Fluid jet cutting knife apparatus
US5367929A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/7697
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid cutting system of improved configuration provides a high-velocity fluid that is rotated about a first axis (preferably a horizontal axis) on a moving trolley. The trolley is rotationally supported about a second axis (preferably vertical). The trolley travels upon a pair of arc-shaped tracks and is driven by a motor drive. The trolley has a pair of arc-shaped tracks that support the fluid jet nozzle. The fluid nozzle is thus rotatable about two axes, thereby emitting a high-pressure stream of fluid for adjustable cutting. A workpiece positioning frame has a fish section holder that can be elevated or moved laterally with respect to the cutting system.
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