B23B37/00

High-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting method

A high-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting method includes steps of: (1) installing an ultrasonic vibration apparatus on a machine tool, and stimulating a cutting tool to generate a transverse vibration, so as to realize varieties of machining processes; (2) realizing an interrupted cutting process by setting cutting parameters and vibration parameters to satisfy an interrupted cutting conditions; and (3) turning on the ultrasonic vibration apparatus and the machine tool, and starting a high-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting process. High-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting is able to be realized through the above steps during machining of difficult-to-machine materials in aviation and aerospace fields. A cutting speed is enhanced significantly, and exceeds a critical cutting speed of a conventional ultrasonic vibration cutting method and an elliptical ultrasonic vibration cutting method and even a high speed range of a traditional cutting method.

High-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting method

A high-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting method includes steps of: (1) installing an ultrasonic vibration apparatus on a machine tool, and stimulating a cutting tool to generate a transverse vibration, so as to realize varieties of machining processes; (2) realizing an interrupted cutting process by setting cutting parameters and vibration parameters to satisfy an interrupted cutting conditions; and (3) turning on the ultrasonic vibration apparatus and the machine tool, and starting a high-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting process. High-speed precision interrupted ultrasonic vibration cutting is able to be realized through the above steps during machining of difficult-to-machine materials in aviation and aerospace fields. A cutting speed is enhanced significantly, and exceeds a critical cutting speed of a conventional ultrasonic vibration cutting method and an elliptical ultrasonic vibration cutting method and even a high speed range of a traditional cutting method.

Method of providing a corrosion barrier between dissimilar metals with an epoxy insulator

A method for providing a corrosion-resistant barrier between bolted dissimilar metals comprising the steps of disposing epoxy adhesive tape on at least one of a first and second metal member, curing the epoxy adhesive tape, applying a corrosion-resistant layer to the first and second metal members, and bolting the first and second metal members together such that the cured epoxy adhesive tape is positioned between the first and second metal members.

COUPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A SPINDLE APPARATUS OF A MACHINE TOOL
20170080537 · 2017-03-23 ·

The present invention relates to a coupling system for use at a spindle apparatus of a machine tool, comprising an energy transmission unit with a transmitter coil unit for the contact-free transmission of electrical energy to a receiver coil unit of a tool interface unit with an electrical load and a tool interface portion for accommodation in a tool support of a work spindle of the spindle apparatus, and a coupling interface unit having an interface body element attachable to the spindle apparatus and a second coupling element which is configured to be coupled to a first coupling element of the energy transmission unit by means of a releasable connection.

CLOSED-LOOP METALWORKING SYSTEM
20170066061 · 2017-03-09 · ·

A closed-loop machining system that includes a rotating spindle assembly having a body, a tool holder connected to the body, an ultrasonic machining module connected to the tool holder, and a power supply for powering the module; a processor for controlling the operation of the closed-loop machining system; a safety and compatibility bridge linking the ultrasonic machining module to the processor, wherein the safety and compatibility bridge further includes an electrical connection between the ultrasonic machining module and the processor; and at least one microprocessor located in or associated with the ultrasonic machining module for enabling and processing communication between the ultrasonic machining module and the processor.

CLOSED-LOOP METALWORKING SYSTEM
20170066061 · 2017-03-09 · ·

A closed-loop machining system that includes a rotating spindle assembly having a body, a tool holder connected to the body, an ultrasonic machining module connected to the tool holder, and a power supply for powering the module; a processor for controlling the operation of the closed-loop machining system; a safety and compatibility bridge linking the ultrasonic machining module to the processor, wherein the safety and compatibility bridge further includes an electrical connection between the ultrasonic machining module and the processor; and at least one microprocessor located in or associated with the ultrasonic machining module for enabling and processing communication between the ultrasonic machining module and the processor.

PARTIAL SEPARATION CONTINUOUS HIGH-SPEED ULTRASONIC VIBRATION MACHINING METHOD

A partial separation continuous high-speed ultrasonic vibration machining method is provided, which belongs to the technical field of machining. Through the method, partial separation continuous high-speed ultrasonic vibration machining further breaks through a limitation on a critical feed rate on the basis of breaking through a critical cutting speed in complete separation intermittent high-speed ultrasonic vibration machining, which can achieve dynamically variable cutting thicknesses through transverse vibration or transverse component vibration during continuous cutting of a cutting edge, so that wave ridge structures are formed on a chip bottom surface and a machined surface to cause completely new partial separation of wave ridge on a cutting interface, to facilitate entering of cutting liquid into a cutting area, and to reduce cutting force and cutting heat during machining. The method significantly improves the material removal rate and prolongs the tool life.

PARTIAL SEPARATION CONTINUOUS HIGH-SPEED ULTRASONIC VIBRATION MACHINING METHOD

A partial separation continuous high-speed ultrasonic vibration machining method is provided, which belongs to the technical field of machining. Through the method, partial separation continuous high-speed ultrasonic vibration machining further breaks through a limitation on a critical feed rate on the basis of breaking through a critical cutting speed in complete separation intermittent high-speed ultrasonic vibration machining, which can achieve dynamically variable cutting thicknesses through transverse vibration or transverse component vibration during continuous cutting of a cutting edge, so that wave ridge structures are formed on a chip bottom surface and a machined surface to cause completely new partial separation of wave ridge on a cutting interface, to facilitate entering of cutting liquid into a cutting area, and to reduce cutting force and cutting heat during machining. The method significantly improves the material removal rate and prolongs the tool life.