Abstract: An EDM machine includes a machine head, a wire guide, a machining wire extending from the wire guide to the machine head, a rotary table mounted to a first surface and a fixed table mounted to the rotary table, and a fixture mounted to the fixed table. The fixture includes a mounting portion substantially circumscribing the fixture. The mounting portion further includes a mounting surface. The mounting surface is closer to a first surface than an upper surface of the fixed table.

Abstract: An EDM machine includes a machine head, a wire guide, a machining wire extending from the wire guide to the machine head, a rotary table mounted to a first surface and a fixed table mounted to the rotary table, and a fixture mounted to the fixed table. The fixture includes a mounting portion substantially circumscribing the fixture. The mounting portion further includes a mounting surface. The mounting surface is closer to a first surface than an upper surface of the fixed table.

Abstract: An alignment tie rod device for connecting multiple components from generally opposite directions includes a shaft extending along a centerline. A first structure of the device includes opposing first and second rims and a base portion spanning between the rims. The base portion and rims define a channel that extends substantially normal to the centerline. A hole in the base portion is centered between the rims and communicates through the base portion for receipt of the shaft. An anti-rotation feature disposed operably within the channel is rigidly engaged to and projects radially outward from the shaft in diametrically opposed direction. The feature has diametrically opposite, arcuate, edges each having a radius of curvature that is substantially greater than a distance measured between the rims.

Abstract: An EDM machine includes a machine head, a wire guide, a machining wire extending from the wire guide to the machine head, a rotary table mounted to a first surface and a fixed table mounted to the rotary table, and a fixture mounted to the fixed table. The fixture includes a mounting portion substantially circumscribing the fixture. The mounting portion further includes a mounting surface. The mounting surface is closer to a first surface than an upper surface of the fixed table.

Abstract: A method for forming a brazed joint between a first part having a first surface and a second part having a second surface may comprise applying at least two beads of braze filler at either of the first surface and the second surface, and assembling the first surface and the second surface to define a shiplap interface therebetween. The shiplap interface may terminate at a first terminus and a second terminus, and may include a first cavity and a second cavity. One of the beads of braze filler may be localized at the first cavity and the other may be localized at the second cavity. The method may further comprise melting each of the beads of braze filler to a braze liquid, and allowing the braze liquid to flow through the shiplap interface from the first cavity towards the first terminus, and from the second cavity towards the second terminus.

Abstract: An alignment tie rod device for connecting multiple components from generally opposite directions includes a shaft extending along a centerline. A first structure of the device includes opposing first and second rims and a base portion spanning between the rims. The base portion and rims define a channel that extends substantially normal to the centerline. A hole in the base portion is centered between the rims and communicates through the base portion for receipt of the shaft. An anti-rotation feature disposed operably within the channel is rigidly engaged to and projects radially outward from the shaft in diametrically opposed direction. The feature has diametrically opposite, arcuate, edges each having a radius of curvature that is substantially greater than a distance measured between the rims.

Abstract: An EDM machine includes a machine head, a wire guide, a machining wire extending from the wire guide to the machine head, a rotary table mounted to a first surface and a fixed table mounted to the rotary table, and a fixture mounted to the fixed table. The fixture includes a mounting portion substantially circumscribing the fixture. The mounting portion further includes a mounting surface. The mounting surface is closer to a first surface than an upper surface of the fixed table.

Abstract: A method for forming a brazed joint between a first part having a first surface and a second part having a second surface may comprise applying at least two beads of braze filler at either of the first surface and the second surface, and assembling the first surface and the second surface to define a shiplap interface therebetween. The shiplap interface may terminate at a first terminus and a second terminus, and may include a first cavity and a second cavity. One of the beads of braze filler may be localized at the first cavity and the other may be localized at the second cavity. The method may further comprise melting each of the beads of braze filler to a braze liquid, and allowing the braze liquid to flow through the shiplap interface from the first cavity towards the first terminus, and from the second cavity towards the second terminus.