Apparatus and method for electrical discharge machining multiple holes
US6373018B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23H7/265
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for electrical discharge machining multiple holes in an electrically conductive work piece, includes an electrical discharge machine for rotatably mounting a first electrode, and at least one electrical discharge unit for rotatably mounting at least one second electrode. The electrical discharge machine includes a driver and a controller, the driver is desirably coupled to the electrical discharge machine and the electrical discharge unit for rotating the first electrode and the at least one second electrode, and the controller is desirably coupled to the electrical discharge machine and the at least one electrical discharge unit for controlling a supply of electrical energy from the first electrode and second electrode to the workpiece.
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