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Tool adapter assembly and machining system

US8911599B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2011
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H3/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machining system is provided and includes a machining tool comprising a spindle, one or more electrodes configured to perform the electromachining, and one or more tool holding elements configure to conductively hold the respective one or more electrodes and be assembled onto the spindle of the machining tool. The machining system further comprises one or more adapters and one or more power sources configured to electrically connect to the respective one or more adapters and the workpiece. The one or more adapters are configured to conductively contact the respective one or more tool holding elements. Further, the machining system comprises one or more machining solution sources provided to pass one or more machining solutions between the workpiece and the respective one or more electrodes. A tool adapter assembly is also presented.

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