Apparatus and method for cutting using a liquid fluid jet
US7806750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/68
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for cutting a material using a water jet. A central shaft is mounted so as to extend outward from a material to be cut. A support member is mounted on the central shaft so as to extend transversely therefrom. At least one water jet cutting head is mounted on the support member so as to be translatable therealong. In addition, the at least one water jet cutting head is mounted so as to be rotatable about the central shaft. By controlling the translatory and rotational motion of the at least one water jet cutting head (for example, using computer numerical control or other computer control), a desired cut pattern can be followed with respect to the material being cut.
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