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Attachment device for electrical discharge machine

US5977503A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 3, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H7/265
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotating spindle attachment device particularly useful in electrical discharge machining for detachably mounting an electrode to the ram of an electrical discharge machine (EDM). The unit incorporates an electric drive motor, threaded drive shaft, detachable electrode chuck, and water-tight seal(s) for use in mounting, sealing, and rotating a consumable electrode about its vertical axis relative to the workpiece.

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