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Electrical discharge machine apparatus with piezo-electric head

US7019247B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2005
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H7/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical discharge machining head incorporating piezo-electric motors for controlling motion of a slide assembly. The slide assembly is translatable within a machine base and its motion is controlled by the piezo-electric motors. The slide assembly precisely controls the movement of an EDM electrode through the wire guide.

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