Method and apparatus for alignment of components of a plasma arc torch

A coolant tube and electrode are adapted to mate with each other to align the tube relative to the electrode during operation of the torch. Improved alignment ensures an adequate flow of coolant along an interior surface of the electrode. In one aspect, an elongated body of the coolant tube has a su...

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Main Authors CURRIER BRIAN J, JONES CASEY, SHIPULSKI EDWARD M, ANDERSON RICHARD R, LINDSAY JON W, BRANDT AARON D, DUAN ZHENG
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 14.10.2004
Edition7
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ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
PLASMA TECHNIQUE
PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OFNEUTRONS
PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMICBEAMS
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Summary:A coolant tube and electrode are adapted to mate with each other to align the tube relative to the electrode during operation of the torch. Improved alignment ensures an adequate flow of coolant along an interior surface of the electrode. In one aspect, an elongated body of the coolant tube has a surface adapted to mate with the electrode. In another aspect, an elongated body of the electrode has a surface adapted to mate with the coolant tube. The surfaces of the tube and electrode may, for example, be flanges, tapered surfaces, contours, or steps.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030411801