Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic erosion of a workpiece for shape or surface... – Defined electrolyte movement or pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-11
2009-12-15
Wilkins, Harry (Department: 1795)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic erosion of a workpiece for shape or surface...
Defined electrolyte movement or pressure
Reexamination Certificate
active
07632391
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for electrochemically etching grooves in a working surface. In an aspect, a frame holds a working surface about an axis and facing an electrode movable along the axis. The electrode, axially movable, has surface carrying a groove pattern to fix on the working surface. A source of electrolyte is pumped at a fixed static pressure rate between the surface of the movable electrode and the working surface. In an aspect, a support fixture supports the electrode for movement toward and away from the working surface with minimal frictional restriction. A force biases the electrode surface toward the working surface so that a gap through which the electrolyte flows between the surface of the movable electrode and the working surface is determined primarily by the static flow rate of the electrolyte and the force bias of the electrode toward the working surface.
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U.S. Appl. No. 10/464,581, filed Jun. 17, 2003, entitled: Method and Apparatus for Forming Grooves within Journals and on Flat Plates.
Mendez Zulmariam
Seagate Technology LLC
Wilkins Harry
Zahrt, II William D.
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