B23H3/04

System and method for machining workpiece and article machined therefrom

A system is configured for machining a workpiece (100), the workpiece includes an interior surface (110) that defines an internal passage (112). The system includes an electrode (116) located within the internal passage and electrically isolated from the workpiece, an electrolyte supply, a power supply, and a remover. The electrolyte supply is configured for circulating an electrolyte in a gap between the electrode and the workpiece. The power supply is configured for applying a voltage between the electrode and the workpiece to facilitate smoothing the interior surface. The remover is configured for completely removing the electrode from within the internal passage after smoothing the interior surface.

DUAL HEAD PECM
20230347429 · 2023-11-02 ·

In some examples, a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) system including a first tool body including a first electrode defining a working surface at a distal end of the tool axis configured to face a workpiece and a second tool body including a second electrode defining a working surface at a distal end of the tool axis configured to face a workpiece. The system includes a mechanical system configured to position the working surface of the first tool body relative to the workpiece and configured to position the working surface of the second tool body relative to the workpiece. The system includes an electrolyte system configured to supply electrolyte to a first interelectrode gap and a second interelectrode gap and a power supply configured to generate a pulsed direct current between the first tool body and the workpiece and the second tool body and the workpiece.

DUAL HEAD PECM
20230347429 · 2023-11-02 ·

In some examples, a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) system including a first tool body including a first electrode defining a working surface at a distal end of the tool axis configured to face a workpiece and a second tool body including a second electrode defining a working surface at a distal end of the tool axis configured to face a workpiece. The system includes a mechanical system configured to position the working surface of the first tool body relative to the workpiece and configured to position the working surface of the second tool body relative to the workpiece. The system includes an electrolyte system configured to supply electrolyte to a first interelectrode gap and a second interelectrode gap and a power supply configured to generate a pulsed direct current between the first tool body and the workpiece and the second tool body and the workpiece.

NON-ELECTROLYTIC DEPOSITION OF ELECTRODE FOR PULSED ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING
20230347431 · 2023-11-02 ·

The disclosure describes a method for manufacturing a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) tool that includes forming an electrode on a surface of a support substrate. The support substrate includes an electrically non-conductive material. The electrode includes one or more layers of an electrically conductive material and defines a working surface configured to face a workpiece.

NON-ELECTROLYTIC DEPOSITION OF ELECTRODE FOR PULSED ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING
20230347431 · 2023-11-02 ·

The disclosure describes a method for manufacturing a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) tool that includes forming an electrode on a surface of a support substrate. The support substrate includes an electrically non-conductive material. The electrode includes one or more layers of an electrically conductive material and defines a working surface configured to face a workpiece.

AUTOMATED ITERATIVE ELECTRODE FABRICATION FOR PULSED ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING

The disclosure describes a method for defining an electrode of a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) tool that is performed by one or more processors. The method includes receiving workpiece measurement data representative of a machined surface of a machined workpiece. The machined workpiece has been machined by a working surface of an initial electrode. The method includes identifying a set of dimensional differences between the workpiece measurement data and workpiece model data representative of a finished surface of a master workpiece. The method includes updating, based on the set of dimensional differences, initial electrode model data representative of the working surface of the initial electrode and outputting the updated electrode model data.

AUTOMATED ITERATIVE ELECTRODE FABRICATION FOR PULSED ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING

The disclosure describes a method for defining an electrode of a pulsed electrochemical machining (pECM) tool that is performed by one or more processors. The method includes receiving workpiece measurement data representative of a machined surface of a machined workpiece. The machined workpiece has been machined by a working surface of an initial electrode. The method includes identifying a set of dimensional differences between the workpiece measurement data and workpiece model data representative of a finished surface of a master workpiece. The method includes updating, based on the set of dimensional differences, initial electrode model data representative of the working surface of the initial electrode and outputting the updated electrode model data.

ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BLISK USING ELECTRODE ARRAY

The present disclosure provides an electrochemical machining device and a method for a blisk using an electrode array, which relate to the technical field of electrochemical machining. The electrochemical machining device comprises an outer ring-shaped rotating ring, an inner ring-shaped base and a plurality of cathode rods. An inner diameter of the outer ring-shaped rotating ring is larger than an outer diameter of the inner ring-shaped base, and an inner diameter of the inner ring-shaped base is larger than an outer diameter of the blisk. The outer ring-shaped rotating ring and the inner ring-shaped base are coaxially arranged. Middle parts of the cathode rods are connected with the inner ring-shaped base, outer ends of the cathode rods are rotatably connected with the outer ring-shaped rotating ring, and inner ends of the cathode rods are provided with trepanning cathode pieces or radial feeding electrodes.

ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BLISK USING ELECTRODE ARRAY

The present disclosure provides an electrochemical machining device and a method for a blisk using an electrode array, which relate to the technical field of electrochemical machining. The electrochemical machining device comprises an outer ring-shaped rotating ring, an inner ring-shaped base and a plurality of cathode rods. An inner diameter of the outer ring-shaped rotating ring is larger than an outer diameter of the inner ring-shaped base, and an inner diameter of the inner ring-shaped base is larger than an outer diameter of the blisk. The outer ring-shaped rotating ring and the inner ring-shaped base are coaxially arranged. Middle parts of the cathode rods are connected with the inner ring-shaped base, outer ends of the cathode rods are rotatably connected with the outer ring-shaped rotating ring, and inner ends of the cathode rods are provided with trepanning cathode pieces or radial feeding electrodes.

MULTI-CHANNEL ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BLISK
20230339031 · 2023-10-26 ·

Disclosed are a multi-channel electrochemical machining device and method for a blisk, and relate to the technical field of blisk electrochemical machining. The multi-channel electrochemical machining device for a blisk comprises an electrolytic bath used for accommodating an electrolyte, a blisk workpiece, a tube electrode and a top cover plate. The top cover plate is located above the blisk workpiece. An electrolysis chamber used for the tube electrode to electrolyze the blisk workpiece is formed between the lower surface of the top cover plate and the surface of the blisk workpiece. The electrolysis chamber communicates with the electrolytic bath. A drainage seam communicating the electrolysis chamber and the electrolytic bath along the axial direction of the blisk workpiece is formed in the upper surface of the top cover plate.