal from the programmable controller;
• a third driver configured to move the chuck along the z-axis in response to a third control signal from the programmable controller;
• a vise comprising:
• a first jaw configured to engage the workpiece from a first side of the workpiece;
• a second jaw configured to engage the workpiece from a second side of the workpiece, the second side opposite the first side;
• a gross adjustment apparatus configured to move the first jaw and the second jaw laterally to engage and retain the workpiece in a stationary position;
• a fine adjustment apparatus configured to counteract ovality at an end of the workpiece, the fine adjustment apparatus comprising:
• a vertical adjustment apparatus configured to adjust a grip of the vise on the workpiece along the y-axis;
• a lateral adjustment apparatus configured to adjust the grip of the vise on the workpiece along the x-axis.