18099497. SELF-SHARPENING TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS simplified abstract (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)

SELF-SHARPENING 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)

SELF-SHARPENING TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18099497 titled 'SELF-SHARPENING TOOLING DESIGN FOR ULTRASONIC IMPACT GRINDING OF CMCS

The abstract describes a tool for an ultrasonic impact grinding machine that vibrates along a longitudinal axis. The tool includes a hollow body and a hollow tip with grooves on its outer surface, both aligned along the longitudinal axis.

• The tool is designed to vibrate along a longitudinal axis for ultrasonic impact grinding.
• The hollow tip has grooves on its outer surface for enhanced grinding efficiency.
• Both the hollow body and hollow tip are defined by a common bore along the longitudinal axis.
• The tool is intended for precision grinding applications.
• The design allows for efficient material removal and surface finishing.

Potential Applications: - Precision grinding in manufacturing processes - Surface finishing in industrial applications - Material removal in tool and die making

Problems Solved: - Enhanced grinding efficiency - Improved precision in grinding operations - Reduced tool wear and maintenance costs

Benefits: - Increased productivity in grinding processes - Improved surface quality and finish - Cost savings through reduced tool wear

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Ultrasonic Impact Grinding Tool for Precision Manufacturing" This technology can be used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing for precision grinding and surface finishing applications. The tool's efficiency and precision make it a valuable asset in high-tech manufacturing processes.

Questions about Ultrasonic Impact Grinding Tools: 1. How does the design of the tool contribute to enhanced grinding efficiency? The tool's vibration along the longitudinal axis and the grooved hollow tip help improve material removal and surface finishing. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond precision grinding? This technology can also be used for surface finishing in various industrial applications, such as mold making and metal fabrication.

Original Abstract Submitted

A tool for an ultrasonic impact grinding machine driven to vibrate along a longitudinal axis includes a hollow tool body and a hollow tip extending from an end of the hollow tool body. The hollow tip has an outer surface comprising a plurality of grooves. The hollow tool body and the hollow tip are disposed about the longitudinal axis and the hollow tip and hollow tool body are each defined in part by a common bore extending along the longitudinal axis.