Apparatus for electropolishing surfaces
US5135632A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25F7/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for electropolishing surfaces includes an inner housing having an open side with a rim facing toward a surface to be electropolished and being otherwise closed. A guide apparatus moves the inner housing along the surface to be electropolished. An inner seal is disposed between the rim of the inner housing and the surface to be electropolished. An electrode is retained in the inner housing. An outer housing has an interior in which the inner housing and the electrode are disposed. The outer housing has an open side with a rim facing toward the surface to be electropolished and is otherwise closed. An outer seal is disposed on the rim of the outer housing. Connections are associated with the outer housing for supplying and removing a rinsing fluid to and from the inner housing. Ducts are associated with the outer housing for supplying and removing electrolyte fluid to and from the inner housing. Auxiliary devices are connected to the connections and the ducts for supplying rinsing fluid and electrolyte fluid.
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