Patent · US Expired

Electric discharge machine and module set for assembly of machine tools

US6486429B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2000
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H11/003
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An EDM machine for machining a workpiece is disclosed. The EDM machine includes a machine frame having a central stationary machine body and a machining electrode to machine the workpiece. Machining occurs by producing a relative movement in at least one of an X axial direction and a Y axial direction between the machining electrode and the workpiece. The machine also includes a first axial slide for moving at least one of the workpiece and the machining electrode in the X axial direction, and a second axial slide for moving at least one of the machining electrode and the workpiece in the Y axial direction. The first axial slide is mounted in a substantially vertical plane on the machine body for lateral movement in a substantially horizontal direction.

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