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Mast assembly for rotary tool

US5055654A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 29, 1987
Grant dateOct 8, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/0284
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool having a rotating mast assembly 12 is provided which includes a hollow conductive gas transmitting electrode 14 and a non-hygroscopic ceramic shielding tube 12 which is made of at least 94% by weight Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and has a tensile strength of at least 20,000 P.S.I. and an ability to withstand temperatures in excess of 1500.degree. C.

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