Patents Assigned to The United States of America as represented by the United Stated Department of Energy
  • Patent number: 4202739
    Abstract: Deburring, polishing, surface forming and the like are carried out by electrochemical machining with conformable electrode means including an electrically conducting and an insulating web. The surface of the work to be processed is covered by a deformable electrically insulating web or cloth which is perforated and conforms with the work. The web is covered by a deformable perforated electrically conducting screen electrode which also conforms with, and is insulated from, the work by the insulating web. An electrolyte is conducted through the electrode and insulating web and along the work through a perforated elastic member which engages the electrode under pressure pressing the electrode and web against the work. High current under low voltage is conducted betwen the electrode and work through the insulator, removing material from the work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United Stated Department of Energy
    Inventors: Tibor Csakvary, Robert E. Fromson