Machining Electrodes TRIZ Cases

Flexible-linked electrodes moving along angled guideways let one EDM machine cut complex holes and cavities faster with less floor space.

A DLC-coated cathodic tool limits electron flow and side gap formation in pECM, reducing edge rounding and tapering in metal parts.

An inclined, replaceable guide tube positions EDM electrodes accurately on blisks, avoiding blade interference and manual holder changes.

A segmented wire cathode and moving electrolyte plug finish rough additively manufactured internal passages without thermal or mechanical stress.

Discrete inlet and outlet channels in an ECM electrode even electrolyte flow, cutting tooling cost while preserving machining accuracy.

A dielectric shield redirects ECM current to airfoil ends, forming precise leading and trailing edges without complex cathode tooling.

Oscillating interchangeable electrodes machine blade root recess end contours precisely while avoiding tool wear on heat-resistant materials.

A two-step electrochemical drilling approach improves surface quality and dimensional accuracy in deep holes for difficult-to-machine alloys.

A flexible curved rotary electrode machines high-curvature holes and pockets while flushing debris to limit arc damage and keep removal stable.

Coaxial PECM cathodes machine disc flange scallops and fastening holes in one pass, cutting cycle time and avoiding stress-induced deformation.

Eccentric electrolyte jet flow or current density lets a simple processing electrode machine curved holes without complex fluid lead-out structures.

A movable cathode with an insulating fiber layer enables selective electrolytic polishing on complex shapes and large fixed metal surfaces.

Super-hydrophobic cathode microstructures trap gas to form a stable insulating film, constraining ECM fields and reducing stray corrosion.

Electrolyte flow from top to base lets ECM machine blade airfoil base, top, and edges with lower scrap and tighter tolerances.

Combining electrolytic corrosion with abrasive milling removes casing and cement sections more efficiently in dual-string wells without rig-based operations.

Flexible-linked EDM electrodes move along guideways to machine inclined holes and cavities faster while reducing machine count and floor space.

A flexible rotating curved electrode with electrolyte flow machines high-curvature holes and pockets while reducing local arc damage.

Dual internal and external electrolyte flushing keeps the titanium electroerosion gap clear, raising removal rate and cutting machining time.

Through-mask electrochemical micromachining transfers precise micropatterns onto stent inner surfaces for faster endothelialization.

A thin hollow electrode cuts Moineau pump rotors and stators with less metal dissolution, reducing ECM power demand and increasing machining speed.

A tube electrode with replaceable inserts captures the machined core and uses protective gas to prevent oxidation, improving titanium material recovery.

Feature-point position detection corrects electrode phase drift in long electrochemical machining, improving curved-hole accuracy and yield.

Combining electrolytic corrosion with mechanical milling, this downhole tool removes tubing and cement in one run without rig-based installation.

A portable ECM clamp and cathode round turbine dovetail slot edges in place, cutting stress concentrations, polishing work, and downtime.