Plasma Tool with Inductive Power for CNC Machining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plasma processing tools face challenges with insufficient machining precision during manual guidance and high costs associated with manual and automated systems, as well as the expense of separate machinery for plasma processing workpieces.
Innovation Solution
A tool and machine tool system that integrates a standardized connection for numerically controlled machines, a fluid guide for plasma or fluid streams, and a wireless inductive power supply, allowing conventional machine tools to perform plasma processing with selective fluid supply and cleaning, enabling easy implementation of plasma machining methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual guidance of plasma tool is used, then operational flexibility is maintained, but machining precision becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the plasma processing tool with a numerically controlled machine tool system, combining the flexibility of plasma processing with the precision of automated numerical control. The tool is integrated into a standardized machine tool interface, allowing computer-controlled movement while maintaining plasma processing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical guidance with a numerically controlled system that uses automated mechanisms and computer algorithms to position and move the plasma tool, thereby achieving high machining precision while eliminating manual operation limitations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate machine for plasma processing is provided, then plasma processing capability is achieved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes conventional machine tools multi-functional by integrating plasma processing capabilities into existing equipment. The machine tool can switch between traditional mechanical processing and plasma processing modes, eliminating the need for separate dedicated plasma processing machines and reducing overall system cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines plasma processing functionality with conventional machine tool structures, merging two previously separate systems into one integrated platform. This reduces the total number of machines needed and lowers investment costs while maintaining both mechanical and plasma processing capabilities.
3Device complexity
If conventional machine tool structures are used for plasma processing, then cost is reduced, but fluid supply compatibility must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adapts conventional machine tool fluid supply systems to serve dual purposes: traditional coolant/lubricant delivery and plasma process gas supply. The existing fluid conduits and delivery mechanisms are configured to handle different fluid types, maintaining system simplicity while achieving plasma processing compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies operational parameters of existing fluid supply systems, such as pressure, flow rate, and fluid composition, to accommodate plasma process requirements. The system can adjust these parameters dynamically to switch between different processing modes without requiring complete system redesign.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise and cost-effective plasma processing of workpieces using conventional machine tools, allowing for automatic tool management and reduced operational expenses by leveraging existing structures and control algorithms.
Implementation Method 1
A wireless inductive power supply is provided
Implementation Method 2
a plasma generator, which is connected to the process gas connection and the plasma guide
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a tool (10) for machining a tool in a machining machine, comprising, when the machine-side is in operation, a preferably standardised connection area (11) for connecting the tool to a digitally controlled machine tool (30), a plasma guide line (44) for guiding a generated plasma, and an outlet area (13) on the tool-side when the tool is in operation, on the end of the plasma guide line (44), said outlet area comprising one or several plasma outlets (22) for guiding the plasma to the tool surface.