apparatus for electric discharge micromachining of a micro-diameter hole
US6720516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23H2300/20
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrode discharge machining apparatus includes a first holder for holding a workpiece to be subjected to electro discharge machining, an electrode provided opposing the workpiece held by the first holder, a capacitor for supplying electric charge to the electrode and the workpiece so as to generate pulse electro discharge between the workpiece and the electrode, a power source for applying a voltage to the capacitor, a switching element provided between the capacitor, and at least one of the electrode, the workpiece and the power source, a switch controller for controlling on and off of the switching element, a current detecting element for detecting a current flowing between the workpiece and the electrode, and a control unit for, based on the current detected by the current detecting element, judging whether or not a short circuit occurs between the workpiece and the electrode. When it is judged that a short circuit occurs between the workpiece and the electrode, the switch controller switches off the switching element for a predetermined time. Use macro to add file identifier.
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