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Portable electrical discharge metalworking machine

US3939321A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1973
Grant dateFeb 17, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 19, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H9/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compact, portable electrical discharge metalworking machine for off-hand use and general applicability. The invention is a lightweight, versatile gun type tool which has air and water cooling of electrode and work, a vibrating electrode to facilitate its motion inside the work, a simple, automatic, spring driven, all orientation electrode feed, and uses low voltage, high amperage electricity.

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