18099491. MULTI-TIP TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS simplified abstract (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)

MULTI-TIP TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS

Organization Name

Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Inventor(s)

Zhigang Wang of South Windsor CT (US)

Andrzej E. Kuczek of Bristol CT (US)

Gajawalli V. Srinivasan of South Windsor CT (US)

Robin H. Fernandez of East Haddam CT (US)

John D. Riehl of Hebron CT (US)

Alan C. Barron of Jupiter FL (US)

Ahmed Abdillahi Abdi of Oceanside CA (US)

Jason Nelson of Puyallup WA (US)

Andrew Joseph Lazur of La Jolla CA (US)

MULTI-TIP TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18099491 titled 'MULTI-TIP TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS

The patent application describes a tool for ultrasonic impact grinding that vibrates along a longitudinal axis at an applied operating frequency.

• The tool includes a body, a first tip extending from the output end of the body, and a second tip parallel to the first tip.
• The second tip is longer than the first tip, providing balance across the output end of the tool body.
• The tool is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ultrasonic impact grinding processes.

Potential Applications:

• Precision machining in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.
• Surface finishing and polishing of materials like metals, ceramics, and composites.

Problems Solved:

• Uneven material removal during grinding processes.
• Lack of balance in traditional ultrasonic impact grinding tools.

Benefits:

• Enhanced precision and control in material removal.
• Improved surface finish quality.
• Increased efficiency in grinding operations.

Commercial Applications:

• Tooling and equipment manufacturers for precision machining applications.
• Contract manufacturers offering surface finishing services.
• Research institutions developing advanced manufacturing technologies.

Prior Art: Prior research on ultrasonic impact grinding tools and their design principles can be found in academic journals and patents related to material removal processes.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in ultrasonic impact grinding technology by following research publications in materials science and mechanical engineering journals.

Questions about Ultrasonic Impact Grinding Tools: 1. How does the length of the tips on the tool affect the balance and performance of the grinding process? 2. What materials are commonly used in the construction of ultrasonic impact grinding tools to optimize their efficiency and durability?

Original Abstract Submitted

A tool for ultrasonic impact grinding apparatus driven to vibrate along a longitudinal axis at an applied operating frequency includes a tool body disposed on the longitudinal axis, a first tip extending from an output end of the tool body, and a second tip extending in parallel to the first tip from the output end of the tool body. The first tip has a first length. The second tip has a second length greater than the first length. A mass of the first and second tip is substantially balanced across the output end of the tool body and with respect to the longitudinal axis.