Advanced flushing for workpiece erosion
US8278584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23H7/26
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The hand-held electro-discharge device to remove boluses of material from a workpiece. In some implementations a conductive electrode and its supporting ground pin are immersed in a dielectric fluid contained in a hood or cavity near or at the electrode's distal tip an removably sealed to a conductive workpiece. A flushing inlet and outlet in fluid communication with said hood provide a flushing fluid, which may also be a dielectric fluid to remove FOD and cool.
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