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Electrical discharge machining automated electrode changer

US9314860B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2015
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T483/17
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical discharge machining (EDM) system including an automated electrode changer storing a plurality of electrodes for dispensing one at a time for insertion into the spindle of the system. The automated changer includes an electrode storage unit, an electrode insertion unit, and an electrode removal unit. The specification further discloses a method of electrical discharge machining utilizing, for example, the automated electrode changer.

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