Method and apparatus for nozzle type ELID grinding
US7758741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B53/001
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is here disclosed a nozzle type ELID grinding apparatus comprising a conductive grindstone 12 having a contact surface with a workpiece 1; and an ion supply nozzle 16 that supplies an electrolytic medium 2 containing hydroxyl ions (OH−) onto a surface of the conductive grindstone, the workpiece being ground while the surface of the grindstone is dressed by electrolysis or chemical reaction. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises a grindstone power source 14 for setting the conductive grindstone to be a positive potential (+).
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