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Apparatus and process for formation of laterally directed fluid jets

US8777129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/0591
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A processing apparatus is provided to process a workpiece. The processing apparatus can have a low-profile nozzle system capable of navigating through spaces in order to process target regions with relatively small clearances. A fluid jet outputted from the nozzle system is used to cut, mill, or otherwise process the target region of the workpiece.

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