Abstract: A method is provided comprising identifying an alignment point of a workpiece; positioning a first end of an electrode in the direction of the alignment point of the workpiece; applying a first voltage to the electrode wherein the applied first voltage generates a spark; rotating the electrode in a first direction; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a first distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the first voltage creates a first orifice section; applying a second voltage to the electrode and modifying one or more operational parameters of the electrode; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a second distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the second voltage causes formation of at least a second orifice section; wherein the first and second orifice sections cooperate to form an orifice comprising a first flow area and a second flow area.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising identifying an alignment point of a workpiece; positioning a first end of an electrode in the direction of the alignment point of the workpiece; applying a first voltage to the electrode wherein the applied first voltage generates a spark; rotating the electrode in a first direction; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a first distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the first voltage creates a first orifice section; applying a second voltage to the electrode and modifying one or more operational parameters of the electrode; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a second distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the second voltage causes formation of at least a second orifice section; wherein the first and second orifice sections cooperate to form an orifice comprising a first flow area and a second flow area.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising identifying an alignment point of a workpiece; positioning a first end of an electrode in the direction of the alignment point of the workpiece; applying a first voltage to the electrode wherein the applied first voltage generates a spark; rotating the electrode in a first direction; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a first distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the first voltage creates a first orifice section; applying a second voltage to the electrode and modifying one or more operational parameters of the electrode; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a second distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the second voltage causes formation of at least a second orifice section; wherein the first and second orifice sections cooperate to form an orifice comprising a first flow area and a second flow area.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising identifying an alignment point of a workpiece; positioning a first end of an electrode in the direction of the alignment point of the workpiece; applying a first voltage to the electrode wherein the applied first voltage generates a spark; rotating the electrode in a first direction; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a first distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the first voltage creates a first orifice section; applying a second voltage to the electrode and modifying one or more operational parameters of the electrode; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a second distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the second voltage causes formation of at least a second orifice section; wherein the first and second orifice sections cooperate to form an orifice comprising a first flow area and a second flow area.

Abstract: A electrical discharge machining apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may have an electrode, an actuator configured to advance the electrode, and a power supply. The apparatus may also have a controller in communication with the actuator and the power supply. The controller may be configured to negatively charge the electrode, and regulate the actuator to advance the negatively charged electrode toward a positively charged workpiece, thereby initiating erosion of the positively charged workpiece. The controller may also be configured to positively charge the electrode and negatively charge the workpiece to erode the electrode to a desired condition after workpiece erosion has been initiated. The controller may also be configured to continue advancing the electrode toward the workpiece after the electrode has been eroded to the desired condition.

Abstract: A electrical discharge machining apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may have an electrode, an actuator configured to advance the electrode, and a power supply. The apparatus may also have a controller in communication with the actuator and the power supply. The controller may be configured to negatively charge the electrode, and regulate the actuator to advance the negatively charged electrode toward a positively charged workpiece, thereby initiating erosion of the positively charged workpiece. The controller may also be configured to positively charge the electrode and negatively charge the workpiece to erode the electrode to a desired condition after workpiece erosion has been initiated. The controller may also be configured to continue advancing the electrode toward the workpiece after the electrode has been eroded to the desired condition.

Abstract: A connector for positioning at a circuit board is disclosed. The connector includes a hollow base and a number of contact points. The hollow base enables the connector to firmly sit at the circuit board and encompasses an electronic device therein. The contact points are at the bottom surface of the hollow base for electrically coupling with the circuit board. Another combination type connector is also disclosed. The combination type connector includes an external connector and an internal connector. The external connector includes a hollow base and a number of first contact points at its bottom surface. The hollow base enables the connector to firmly sit at the circuit board and encompasses an electronic device on the circuit board. The first contact points are electrically coupled with the circuit board. The internal connector is at the hollow base of the external connector and has the second contact points for electrically connecting with the circuit board.