Pressurized abrasive feed and metering system for waterjet cutting systems
US6676039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24C7/0076
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved abrasive delivery system for delivering an abrasive material to a waterjet cutting nozzle which has no external pressure effects on the orifice metering the flow of abrasive material from a container for the material by using air pressure to transport the abrasive material to the cutting nozzle through a standard metering orifice where equal pressure is maintained above and below the orifice to provide a constant volume of abrasive material flow to the cutting nozzle which is located up to 100 feet or more from the metering device.
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