Abstract:
A tool is provided for use in processing a pre-formed channel within an electrically conductive component in order to reduce and/or inspect local protrusions left on the surface of the channel by the initial channel forming process, the tool comprising: a probe including a stem that is elongate in an axial direction and is configured to be inserted into the channel, and at least one electrode formed on the stem that is electrically isolated from the stem; a DC electric power supply, configured to establish an electric potential between the at least one electrode and the electrically conductive component in which the channel is formed; and an electrolyte solution supply configured to provide a flow of electrolyte solution into the channel.
Abstract:
Provided is an electrode capable of increasing a degree of freedom in machining shape with a simple structure, an electrochemical machining apparatus using the electrode, an electrochemical machining method, and a product machined by the method. An electrode 4 has a core tube 41 formed of a material by which a second hole 101b having a direction or a curvature different from that of a first hole 101a having a predetermined curvature can be formed continuously from the first hole 101a and a coating 42 fixed to an outer periphery of the core tube 41.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electrode arrangement for the defined rounding or deburring of edges of electrically conductive components, in particular turbine components, by means of electrochemical machining with at least one working electrode (5), which has a tubular electrode carrier, through which an electrolyte inflow line (10) is provided, the electrode carrier having on the front end a closure (13, 18), which is arranged such that the electrolyte inflow line in the axial direction of the electrode carrier is closed, and at least one outlet opening (19) being arranged in the radial direction. Also disclosed is a self-centering electrode arrangement and an installation for the defined rounding or deburring of edges of electrically conductive components by means of electrochemical machining with at least one corresponding electrode arrangement and also a method using the electrode arrangements and the described installation.
Abstract:
An electrode suitable for use as hydrogen-evolving cathode in electrolytic processes is obtained by thermal decomposition of a precursor consisting of an acetic solution of nitrates of ruthenium, and optionally of rare earths. The electrode displays a low cathodic hydrogen evolution overpotential, an improved tolerance to current reversal phenomena and a high duration in industrial operating conditions.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to iridium oxide based catalysts for use as anode catalysts in PEM water electrolysis. The claimed composite catalyst materials comprise iridium oxide (IrO2) and optionally ruthenium oxide (RuO2) in combination with a high surface area inorganic oxide (for example TiO2, Al2O3, ZrO2 and mixtures thereof). The inorganic oxide has a BET surface area in the range of 50 to 400 m2/g, a water solubility of lower than 0.15 g/l and is present in a quantity of less than 20 wt. % based on the total weight of the catalyst. The claimed catalyst materials are characterised by a low oxygen overvoltage and long lifetime in water electrolysis. The catalysts are used in electrodes, catalyst-coated membranes and membrane-electrode-assemblies for PEM electrolyzers as well as in regenerative fuel cells (RFC), sensors, and other electrochemical devices.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tool electrode for the electrochemical machining of workpieces, particularly for components for fluid bearings with the following processing steps: (a) Providing an electrode body made of a conductive base material which has an essentially smooth surface; (b) Coating the surface of the electrode body with an insulating material; (c) Removing the insulating material from locations on the surface of the electrode body that correspond to a pattern which is to be formed on the surface of the piece by means of electromechanical machining.
Abstract:
A method of and apparatus for controlling electric discharge machining in which a machining gap formed between a tool electrode and a workpiece is maintained at an essentially constant size based on a reference servo-feed voltage, and in which a jump action, for moving a tool electrode up and away from a workpiece, and returning it to a position close to the workpiece is controlled. The reference servo-feed voltage and conditions for jump action are optimally set to required values during machining according to the discharge stability. The discharge stability is obtained by comparing the actual values of characteristics required for specifying gap condition, e.g., waiting time for a discharge to occur, the voltage during the waiting time, discharge frequency, to the corresponding theoretical values. The theoretical values are calculated in part according to given machining conditions. Therefore, even when machining conditions change as machining progresses, jump action and servo-feed action are properly controlled.
Abstract:
An electric discharge machine with a turning or touch-up of the electrode uses an auxiliary tool for cutting or chiseling within an auxiliary tool holder which is mounted in the tank and includes a reference sphere for determining the electrode's shape. The auxiliary tool can include an assembly of several mechanical tools mounted symmetrically.
Abstract:
An electrochemical fine processing apparatus for electrochemically performing an adding processing and a removing processing of a substance such as a metal or a polymer in a solution in order to produce a structure having a high aspect ratio. Removing electrodes for applying an electric potential opposite to that applied to an addition electrode are disposed around the addition electrode, whereby an excess portion of metal or polymer film pattern can be scraped electrochemically. In addition, alternate electric potential pulses are applied successively to the addition electrode and then to the removing electrodes. It becomes possible to form on the support a structure with sharp pattern edge portions and a high aspect ratio.
Abstract:
An electrode for use in an electric spark machine has recording means integral therewith which stores an electrode information unique to the electrode. The electric spark machine reads the electrode information when the electrode is mounted thereon and stores it in a memory. The electric spark machine operates according to a machining program contained in the electrode information read from the memory while correcting misalignment of the electrode according to misalignment information contained in the electrode information.