Machine for the simultaneous electrochemical processing of multiple workpieces

US4116799A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• AEG-Elotherm G.m.b.H.

Inventors

• Peter Gosger · Solingen, DE
• Paul G. Pott · Wermelskirchen, DE
• Bernd Wolter · Remscheid, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 7, 1976
• Grant date: Sep 26, 1978
• Expiry date: Sep 7, 1996

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B23H3/00
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine for simultaneously electrochemical processing a plurality of workpieces in which a workpiece receiver is mounted on spring loaded rails between a clamping unit and a base for horizontal movement between loading and operating positions. A working electrode extends through a bore in the clamping unit to create a working gap with a workpiece which is electrically connected via a spring loaded contact member to a source of eroding current. The clamping unit can be moved up and down to make and break electrical contact and to clamp and release the workpieces. Electrolyte is supplied to and removed from the working gap.