Method and apparatus for alignment of components of a plasma...

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2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Van, Quang (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

C219S121500

Reexamination Certificate

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11347960

ABSTRACT:
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.

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