Coherent jet nozzles for grinding applications
US7727054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B53/095
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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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