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Device and method of guiding a processing electrode in a machine tool

US6646220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2001
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H7/102
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Devices and methods for threading a wire electrode in a wire erosion machine are disclosed. A feed-through channel is provided for producing a fluid jet within which the machining electrode is guided. One or more control devices are provided for varying the cross section of the feed-through channel and, thus, the cross section of the fluid jet.

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