SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING FEATURES WITHIN COMPOSITE COMPONENTS USING A TUBULAR ELECTRODE

    公开(公告)号:US20220152753A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-19

    申请号:US17098957

    申请日:2020-11-16

    Abstract: A system for forming features within composite components includes a tubular electrode extending along a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The distal end is, in turn, configured to be positioned relative to a machining surface of the composite component such that a spark gap is defined between the distal end and the machining surface. Furthermore, the tubular electrode further extends in a radial direction between an inner surface and an outer surface, with the inner surface defining a central passage configured to supply a dielectric fluid to the machining surface. The outer surface of the tubular electrode includes at least one a channel defined therein or a non-circular cross-sectional shape.

    SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING

    公开(公告)号:US20180236579A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-23

    申请号:US15440088

    申请日:2017-02-23

    CPC classification number: H03K19/0944 B23H1/028

    Abstract: A multi-loop controller component for an electric discharge machining (EDM) system includes a plurality of power loop circuits coupled to an output of a power supply of the EDM system and configured to receive DC electric power from the power supply. Each power loop circuitis electrically-isolated from other power loop circuits. The multi-loop controller component also includes a plurality of transistors. Each transistor is coupled to a respective power loop circuit and is configured to switch between an ON state and an OFF state to generate a pulse of the DC electric power through the respective power loop circuit. In addition, the multi-loop controller component has a drive controller coupled to the plurality of transistors. The drive controller is configured to transmit at least one control signal to at least one of the transistors to facilitate switching the transistor between the ON state and the OFF state.

    ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING SYSTEM HAVING INDEPENDENT ELECTRODES, RELATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
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    ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING SYSTEM HAVING INDEPENDENT ELECTRODES, RELATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    具有独立电极的电子放电加工系统,相关控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170072488A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US14854484

    申请日:2015-09-15

    CPC classification number: B23H1/028 B23H1/04 B23H7/265 B23H7/30 B23H9/10 B23H9/14

    Abstract: An electrical discharge machining (EDM) system, control system and related methods. Various embodiments include a control system for controlling a plurality of electrode devices in an EDM system to form holes in a workpiece. The control system can be configured to perform a process including: initiating a hole formation program for each of the plurality of electrode devices; determining whether at least one electrode has completed formation of a corresponding hole in the workpiece; and separating the at least one electrode from the workpiece in response to determining that the at least one electrode has completed formation of the corresponding hole.

    Abstract translation: 放电加工(EDM)系统,控制系统及相关方法。 各种实施例包括用于控制EDM系统中的多个电极装置以在工件中形成孔的控制系统。 控制系统可以被配置为执行处理,包括:启动用于多个电极装置中的每一个的孔形成程序; 确定至少一个电极是否已经完成在所述工件中形成相应的孔; 以及响应于确定所述至少一个电极已经完成相应孔的形成而将所述至少一个电极与所述工件分离。

    System and methods for electric discharge machining

    公开(公告)号:US11483002B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-25

    申请号:US15440088

    申请日:2017-02-23

    Abstract: A multi-loop controller component for an electric discharge machining (EDM) system includes a plurality of power loop circuits coupled to an output of a power supply of the EDM system and configured to receive DC electric power from the power supply. Each power loop circuits electrically-isolated from other power loop circuits. The multi-loop controller component also includes a plurality of transistors. Each transistor is coupled to a respective power loop circuit and is configured to switch between an ON state and an OFF state to generate a pulse of the DC electric power through the respective power loop circuit. In addition, the multi-loop controller component has a drive controller coupled to the plurality of transistors. The drive controller is configured to transmit at least one control signal to at least one of the transistors to facilitate switching the transistor between the ON state and the OFF state.

    ELECTRODES FOR AND METHODS OF ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING

    公开(公告)号:US20190091783A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-28

    申请号:US16200875

    申请日:2018-11-27

    Abstract: Electrodes for and methods of electrical discharge machining are provided. For example, a method for forming a feature in a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component comprises repeatedly advancing an electrode into and retracting the electrode from the CMC component until a desired depth is reached, where the electrode has a head end, a tip end, and a shaft extending from the head end to the tip end. The shaft has a first side and a second side each recessed inward such that the head end and the tip end are wider than the shaft. A method for forming a feature in a CMC component also may include feeding a dielectric fluid into the feature utilizing the recessed sides. In some embodiments, electrodes may include a shaft extending from a head end to a tip end and a central plane, where the shaft is recessed widthwise toward the central plane.

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