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Abstract

A tool is provided for use in processing a pre-formed channel within an electrically conductive component in order to reduce and/or inspect local protrusions left on the surface of the channel by the initial channel forming process, the tool comprising:

a probe including a stem that is elongate in an axial direction and is configured to be inserted into the channel, and at least one electrode formed on the stem that is electrically isolated from the stem;a DC electric power supply, configured to establish an electric potential between the at least one electrode and the electrically conductive component in which the channel is formed; andan electrolyte solution supply configured to provide a flow of electrolyte solution into the channel.

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First Claim