Abrasive water-jet machining device
US9193036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D5/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An abrasive water-jet machining device includes an abrasive nozzle assembly (11) that jets ultrahigh-pressure water mixed with an abrasive during a cutting process for cutting a workpiece (W) into a desired shape, a catcher cup (12) that collects the ultrahigh-pressure water jetted from the abrasive nozzle assembly (11), and a distance adjusting mechanism (13) that adjusts the distance between the abrasive nozzle assembly (11) and the catcher cup (12) so as to maintain a constant distance between the catcher cup (12) and the workpiece (W). The device increases the collection rate of the abrasive fluid when cutting a workpiece whose plate thickness changes in a longitudinal direction (vertical direction) and/or a width direction (horizontal direction).
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