CNC abrasive fluid-jet milling
US8165713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24C1/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for milling a desired pocket in a solid workpiece uses an abrasive fluid-jet by moving and suitably orienting the abrasive fluid-jet relative to the workpiece. The method includes defining a path of the abrasive fluid-jet necessary to mill a desired pocket in the solid workpiece. The path is defined by a number of parameters. The parameters include a translation velocity, a fluid pressure, and an abrasive fluid-jet position and orientation relative to the workpiece. Generating a command set is according to the defined path and is configured to drive a computer numerical control manipulator system.
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