Dry barrel finishing machine having a device to wet media
US5733172A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B55/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dry barrel finishing machine is disclosed. The machine includes a device to drip or spray water to wet the surface of media. The faucet of the device is located adjacent or in the barrel or barrels of the finishing machine so that it can spray water on media in the barrel or barrels. The media is cooled by the sprayed water. Since the sprayed water wets and softens the surface of the media, attrition dust on the surface of the media is easily removed during attrition. Also, since the wetted surface of the media tends to peel, it is self-sharpened. Thus the media always keeps its abrasive ability.
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