PLASMABRENNERSYSTEM
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602018091633
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-06-26
- Filing Date
- 2018-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2038-06-28
AI Technical Summary
Conventional melting tools for additive manufacturing face issues with overheating, limited current work range, arc instability, and low deposition rates, leading to frequent electrode replacement and downtime, which negatively impact productivity.
A fluid-cooled melting tool with a dual circuit cooling design that includes separate cooling channels for the electrode and nozzle, allowing high current usage without overheating, and a slim design for multiple tool arrangements, enabling stable arcs over a wide current range.
The fluid-cooled melting tool achieves increased throughput and yield by handling high electric currents, reducing downtime, and maintaining stable arcs, thereby enhancing productivity and deposition rates in additive manufacturing processes.