Power operated tool, namely, a mechanical component placed
in an abrasive jet cutting machine that is used to tilt the
tip of a high pressure jet cutting nozzle for the purpose of
controlling the angle of the cut surface.
2.
INTEGRATION OF PLASMA PROCESSING AND ROBOTIC PATH PLANNING
The present invention features a computer-implemented method of planning a processing path relative to a three-dimensional workpiece for a plasma arc cutting system coupled to a robotic arm. The method includes receiving input data from a user comprising (i) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) data for specifying a desired part to be processed from the three-dimensional workpiece, and (ii) one or more desired parameters for operating the plasma arc cutting system. A plurality of features of the desired part to be formed on the three-dimensional workpiece are identified based on the CAD data. The method also includes dynamically filtering a library of cut charts based on the plurality of features and the desired operating parameters to determine a recommended cut chart for processing the plurality of features. The method further includes generating the processing path based on the recommended cut chart and the plurality of features to be formed.
A nozzle assembly (104) is attached to an agricultural implement (103) comprising a liquid jet soil processing system (102). The nozzle assembly (104) includes a frame (202) configured to detachably mount to the agricultural implement (103) and a cutting head (208) connected to the frame (202). The nozzle assembly (104) also includes a secondary nozzle (216) connected to the frame (202) and disposed distal to the cutting head (208) relative to a direction of travel of the nozzle assembly (104). The nozzle assembly (104) further includes a ground translation device (206) connected to the frame (202). A tuning unit of the nozzle assembly (104) dynamically connects the cutting head (208), the secondary nozzle (216) and the ground translation device (206) to the frame (202). The tuning unit is configured to maintain the cutting head (208) substantially perpendicular to the field surface along a vertical axis as the ground translation device (206) travels across the field.
An additive supply apparatus for a high-pressure liquid jet system is provided. The additive supply apparatus includes a processing head having a central bore extending along a central longitudinal axis of the processing head from a proximal end to a distal end. The additive supply apparatus also includes a first aperture fluidly connected to the central bore to supply a fluid jet to flow longitudinally within the processing head, a second aperture fluidly connected to the central bore to supply a flow of gas to the processing head, and a third aperture fluidly connected to the central bore to supply a flow of an additive fluid to the processing head. The additive supply apparatus further includes a fluid mixing insert disposed within the central bore and fluidly connected to the first, second and third apertures, and a mixing tube in fluid communication with and downstream from the fluid mixing insert.
A nozzle assembly is attached to an agricultural implement comprising a liquid jet soil processing system. The nozzle assembly includes a frame configured to detachably mount to the agricultural implement and a cutting head connected to the frame. The nozzle assembly also includes a secondary nozzle connected to the frame and disposed distal to the cutting head relative to a direction of travel of the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly further includes a ground translation device connected to the frame. A tuning unit of the nozzle assembly dynamically connects the cutting head, the secondary nozzle and the ground translation device to the frame. The tuning unit is configured to maintain the cutting head substantially perpendicular to the field surface along a vertical axis as the ground translation device travels across the field.
A nozzle for a laser processing system is provided. A primary passage extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the nozzle body along a central longitudinal axis. At least one auxiliary passage is located within the body of the nozzle adjacent to the primary passage while substantially fluidly isolated from the primary passage. At least one conduit is located proximate the distal end of the body and in fluid communication with the at least one auxiliary passage. The at least one auxiliary passage is configured to flow a secondary fluid through the body of the nozzle in a first direction to impinge on a surface of the at least one conduit that is proximate the primary passage. The at least one conduit is configured to redirect the secondary fluid toward an exterior surface of the body in a second direction.
B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
B23K 37/003 - Cooling means for welding or cutting
8.
DIRECTED COOLANT FLOWS IN A NOZZLE FOR A LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM
A nozzle for a laser processing system is provided. A primary passage extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the nozzle body along a central longitudinal axis. At least one auxiliary passage is located within the body of the nozzle adjacent to the primary passage while substantially fluidly isolated from the primary passage. At least one conduit is located proximate the distal end of the body and in fluid communication with the at least one auxiliary passage. The at least one auxiliary passage is configured to flow a secondary fluid through the body of the nozzle in a first direction to impinge on a surface of the at least one conduit that is proximate the primary passage. The at least one conduit is configured to redirect the secondary fluid toward an exterior surface of the body in a second direction.
B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
A lead connector is provided for connecting a plasma torch lead of a plasma arc torch to a power supply of a plasma cutting system. The lead connector includes a base portion, a central conduit disposed in the base portion, where the central conduit is configured to carry a gas and a torch current to the plasma arc torch, and multiple pins disposed radially about a center of the central conduit. The pins are located at a radius of between about 0.4 inches and about 0.65 inches from the center of the central conduit on a radial plane of the base portion. The pins include one or more pilot carrying pins and one or more control signal pins located from about 27 degrees to about 64 degrees and from about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees, respectively, about the center of the central conduit on the radial plane.
An abrasive suspension jet cutting system, the system includes a cutting head. The cutting head has a feed assembly, nozzle and acceleration cavity therebetween. The feed assembly has a slurry orifice and a shielding fluid orifice. Within the acceleration cavity abrasive slurry and shielding fluid are accelerated together from the slurry orifice to the nozzle while maintaining a shielding fluid barrier substantially unmixed with the abrasive slurry around the abrasive slurry. The cutting head is further configured to have both the slurry and shielding fluid pass substantially unmixed through the nozzle thereby limiting nozzle wear. A wear control system is provided to reduce wear of the nozzle and other system components during start and stop. The system may further include a reclamation system that collects and reclaims used abrasive particles and fluid and returns them back to the cutting head to be reused thereby reducing system operational costs.
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B24C 9/00 - Appurtenances of abrasive blasting machines or devices, e.g. working chambers, arrangements for handling used abrasive material
Waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; component parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, plasma arc torches, electrical power supplies for plasma arc cutting machines, water supplies for plasma arc cutting machines, gas consoles for plasma arc cutting machines, electrical leads for plasma arc cutting machines, electrical control panels for plasma arc cutting machines, noise and pollution suppressors for plasma arc cutting machines, and replacement parts therefor; high-temperature cutting machines featuring lasers for cutting, sold as a unit; component parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, and cylinders; machines and machine tools for the cutting, marking, scoring, and forming of materials; consumable component parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, torches, torch cartridges, nozzles, electrodes, retaining caps, swirl rings, shields for use in torches, shield caps for use in torches, deflectors for use in torches, cooling tubes for use in torches, and o-rings for use in torches; cutting heads being parts of power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, cutting machines; component parts for power operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, abrasive pots; high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment being cutting machines, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment being mechanical discharging hoppers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electric arc cutting machines and tools; plasma arc cutting machines; electric arc machines and tools for cutting and marking materials; plasma arc machines for cutting and marking materials; electric arc torches; plasma arc torches; replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Electronic, electrical, and computer-generated controls in the nature of computer hardware and downloadable computer software for electric arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; electrical power supplies for electric arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; electronic, electrical, and computer-generated controls in the nature of computer hardware and downloadable computer software for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; electrical power supplies for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor.
14.
ARC-EROSION RESISTANT NOZZLES FOR PLASMA ARC MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS
A nozzle for a gas-cooled plasma arc torch is provided. The nozzle includes a nozzle body formed from a first metal. The nozzle body comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion extending along a longitudinal axis. The distal portion of the nozzle body comprises a first bore. The nozzle also includes an arc transition component formed from a second metal. The arc transition component is coupled to the distal portion of the nozzle body and comprises a second bore configured to substantially align with the first bore when the arc transition component is coupled to the nozzle body. The second metal of the arc transition component comprises a noble metal and the second metal is different from the first metal.
A nozzle for a gas-cooled plasma arc torch is provided. The nozzle includes a nozzle body formed from a first metal. The nozzle body comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion extending along a longitudinal axis. The distal portion of the nozzle body comprises a first bore. The nozzle also includes an arc transition component formed from a second metal. The arc transition component is coupled to the distal portion of the nozzle body and comprises a second bore configured to substantially align with the first bore when the arc transition component is coupled to the nozzle body. The second metal of the arc transition component comprises a noble metal and the second metal is different from the first metal.
A liquid coolant tube for a plasma arc cutting torch including a hollow elongated inner body shaped to translate within a hollow elongated outer body. The hollow elongated outer body of the liquid coolant tube is shaped to fixedly connect to the plasma arc cutting torch and includes a set of electrode guides. An external surface of the hollow elongated outer body and the set of electrode guides partially define a set of coolant flow channels between the set of electrode guides. The set of electrode guides are shaped to facilitate alignment of an electrode within the plasma arc cutting torch.
A double nozzle for a laser processing head includes an inner body portion having an interior surface defining a bore for passing a laser beam, a first interface surface near a distal end of the inner body portion, the first interface surface including a plurality of channels, and an exterior surface near a proximal end of the inner body portion and shaped to engage the laser processing head. Each channel includes interior and exterior linear edges in a cross-section that passes though a central longitudinal axis of the double nozzle. The double nozzle also includes an outer body portion connected to the inner body portion. The outer body portion defines a jet surface, which together with the plurality of channels defines a corresponding plurality of auxiliary fluid flow paths about the bore and between the inner body portion and the outer body portion.
B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
18.
LIQUID JET CUTTING HEAD SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
An operational monitoring system for use with a liquid jet cutting system can include an accelerometer coupled to a cutting head of the liquid jet cutting system. The accelerometer can be configured to generate motion data associated with movement of the cutting head. The system can include a computing device operably connected to the accelerometer and having a memory and a processor. The memory can store a planned data set including expected parameters associated with movement of the cutting head along a planned cut path. In some embodiments, the computing device is configured to receive the motion data from the accelerometer and correlate the motion data to the planned data set.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
19.
GAS SUPPLY FOR A PLASMA ARC MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM
A gas supply system is provided for a gas-cooled plasma arc material processing system. The gas supply system includes a gas pressure control valve disposed relative to a gas-cooled plasma arc torch in the plasma arc material processing system and a gas selector valve fluidly connected to (i) at least two gas supplies and (ii) a torch lead coupled to the plasma arc torch. The gas selector valve located upstream from both the torch lead and the gas pressure control valve. The gas supply system also includes a switching device operably connected to the gas selector valve. The switching device is configured to manipulate a position of the gas selector valve to supply a gas from one of the at least two gas supplies to the plasma arc torch via the lead.
A gas supply system is provided for a gas-cooled plasma arc material processing system. The gas supply system includes a gas pressure control valve disposed relative to a gas-cooled plasma arc torch in the plasma arc material processing system and a gas selector valve fluidly connected to (i) at least two gas supplies and (ii) a torch lead coupled to the plasma arc torch. The gas selector valve located upstream from both the torch lead and the gas pressure control valve. The gas supply system also includes a switching device operably connected to the gas selector valve. The switching device is configured to manipulate a position of the gas selector valve to supply a gas from one of the at least two gas supplies to the plasma arc torch via the lead.
An electrode for a liquid-cooled plasma arc torch is provided that includes a torch body and a cathodic element. The electrode includes an electrode body having a proximal end and a distal end extending along a central longitudinal axis. The electrode also includes a retention region located at the proximal end of the electrode body. The retention region is shaped to engage a first portion of the torch body for retaining the electrode within the torch body. The electrode additionally includes a current interface region located axially proximal to the retention region on the electrode body. The current interface region configured to slidably engage a second portion of the torch body while electrically communicating with the cathodic element of the plasma arc torch. The electrode further includes a sealing member circumferentially disposed about the electrode body. The sealing member is located axially distal to the current interface region and the retention region.
An abrasive waterjet system in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology includes a cutting head, a catcher downstream from the cutting head, and a conveyance configured to carry slurry including abrasive material and liquid collected from the catcher toward the cutting head. The cutting head includes a jet-forming orifice and a mixing chamber downstream from the jet-forming orifice. The cutting head also includes a slurry inlet through which the mixing chamber receives slurry including abrasive material and liquid collected from the catcher. The abrasive waterjet system can be configured for substantially closed-loop recycling of wet abrasive material. This can be useful, for example, to increase abrasive material utilization efficiency and to decrease abrasive material disposal costs. These and/or other benefits may be realized both in the context of low pressure abrasive waterjet systems and in the context of high pressure abrasive waterjet systems.
B24C 7/00 - Equipment for feeding abrasive materialControlling the flowability, constitution, or other physical characteristics of abrasive blasts
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electric arc cutting machines and tools; plasma arc cutting machines; electric arc machines and tools for cutting and marking materials; plasma arc machines for cutting and marking materials; electric arc torches; plasma arc torches; replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Electronic, electrical, and computer-generated controls in the nature of computer hardware and downloadable computer software for electric arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; electrical power supplies for electric arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; electronic, electrical, and computer-generated controls in the nature of computer hardware and downloadable computer software for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; electrical power supplies for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor
24.
ABRASIVE IDENTIFIERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION ABOUT ABRASIVES IN LIQUID JET CUTTING SYSTEMS
A high-pressure liquid jet cutting system can include a hopper configured to contain an abrasive mixture that includes abrasive and an additive, and a cutting head configured to receive the abrasive mixture from the hopper and introduce the abrasive mixture into a high-pressure liquid jet. The system can further include a sensor configured to detect a characteristic of the abrasive mixture associated with the additive, and one or more processors operably connected to the sensor and configured to determine information about the abrasive based, at least in part, on the detected characteristic. The one or more processors can be configured to adjust or otherwise control operation of one or more components of the high-pressure liquid jet cutting system based, at least in part, on the information to, e.g., improve or optimize system performance.
B24C 7/00 - Equipment for feeding abrasive materialControlling the flowability, constitution, or other physical characteristics of abrasive blasts
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
An electrode for a liquid-cooled plasma arc torch is provided that includes a torch body and a cathodic element. The electrode includes an electrode body having a proximal end and a distal end extending along a central longitudinal axis. The electrode also includes a retention region located at the proximal end of the electrode body. The retention region is shaped to engage a first portion of the torch body for retaining the electrode within the torch body. The electrode additionally includes a current interface region located axially proximal to the retention region on the electrode body. The current interface region configured to slidably engage a second portion of the torch body while electrically communicating with the cathodic element of the plasma arc torch. The electrode further includes a sealing member circumferentially disposed about the electrode body. The sealing member is located axially distal to the current interface region and the retention region.
The invention features a replaceable cartridge for a plasma arc torch. The cartridge includes a cartridge body having a first section and a second section. The first and second sections are joined at an interface to form a substantially hollow chamber. The interface provides a coupling force that secures the first and second sections together. The cartridge also includes an arc constricting member located in the second section; an electrode included within the substantially hollow chamber; and a contact start spring element affixed to the electrode. The spring element imparts a separating force that biases the electrode toward at least one of the first section or the second section of the body. The separating force has a magnitude that is less than a magnitude of the coupling force.
A facility for automated modelling of the cutting process for a particular material to be cut by a beam cutting tool, such as a waterjet cutting system, from empirical data to predict aspects of the waterjet's effect on the workpiece across a range of material thicknesses, across a range of cutting geometries, and across a range of cutting quality levels, all of which may be broader than, and independent of the actual requirements for a target workpiece, is described.
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographsApparatus therefor
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
G05B 19/414 - Structure of the control system, e.g. common controller or multiprocessor systems, interface to servo, programmable interface controller
29.
Configuring signal devices in thermal processing systems
In some aspects, material processing head can include a body; an antenna disposed within the body; a first tag, associated with a first consumable component, disposed within a flux communication zone of the body at a first distance from the antenna, the first tag having a first resonant frequency; and a second tag, associated with a second consumable component, disposed within the flux communication zone of the body at a second distance from the antenna, the second tag having a second resonant frequency that is different than the first resonant frequency, where the first and second resonant frequencies are tuned based upon at least one of: i) a difference between the first distance and the second distance; or ii) a characteristic (e.g., shape) of the flux communication zone in which the first tag and/or the second tag is disposed.
B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
30.
LIQUID PRESSURIZATION PUMP AND SYSTEMS WITH DATA STORAGE
The invention features methods and apparatuses for altering a cutting operation during operation of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system. A pressurized liquid jet cutting system includes a pressurized fluid jet cutting head having a plurality of components. The cutting head further includes a sensor configured to sense an operating condition. The sensor transmits a value of the operating condition to a computing device, which alters a subsequent cutting operation. Further, the fluid jet cutting head is configured to work with a data storage mechanism and a reader, such that the data storage mechanism in contact with a body of the fluid jet cutting head is configured to communicate information to a reader of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system. The information is usable to determine a condition of replacement (e.g., a remaining usable life) of the replaceable component, change an operating pressure, change a cutting speed, or alter another operating parameter of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system.
An adapter for a plasma arc torch comprising a torch body is provided. The adapter includes a body defining a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and at least one protruding portion extending from the proximal end of the body. The at least one protruding portion is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the torch body to physically engage a switch inside of the cavity. The engagement of the switch is adapted to indicate installation of a consumable component in the plasma arc torch.
A torch head for a liquid-cooled plasma arc torch is provided. The torch head includes a torch body and a torch insulator, coupled to the torch body, having a substantially non-conductive insulator body. The torch insulator includes (i) a first liquid coolant channel, disposed within the insulator body, configured to conduct a fluid flow from the torch head into a consumable cartridge along a first preexisting flow path, (ii) a first liquid return channel, disposed within the insulator body, configured to return at least a portion of the fluid flow from the cartridge to the torch head along the first preexisting flow path, and (iii) a gas channel, disposed within the insulator body, configured to conduct a first gas flow from the torch head to the cartridge along a second preexisting flow path. The first and second preexisting flow paths are fluidly isolated from each other.
A method for processing a part from a workpiece using an industrial cutting system. The method includes receiving first data corresponding to the part to be processed from the workpiece using the industrial cutting system. The method further includes receiving second data corresponding to expertise data generated over a time period. The method also includes identifying features of the part based on the first data and the second data. The method further includes generating a part program design including geometry data and processing parameters for at least one of the features of the part. The method also includes processing the part from the workpiece using the industrial cutting system based on the part program design.
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
34.
BACKFLOW DIVERSION DEVICES FOR LIQUID JET CUTTING SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A device for providing abrasive to a cutting head in a liquid jet cutting system can include an abrasive inlet configured to receive abrasive from an abrasive source, an abrasive outlet downstream from the abrasive inlet and configured to provide the abrasive to the cutting head, and a backflow diverter configured to discharge backflow from the device. In some embodiments, the backflow diverter can be configured to discharge a first portion of the backflow from the device, and device can further include one or more spillways configured to discharge a second portion of the backflow from the device. The one or more spillways can be positioned upstream from the backflow diverter and/or downstream from the abrasive inlet. The backflow diverter and/or the spillways can at least partially or fully prevent the backflow from flowing upstream through the abrasive inlet and/or into the abrasive source.
B24C 7/00 - Equipment for feeding abrasive materialControlling the flowability, constitution, or other physical characteristics of abrasive blasts
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
35.
GANTRY DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID JET CUTTING SYSTEMS AND OTHER MATERIAL PROCESSING MACHINES, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS
A system for moving a cutting device gantry or similar structure on a material processing machine can include a mounting structure configured to be operably coupled to the gantry and a drive assembly movably coupled to the mounting structure. The drive assembly can be configured to move the mounting structure and the gantry in a first direction relative to a gantry guide shaft of the material processing machine. The drive assembly can also be movable relative to the mounting structure in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more guide wheels rotatably coupled to the mounting structure. Each of the guide wheels can include an annular outer portion having curvature configured to complimentarily engage the gantry guide shaft. The annular outer portion can be resiliently deformable and configured to conform to the gantry guide shaft during movement of thereon.
An abrasive waterjet system in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology includes a cutting head, a catcher downstream from the cutting head, and a conveyance configured to carry slurry including abrasive material and liquid collected from the catcher toward the cutting head. The cutting head includes a jet-forming orifice and a mixing chamber downstream from the jet-forming orifice. The cutting head also includes a slurry inlet through which the mixing chamber receives slurry including abrasive material and liquid collected from the catcher. The abrasive waterjet system can be configured for substantially closed-loop recycling of wet abrasive material. This can be useful, for example, to increase abrasive material utilization efficiency and to decrease abrasive material disposal costs. These and/or other benefits may be realized both in the context of low pressure abrasive waterjet systems and in the context of high pressure abrasive waterjet systems.
B24C 7/00 - Equipment for feeding abrasive materialControlling the flowability, constitution, or other physical characteristics of abrasive blasts
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
A nozzle for a laser processing head is provided. The nozzle includes a primary passage disposed in a body of the nozzle. The primary passage is configured to direct a laser beam and a primary fluid from a proximal end of the body to a distal end of the body. The nozzle also includes a set of at least one auxiliary passage disposed in the body of the nozzle and radially offset from a longitudinal axis of the primary passage. A distal portion of the auxiliary passage diverts into two fluid flow passages including (i) a first fluid flow passage configured to direct a first portion of an auxiliary fluid axially forward toward the distal end of the nozzle body, and (ii) a second fluid flow passage configured to direct a second portion of the auxiliary fluid radially inward to mix with the primary fluid in the primary passage.
B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
A nozzle for a laser processing head is provided. The nozzle includes a primary passage disposed in a body of the nozzle. The primary passage is configured to direct a laser beam and a primary fluid from a proximal end of the body to a distal end of the body. The nozzle also includes a set of at least one auxiliary passage disposed in the body of the nozzle and radially offset from a longitudinal axis of the primary passage. A distal portion of the auxiliary passage diverts into two fluid flow passages including (i) a first fluid flow passage configured to direct a first portion of an auxiliary fluid axially forward toward the distal end of the nozzle body, and (ii) a second fluid flow passage configured to direct a second portion of the auxiliary fluid radially inward to mix with the primary fluid in the primary passage.
B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
39.
Articulating apparatus of a waterjet system and related technology
A waterjet system in accordance with at least some embodiments includes a carriage, a motion assembly configured to move the carriage horizontally relative to a workpiece, and a cutting head carried by the carriage. The waterjet system can also include a kinematic chain through which the cutting head is operably connected to the carriage. The kinematic chain can include first, second, and third joints rotatably adjustable about different first, second, and third axes, respectively. The carriage and the first and second joints can be configured to move the cutting head along a path relative to the workpiece while the cutting head directs a jet toward the workpiece to form a product. The third joint can be configured to shift a kinematic singularity away from the path to reduce or eliminate delay and corresponding reduced cutting accuracy associated with approaching the kinematic singularity.
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B24C 3/06 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other movableAbrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other portable
B24C 5/02 - Blast guns, e.g. for generating high velocity abrasive fluid jets for cutting materials
B25J 5/04 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages travelling along a guideway wherein the guideway is also moved, e.g. travelling crane bridge type
B25J 9/02 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type
B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type
B25J 9/06 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by multi-articulated arms
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
A geometric model fitting based calibration process determines offsets between the actual tool center point and theoretical tool center point of a numerically controlled machining system, thereby enabling the system to apply compensation to the offsets in order to align the actual and theoretical tool positions.
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor;
replacement parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely,
plasma arc torches, water cooling systems for plasma arc
torches, gas flow control consoles for plasma arc torches,
noise and pollution suppressors, and replacement parts
therefor; machines and machine tools for the cutting,
marking, scoring, and forming of materials; high-temperature
cutting machines and replacement parts therefor;
high-temperature cutting machines featuring lasers for
cutting, sold as a unit; consumable parts for plasma arc
cutting machines, namely, torches, torch cartridges,
nozzles, electrodes, retaining caps, swirl rings, shields
for use in torches, shield caps for use in torches,
deflectors, cooling tubes for use in torches, and o-rings;
waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor;
cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment;
replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting
equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts,
housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts,
threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts
for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting
equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems,
seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors,
tubes, pins, filters, needles, and cylinders; abrasive
regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting
equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated
waterjet cutting equipment; nozzles for plasma arc cutting
machines; nozzles for high-temperature cutting machines;
nozzles for waterjet cutting machines. Electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for
plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor,
and lasers for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit;
electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for
high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts
therefor, and lasers for high-temperature cutting machines
sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and
computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines
and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for waterjet
cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc
cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting
machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines electronic,
electrical and computer-generated controls for plasma arc
cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers
for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic,
electrical and computer-generated controls for
high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts
therefor, and lasers for high-temperature cutting machines
sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and
computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines
and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for waterjet
cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc
cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting
machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines electronic,
electrical and computer-generated controls for plasma arc
cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers
for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic,
electrical and computer-generated controls for
high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts
therefor, and lasers for high-temperature cutting machines
sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and
computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines
and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for waterjet
cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc
cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting
machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines; electrical
power supplies for cutting machines; electrical leads for
cutting machines; control panels for cutting machines.
A computer-implemented method is provided for shaping an edge of a part to be cut from a workpiece using a material processing system comprising a processing head configured to deliver a processing stream. The method includes calculating a start point and an end point of a shaping path proximate to the edge of the part based on a desired edge profile and determining a set of operating parameters to controllably impinge the processing stream about the edge of the part to execute the shaping path from the start point to the end point. The method further includes positioning the processing head normal to a surface of the part and controllably impinging the processing stream at the edge of the part, by the processing head, to shape the desired edge profile.
B23K 26/361 - Removing material for deburring or mechanical trimming
B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
A computer-implemented method is provided for shaping an edge of a part to be cut from a workpiece using a material processing system comprising a processing head configured to deliver a processing stream. The method includes calculating a start point and an end point of a shaping path proximate to the edge of the part based on a desired edge profile and determining a set of operating parameters to controllably impinge the processing stream about the edge of the part to execute the shaping path from the start point to the end point. The method further includes positioning the processing head normal to a surface of the part and controllably impinging the processing stream at the edge of the part, by the processing head, to shape the desired edge profile.
A waterjet system in accordance with at least some embodiments includes a carriage, a motion assembly configured to move the carriage horizontally relative to a workpiece, and a cutting head carried by the carriage. The waterjet system can also include a kinematic chain through which the cutting head is operably connected to the carriage. The kinematic chain can include first, second, and third joints rotatably adjustable about different first, second, and third axes, respectively. The carriage and the first and second joints can be configured to move the cutting head along a path relative to the workpiece while the cutting head directs a jet toward the workpiece to form a product. The third joint can be configured to shift a kinematic singularity away from the path to reduce or eliminate delay and corresponding reduced cutting accuracy associated with approaching the kinematic singularity.
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B24C 5/02 - Blast guns, e.g. for generating high velocity abrasive fluid jets for cutting materials
B24C 3/06 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other movableAbrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other portable
B25J 5/04 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages travelling along a guideway wherein the guideway is also moved, e.g. travelling crane bridge type
B25J 9/02 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type
B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type
B25J 9/06 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by multi-articulated arms
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for
abrasive jet cutting and machining; machines and machine
tools for the cutting and forming of materials; waterjet
cutting machines and cutting heads for power operated
waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power
operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles,
orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors,
valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, filters,
seats; replacement parts for waterjet cutting machines,
namely, replacement abrasive regulators for use with power
operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement abrasive
pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment;
water pumps for use in power operated waterjet cutting
machines and replacement parts for water pumps used in power
operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, seals, hoops,
back-ups, plungers, pistons, valves, switches, stems, seats,
rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes,
pins, filters, needles, intensifiers and cylinders; abrasive
regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting
equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated
waterjet cutting equipment.
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for
abrasive jet cutting and machining; machines and machine
tools for the cutting and forming of materials; waterjet
cutting machines and cutting heads for power operated
waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power
operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles,
orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors,
valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, filters,
seats; replacement parts for waterjet cutting machines,
namely, replacement abrasive regulators for use with power
operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement abrasive
pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment;
water pumps for use in power operated waterjet cutting
machines and replacement parts for water pumps used in power
operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, seals, hoops,
back-ups, plungers, pistons, valves, switches, stems, seats,
rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes,
pins, filters, needles, intensifiers and cylinders; abrasive
regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting
equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated
waterjet cutting equipment.
Plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; plasma arc torch systems for cutting, comprised of torches, electrical power supplies, water supplies, gas consoles, electrical leads, control panels, noise and pollution suppressors, and replacement parts therefor; machines and machine tools for the cutting, marking, scoring, and forming of materials; high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; high-temperature cutting machines featuring lasers for cutting, sold as a unit; consumable parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, torches, torch cartridges, nozzles, electrodes, retaining caps, swirl rings, shields for use in torches, shield caps for use in torches, deflectors, cooling tubes for use in torches, and o-rings; waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; and abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Plasma arc torch systems for cutting and marking metallic workpieces, primarily comprised of cutting torches, electrical power supplies, electrical leads, and replacement parts therefor; machine tools, namely, machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials for metal treatment, laser cutting for metal treatment, laser cutting machines, laser welding machines; accessories and auxiliary equipment for beam machining of workpieces, namely, cutting machines and spare parts therefor; replacement parts and accessories for laser machines and laser tools, namely, nozzles, focusing lenses, breakaway plates, filters, brushes, roller balls, and armoured sensor cables; marking lasers (machines) for material machining; structural and replacement parts being parts of machines for cutting sheet metal goods, wood, and plastics, namely, laser nozzles, laser nozzle holders, and laser heads; laser machine tools, namely, machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials; high-temperature laser cutting machines, structural nozzles and replacement parts therefor; plasma arc cutting machines and lasers not for medical use being parts of aforesaid machines; high-temperature cutting machines and lasers being parts of aforesaid machines; lenses for laser cutting machines being structural parts. Lasers not for medical use, namely, marking lasers for material machining.
Business consulting services, namely, development of scientific innovation business strategies and creative ideation for others; business creation and development services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business support services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business management services, namely, providing business management and consultancy to member companies and third-party companies.
Business consulting services, namely, development of scientific innovation business strategies and creative ideation for others; business creation and development services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business support services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business management services, namely, providing business management and consultancy to member companies and third-party companies.
Cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, and needles; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; plasma arc torch systems for cutting, comprised of torches, electrical power supplies, water supplies, gas consoles, electrical leads, control panels, noise and pollution suppressors, and replacement parts therefor; machines and machine tools for the cutting, marking, scoring, and forming of materials; high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; high-temperature cutting machines featuring lasers for cutting, sold as a unit; consumable parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, torches, torch cartridges, nozzles, electrodes, retaining caps, swirl rings, shields for use in torches, shield caps for use in torches, deflectors, cooling tubes for use in torches, and o-rings; waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; and abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment. Electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers and nozzles for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers, and nozzles for high-temperature cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers and nozzles for waterjet cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; replacement parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, plasma arc torches, water cooling systems for plasma arc torches, gas flow control consoles for plasma arc torches, noise and pollution suppressors, and replacement parts therefor; machines and machine tools for the cutting, marking, scoring, and forming of materials; high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; high-temperature cutting machines featuring lasers for cutting, sold as a unit; consumable parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, torches, torch cartridges, nozzles, electrodes, retaining caps, swirl rings, shields for use in torches, shield caps for use in torches, deflectors, cooling tubes for use in torches, and o-rings; waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; nozzles for plasma arc cutting machines; nozzles for high-temperature cutting machines; nozzles for waterjet cutting machines.
(2) Electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for high-temperature cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for waterjet cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for high-temperature cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for waterjet cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for high-temperature cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical and computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers for waterjet cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines; electrical power supplies for cutting machines, namely, high-voltage power supplies and high-amperage power supplies for plasma arc cutting machines, high-temperature cutting machines, and waterjet cutting machines; electrical lead cables for cutting machines; electric control panels for plasma arc cutting machines, for high-temperature cutting machines, and for waterjet cutting machines.
An electrode for a consumable cartridge of a plasma arc torch is provided. The electrode comprises a substantially hollow body defining a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The electrode also includes a plurality of flanges, including a proximal flange and a distal flange, disposed circumferentially about an external surface of the hollow body and extending radially outward. Each flange defines one or more holes configured to conduct a gas flow therethrough along the external surface of the hollow body. The one or more holes on the proximal flange define a first combined cross-sectional flow area that is different from a second combined cross-sectional flow area defined by the one or more holes on the distal flange.
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for abrasive jet cutting and machining; Machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials; waterjet cutting machines and cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, filters, seats; replacement parts for waterjet cutting machines, namely, replacement abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; water pumps for use in power operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, plungers, pistons, valves, switches, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, intensifiers and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for abrasive jet cutting and machining; Machines and machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials; waterjet cutting machines and cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, filters, seats; replacement parts for waterjet cutting machines, namely, replacement abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; water pumps for use in power operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, plungers, pistons, valves, switches, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, intensifiers and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software program for determining nesting patterns and controlling the mechanized cutting of geometric shapes in plate material Online, non-downloadable computer software program for determining nesting patterns and controlling the mechanized cutting of geometric shapes in plate material
Plasma arc torch systems for cutting and marking metallic workpieces, primarily comprised of cutting torches, electrical power supplies, electrical leads, and replacement parts therefor; machine tools, namely, machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials for metal treatment, laser cutting for metal treatment, laser cutting machines, laser welding machines; accessories and auxiliary equipment for beam machining of workpieces, namely, cutting machines and spare parts therefor; replacement parts for laser machines and laser tools; lasers not for medical use, namely, marking lasers for material machining; structural and replacement parts being parts of machines for cutting sheet metal goods, wood, and plastics, namely, laser nozzles, laser nozzle holders, and laser heads; laser machine tools, namely, machine tools for the cutting and forming of materials; high-temperature laser cutting machines, structural nozzles and replacement parts therefor; plasma arc cutting machines and lasers not for medical use being parts of aforesaid machines; high-temperature cutting machines and lasers being parts of aforesaid machines; lenses for laser cutting machines being structural parts
Cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, and needles; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; plasma arc torches; component parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, electrical power supplies for plasma arc cutting machines, water supplies for plasma arc cutting machines, gas consoles for plasma arc cutting machines, electrical leads for plasma arc cutting machines, electrical control panels for plasma arc cutting machines, noise and pollution suppressors for plasma arc cutting machines, and replacement parts therefor; machines and machine tools for the cutting, marking, scoring, and forming of materials; high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; high-temperature cutting machines featuring lasers for cutting, sold as a unit; consumable parts for plasma arc cutting machines, namely, torches, torch cartridges, nozzles, electrodes, retaining caps, swirl rings, shields for use in torches, shield caps for use in torches, deflectors for use in torches, cooling tubes for use in torches, and o-rings for use in torches; waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor; cutting heads for power operated waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles, orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors, valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats; water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, seals, hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters, needles, and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment; and abrasive pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment Electronic controls, electrical controls and downloadable software for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers and nozzles for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic controls, electrical controls and downloadable software for high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers, and nozzles for high-temperature cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical, and downloadable software for computer-generated controls for waterjet cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers and nozzles for waterjet cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for plasma arc cutting machines; lasers for high-temperature cutting machines; lasers for waterjet cutting machines; electronic, electrical, and downloadable software for computer-generated controls for plasma arc cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers and nozzles for plasma arc cutting machines sold as a unit; electronic, electrical, and downloadable software for computer-generated controls for high-temperature cutting machines and replacement parts therefor, and lasers, and nozzles for high-temperature cutting machines sold as a unit; lasers for waterjet cutting machines Online, non-downloadable software for controlling plasma arc cutting machines; online, non-downloadable software for controlling high-temperature cutting machines; online, non-downloadable software for controlling waterjet cutting machines
Business consulting services, namely, development of scientific innovation business strategies and creative ideation for others; business creation and development services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business support services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business management services, namely, providing business management and consultancy to member companies and third-party companies
Business consulting services, namely, development of scientific innovation business strategies and creative ideation for others; business creation and development services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business support services, namely, providing business consulting to member companies and third-party companies; business management services, namely, providing business management and consultancy to member companies and third-party companies
69.
Integration of plasma processing and robotic path planning
The present invention features a computer-implemented method of planning a processing path relative to a three-dimensional workpiece for a plasma arc cutting system coupled to a robotic arm. The method includes receiving input data from a user comprising (i) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) data for specifying a desired part to be processed from the three-dimensional workpiece, and (ii) one or more desired parameters for operating the plasma arc cutting system. A plurality of features of the desired part to be formed on the three-dimensional workpiece are identified based on the CAD data. The method also includes dynamically filtering a library of cut charts based on the plurality of features and the desired operating parameters to determine a recommended cut chart for processing the plurality of features. The method further includes generating the processing path based on the recommended cut chart and the plurality of features to be formed.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer software for operating abrasive jet cutting
machines used for cutting; Computer software to monitor and
control factory manufacturing processes; Software for
monitoring and controlling communication between computers
and automated machine systems.
A component for a plasma arc torch includes a body portion, a tapered surface on the body portion, the tapered surface including a compressible member that provides a disengagement force relative to the body portion, and an axially disposed surface on the body portion for coupling a mating surface on an adjacent structure of the torch. The component can be a nozzle and/or an electrode.
Waterjet cutting machines and cutting heads for power
operated waterjet cutting machines; replacement parts for
power operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, nozzles,
orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors,
valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, filters, and
seats; water pumps for use in power operated waterjet
cutting machines and replacement parts for water pumps used
in power operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, seals,
hoops, back-ups, stems, plungers, pistons, valves, switches,
seats, rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors,
tubes, pins, filters, needles, intensifiers, and cylinders;
replacement parts for waterjet cutting machines, namely,
replacement abrasive regulators for use with power operated
waterjet cutting machines; replacement parts for waterjet
cutting machines, namely, replacement abrasive pots for use
with power operated waterjet cutting equipment.
73.
ELECTRODE FOR A PLASMA ARC TORCH HAVING SWIRL GAS CONTROL THROUGH ELECTRODE GEOMETRY AND CARTRIDGE CONTAINING THE ELECTRODE
A translatable electrode for use in a cartridge assembly for a contact start plasma arc torch including an electrode body having a longitudinal axis and including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end including a spiral groove and a contact surface at a proximal end face shaped to electrically communicate with a cathodic element. The translatable electrode also including at least one emissive insert disposed within the distal end of the electrode body and proximate a distal end face. The translatable electrode including at least one baffle disposed between the proximal and distal end of the electrode body. The translatable electrode also including a gas flow dampening region disposed circumferentially about the distal end and adjacent the distal end face and positioned between the at least one baffle and the distal end face.
A translatable electrode for use in a cartridge assembly for a contact start plasma arc torch including an electrode body having a longitudinal axis and including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end including a spiral groove and a contact surface at a proximal end face shaped to electrically communicate with a cathodic element. The translatable electrode also including at least one emissive insert disposed within the distal end of the electrode body and proximate a distal end face. The translatable electrode including at least one baffle disposed between the proximal and distal end of the electrode body. The translatable electrode also including a gas flow dampening region disposed circumferentially about the distal end and adjacent the distal end face and positioned between the at least one baffle and the distal end face.
In some aspects, material processing head can include a body; an antenna disposed within the body; a first tag, associated with a first consumable component, disposed within a flux communication zone of the body at a first distance from the antenna, the first tag having a first resonant frequency; and a second tag, associated with a second consumable component, disposed within the flux communication zone of the body at a second distance from the antenna, the second tag having a second resonant frequency that is different than the first resonant frequency, where the first and second resonant frequencies are tuned based upon at least one of: i) a difference between the first distance and the second distance; or ii) a characteristic (e.g., shape) of the flux communication zone in which the first tag and/or the second tag is disposed.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
An adapter for a plasma arc torch comprising a torch body is provided. The adapter includes a body defining a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and at least one protruding portion extending from the proximal end of the body. The at least one protruding portion is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the torch body to physically engage a switch inside of the cavity. The engagement of the switch is adapted to indicate installation of a consumable component in the plasma arc torch.
METHODS OF SELECTION A DIRECTION OF FORMATION OF SLAG PUDDLE, OF CONTROLLING CUTTING PATHS OF A THERMAL PROCESSING TORCH, AND OF PIERCING A WORKPIECE WITH A THERMAL PROCESSING TORCH
A computerized method (100) is provided for selecting a direction of formation of a slag puddle on a workpiece during processing of the workpiece by a thermal processing torch. The method comprises causing (102) the torch to emit a thermal arc to gouge the workpiece at a first location without piercing through the workpiece. The method further includes translating (104) the torch from the first location to a second location along a first direction on the workpiece while the torch is gouging the workpiece, the first direction substantially along the selected direction of slag puddle formation. The gouging and translating cause formation of a trench in a surface of the workpiece in the first direction. The method furthermore includes causing (106) the thermal arc emitted by the torch to pierce through the workpiece at the second location, which causes the formation of the slag puddle along the selected direction as guided by the trench.
The invention features methods and apparatuses for altering a cutting operation during operation of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system. A pressurized liquid jet cutting system includes a pressurized fluid jet cutting head having a plurality of components. The cutting head further includes a sensor configured to sense an operating condition. The sensor transmits a value of the operating condition to a computing device, which alters a subsequent cutting operation. Further, the fluid jet cutting head is configured to work with a data storage mechanism and a reader, such that the data storage mechanism in contact with a body of the fluid jet cutting head is configured to communicate information to a reader of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system. The information is usable to determine a condition of replacement (e.g., a remaining usable life) of the replaceable component, change an operating pressure, change a cutting speed, or alter another operating parameter of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system.
A computerized method is provided for selecting a direction of formation of a slag puddle on a workpiece during processing of the workpiece by a thermal processing torch. The method comprises causing the torch to emit a thermal arc to gouge the workpiece at a first location without piercing through the workpiece. The method also includes translating the torch from the first location to a second location along a first direction on the workpiece while the torch is gouging the workpiece, the first direction substantially along the selected direction of slag puddle formation. The gouging and translating cause formation of a trench in a surface of the workpiece in the first direction. The method further includes causing the thermal arc emitted by the torch to pierce through the workpiece at the second location, which causes the formation of the slag puddle along the selected direction as guided by the trench.
B23K 9/12 - Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting
B23K 9/013 - Arc cutting, gouging, scarfing or desurfacing
B23K 37/06 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for positioning the molten material, e.g. confining it to a desired area
B23K 37/02 - Carriages for supporting the welding or cutting element
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
81.
MULTI-SENSOR ANALYSIS AND DATA POINT CORRELATION FOR PREDICTIVE MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF A PRESSURIZED FLUID CUTTING SYSTEM
A method and system utilizing multi-sensor analysis and data point correlation is provided for predictive monitoring and maintenance of a pressurized fluid cutting system. In a disclosed aspect, multiple sensed characteristics of system operation are correlated to determine a particular failure mode. Identification of the failure mode through active sensor data analysis and correlation facilitates predictive maintenance, minimizes system downtime, and optimizes system output.
G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
B24C 5/02 - Blast guns, e.g. for generating high velocity abrasive fluid jets for cutting materials
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
A waterjet system in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present technology includes a cutting head and an associated catcher assembly. The cutting head directs an abrasive-containing waterjet toward a workpiece supported by a cutting deck of the catcher assembly. The catcher assembly also includes a tank and a container fluidly connected to the tank. The tank contains abrasive-containing liquid in which the waterjet diffuses after the waterjet passes through the workpiece. The container collects abrasive at least primarily by shielding abrasive-containing liquid within the container from at least some turbulence of abrasive-containing liquid within the tank during operation of the waterjet system. The catcher assembly also includes a quick-release coupling through which the container is removably connected to the cutting deck. Operating the quick-release coupling allows the container to be removed to dispose of the collected abrasive.
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B24C 9/00 - Appurtenances of abrasive blasting machines or devices, e.g. working chambers, arrangements for handling used abrasive material
83.
JACKET FOR A CARTRIDGE OF A LIQUID-COOLED PLASMA ARC TORCH
A jacketed consumable cartridge is provided for a liquid cooled plasma arc torch. The jacketed consumable cartridge comprises an electrode, a swirl ring securely affixed to and disposed circumferentially about a distal end of the electrode, and a nozzle securely affixed to the swirl ring, the nozzle disposed circumferentially about the distal end of the electrode with a portion of the swirl ring located therebetween. The cartridge also comprises a cartridge jacket securely affixed to and disposed circumferentially about a distal end of the nozzle and a shield securely affixed to and disposed circumferentially about a distal end of the cartridge jacket. A proximal end of the cartridge jacket is adapted to extend (i) axially past a proximal end of the shield and (ii) radially beyond a radial extent of the shield.
A jacketed consumable cartridge is provided for a liquid cooled plasma arc torch. The jacketed consumable cartridge comprises an electrode, a swirl ring securely affixed to and disposed circumferentially about a distal end of the electrode, and a nozzle securely affixed to the swirl ring, the nozzle disposed circumferentially about the distal end of the electrode with a portion of the swirl ring located therebetween. The cartridge also comprises a cartridge jacket securely affixed to and disposed circumferentially about a distal end of the nozzle and a shield securely affixed to and disposed circumferentially about a distal end of the cartridge jacket. A proximal end of the cartridge jacket is adapted to extend (i) axially past a proximal end of the shield and (ii) radially beyond a radial extent of the shield.
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for
abrasive jet cutting and machining; machines and machine
tools for the cutting and forming of materials; waterjet
cutting machines and cutting heads for power operated
waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power
operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely, nozzles,
orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors,
valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, filters,
seats; replacement parts for waterjet cutting machines,
namely, replacement abrasive regulators for use with power
operated waterjet cutting machines and replacement abrasive
pots for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment;
water pumps for use in power operated waterjet cutting
machines and replacement parts for water pumps used in power
operated waterjet cutting machines, namely, seals, hoops,
back-ups, plungers, pistons, valves, switches, stems, seats,
rings, bearings, caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes,
pins, filters, needles, intensifiers and cylinders; abrasive
regulators for use with power operated waterjet cutting
equipment; abrasive pots for use with power operated
waterjet cutting equipment.
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for
abrasive jet cutting; cutting heads for power operated
waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power
operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely nozzles,
orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors,
valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats;
water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in
power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely seals,
hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings,
caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters,
needles, and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with
power operated waterjet cutting equipment; and abrasive pots
for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment.
Computer-controlled, power-operated machine tool for
abrasive jet cutting; cutting heads for power operated
waterjet cutting equipment; replacement parts for power
operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely nozzles,
orifices, alignment inserts, housing inserts, adaptors,
valves, tubes, water jet nuts, threaded discs, and seats;
water pumps and replacement parts for water pumps used in
power operated waterjet cutting equipment, namely seals,
hoops, back-ups, cylinders, stems, seats, rings, bearings,
caps, poppets, springs, adaptors, tubes, pins, filters,
needles, and cylinders; abrasive regulators for use with
power operated waterjet cutting equipment; and abrasive pots
for use with power operated waterjet cutting equipment.
A high-pressure cylinder of a liquid jet cutting system can include a first end portion (227), a second end portion (235), and a central bore configured to receive a plunger (104). The first end portion can have a first tapered surface configured to form a seal with a mating surface of a check valve (224) when the high-pressure cylinder is in a first orientation, and a first annular surface configured to bear against a mating surface of a pump when the high-pressure cylinder is in a second orientation rotated 180 degrees end-over-end from the first orientation. The second end portion can have a second annular tapered surface configured to form a seal with the mating surface of the check valve when the high-pressure cylinder is in the second orientation, and a second annular surface configured to bear against the mating surface of the pump when the high-pressure cylinder is in the first orientation.
A seal assembly can include an annular seal having a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion can include a first annular face, a first tapered portion, and a radially-inner surface configured to seal an outer surface of a plunger. The seal assembly can include a backup ring having a first end portion having with a second annular face and a second tapered portion, and a second end portion. The seal assembly can include an annular hoop ring positioned between the annular seal and the annular backup ring, the annular hoop ring having a first tapered surface configured to engage the annular seal, and a second tapered surface configured to engage the annular backup ring. An angle between the second tapered surface and the longitudinal axis of the annular hoop ring can be between 50 degrees and 80 degrees.
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
B05B 1/10 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in the form of a fine jet, e.g. for use in wind-screen washers
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
A check valve assembly for use with a liquid jet cutting system can include a check valve body a high-pressure fluid inlet on one end and a high-pressure fluid outlet on the other end along a central axis of the check valve body. The check valve body can have a first metallic seal surface on an outer surface of the check valve shaped to engage an endcap of the liquid jet cutting system to form a first seal. The assembly can include an annular low-pressure fluid chamber surrounding a portion of the check valve body and defined at least in part by an annular gasket, the check valve body, the first seal, and the endcap. The check valve body can include a low-pressure fluid channel, and a check valve positioned between the low-pressure fluid channel and a high-pressure fluid chamber.
F16K 17/168 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F16K 17/06 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with special arrangements for adjusting the opening pressure
96.
HIGH-PRESSURE SEAL FOR A LIQUID JET CUTTING SYSTEM
A seal assembly can include an annular seal (334) having a first end portion (344) and a second end portion (354). The second end portion can include a first annular face (356), a first tapered portion (358), and a radially-inner surface (346) configured to seal an outer surface of a plunger (104). The seal assembly can include a backup ring (336) having a first end portion (364) having a second annular face (365) and a second tapered portion (367), and a second end portion (366). The seal assembly can include an annular hoop ring (338) positioned between the annular seal and the annular backup ring, the annular hoop ring having a first tapered surface (374) configured to engage the annular seal, and a second tapered surface (376) configured to engage the annular backup ring. An angle between the second tapered surface and the longitudinal axis of the annular hoop ring can be between 50 degrees and 80 degrees.
A check valve assembly for use with a liquid jet cutting system can include a check valve body (540) a high-pressure fluid inlet (556) on one end and a high-pressure fluid outlet (117) on the other end along a central axis (544) of the check valve body. The check valve body can have a first metallic seal surface (668) on an outer surface of the check valve shaped to engage an endcap (110) of the liquid jet cutting system to form a first seal. The assembly can include an annular low-pressure fluid chamber (2189 surrounding a portion of the check valve body and defined at least in part by an annular gasket (654), the check valve body, the first seal, and the endcap. The check valve body can include a low-pressure fluid channel (662), and a check valve (678) positioned between the low-pressure fluid channel and a high-pressure fluid chamber (220).
A high-pressure cylinder of a liquid jet cutting system can include a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central bore configured to receive a plunger. The first end portion can have a first tapered surface configured to form a seal with a mating surface of a check valve when the high-pressure cylinder is in a first orientation, and a first annular surface configured to bear against a mating surface of a pump when the high-pressure cylinder is in a second orientation rotated 180 degrees end-over-end from the first orientation. The second end portion can have a second annular tapered surface configured to form a seal with the mating surface of the check valve when the high-pressure cylinder is in the second orientation, and a second annular surface configured to bear against the mating surface of the pump when the high-pressure cylinder is in the first orientation.
F16K 17/168 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
F16J 15/32 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings
A disposable seal carriage (102) for use with a liquid jet cutting system can include a body (114) having a first end portion (120), a longitudinal axis (119), and a second end portion (122) opposite the first end portion along the longitudinal axis. The first end portion can have a first outer width as measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the second end portion can have a second outer width as measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the first outer width can be greater than the second outer width. The seal carriage can further include a flexible region extending through at least a portion of the body along a portion of the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the body includes a plurality of exterior projections (204) positioned between the first and second end portions.
B24C 1/04 - Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effectsUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for treating only selected parts of a surface, e.g. for carving stone or glass
B24C 5/02 - Blast guns, e.g. for generating high velocity abrasive fluid jets for cutting materials
B26F 1/26 - Perforating by non-mechanical means, e.g. by fluid jet
B26F 3/00 - Severing by means other than cuttingApparatus therefor
F16J 15/16 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
F16J 15/32 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings
F16J 15/56 - Other sealings for reciprocating rods
A disposable seal carriage for use with a liquid jet cutting system can include a body having a first end portion, a longitudinal axis, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion along the longitudinal axis. The first end portion can have a first outer width as measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the second end portion can have a second outer width as measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the first outer width can be greater than the second outer width. The seal carriage can further include a flexible region extending through at least a portion of the body along a portion of the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the body includes a plurality of exterior projections positioned between the first and second end portions.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
