Coherent jet nozzles for grinding applications
US6669118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B1/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nozzle assembly and method is configured to apply coherent jets of coolant in a tangential direction to the grinding wheel in a grinding process, at a desired temperature, pressure and flowrate, to minimize thermal damage in the part being ground. Embodiments of the present invention may be useful when grinding thermally sensitive materials such as gas turbine creep resistant alloys and hardened steels. Flowrate and pressure guidelines are provided to facilitate optimization of the embodiments.
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