Electrochemical grinding electrode, and apparatus and method using the same

a technology of electrochemical grinding electrodes and electrodes, which is applied in the direction of manufacturing tools, metal/alloy conductors, and conductors, etc., can solve the problems of inferior abrasive properties, lower arc resistance and/or limitations of conventional electrodes for electrochemical grinding

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-27
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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[0006]An electrochemical grinding electrode is provided in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. The electrochemical grinding electrode comprises an electrically conductive material; an arc resistance material; and an abrasive material different from the arc resistance material.
[0007]An electrochemical grinding apparatus is provided in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. The electrochemical grinding apparatus comprises an electrode configured to machine a workpiece; a power supply configured to energize the electrode and the workpiece to opposite electrical polarities; and an electrolyte supply configured to pass an electrolyte between the electrode and the workpiece. Further, the electrode comprises an electrically conductive material; an arc resistance material; and an abrasive material different from the arc resistance material.

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However, conventional electrodes for electrochemical grinding have their own limitations; for example, some may have lower arc resistance and / or inferior abrasive properties, which shortcomings may be disadvantageous for electrochemical grinding.

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[0014]Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described hereinbelow with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the disclosure in unnecessary detail.

[0015]FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an electrochemical grinding apparatus 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. In embodiments of the invention, the electrochemical grinding apparatus 10 may be used to remove material from a workpiece 100 to form a desired configuration. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the electrochemical grinding apparatus 10 comprises an electrode 11, a power supply 12, an electrolyte supply 13, a servomotor 14 and a controller 15. In non-limiting examples, the electrode 11 may be in a rod, wheel or spindle shape.

[0016]In the illustrated example, the electrode 11 and the workpiece 100 are connected to negative and positive poles of the power supply 12, respectively. According...

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An electrochemical grinding electrode comprises an electrically conductive material; an arc resistance material; and an abrasive material different from the arc resistance material. An electrochemical grinding apparatus and a method are also presented.

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BACKGROUND[0001]This invention relates generally to electrochemical grinding electrodes, and electrochemical grinding apparatuses and methods. More particularly, this invention relates to components of the electrochemical grinding electrodes, and the electrochemical grinding apparatuses and methods using the electrochemical grinding electrodes.[0002]Scientific and metallurgical developments have placed unusual demands on metalworking industries. Challenges faced by the metalworking industries are presented by not only modern materials with high strength-to-weight ratios, but also by fabrication requirements demanding greater precision and surface integrity.[0003]Electrochemical grinding (ECG) is a machining process that provides a faster and more cost effective metal cutting and grinding solution for today's toughest materials. Unlike conventional grinding techniques, electrochemical grinding offers the ability to machine difficult materials independent of their hardness or strength...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): C25F3/02C25F7/00
CPCB23H5/06B23H5/10B23H5/08
Inventor LUO, YUANFENGWEI, BINHAYASHI, STEVEN ROBERTTRIMMER, ANDREW LEEWU, JIAN
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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