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Electrode tip dresser with vacuum

US6106203A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1998
Grant dateAug 22, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/304256
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrode tip dresser includes a cutting tool to dress an electrode; the cutting tool having a cutter blade assembly with an opening through which passes material that is removed from an electrode; and a vacuum orifice disposed to catch the material near the tool opening.

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