Plasma machining electrode and plasma machining device

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PATENT NO 6583378
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09717140

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The invention prolongs the electrode lifetime of plasma machining electrodes having a hafnium or zirconium insert. A hafnium or zirconium insert 21 inserted into the tip of a copper holder 22 protrudes from the tip of the copper holder 22. The protrusion length L is not larger than the diameter D of the insert, preferably not larger than 0.5 mm. The protruding portion 21a of the insert has a rounded section without sharp angles. The rear surface 21 of the insert is exposed to the flow of the cooling water inside the electrode. At least during the generation of the pilot arc, a plasma gas containing at least 5 mol % nitrogen is used.

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  • KOMATSU INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kabata, Tetsuya Ishikawa, JP 10 192
Kuraoka, Kazuhiro Ishikawa, JP 16 337
Yamaguchi, Yoshihiro Ishikawa, JP 303 3920

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