Abstract: Erosion electrodes and associated devices, systems, and methods for providing improved performance during a process driven by FEED and facilitated by fluid flushing of a worksite is disclosed. Use of erosion electrodes having varying cross-sectional geometries result in customizable channels, within which the FEED process may proceed, improving efficiency and efficacy of the process as the erosion electrode is advanced longitudinally into a workpiece.
Abstract: The hand-held electro-discharge machining fastener removal device of this invention brings an EDM electrode and its supporting ground pin and dielectric fluid structure to a fastener in a workpiece, such as an aircraft fuselage. The hand-held device brings the dielectric fluid, power supply, and control system structure to the fastener in a compact tool to permit EDM machining to be brought to large structures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 21, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2012
Assignee:
Perfect Point EDM Corp.
Inventors:
Kenneth Gold, Mervyn Rudgley, Michael Gibbons, James T. Legge, Richard K. Gerlach