18585865. 3D PRINTED GEAR CUTTING TOOLS WITH CAPILLARIES FOR MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION, GAS OR LIQUID simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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3D PRINTED GEAR CUTTING TOOLS WITH CAPILLARIES FOR MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION, GAS OR LIQUID
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Paul John Bojanowski of Macomb Township MI (US)
Russell Lee Weatherspoon of Holly MI (US)
3D PRINTED GEAR CUTTING TOOLS WITH CAPILLARIES FOR MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION, GAS OR LIQUID - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18585865 titled '3D PRINTED GEAR CUTTING TOOLS WITH CAPILLARIES FOR MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION, GAS OR LIQUID
The abstract describes a gear forming tool that includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, a tool holder, and a 3D printed gear cutting tool with multiple cutting edges and capillaries.
- The outer sleeve and inner sleeve have apertures for fluid communication.
- The tool holder is positioned within the outer sleeve.
- The 3D printed gear cutting tool is attached to the tool holder with capillaries.
- Fluid channels in the tool holder allow cutting fluid to flow through to the cutting edges of the tool.
Potential Applications:
- Manufacturing industries requiring precision gear cutting.
- Automotive industry for gear production.
- Aerospace industry for specialized gear components.
Problems Solved:
- Enhanced precision in gear cutting.
- Efficient fluid delivery to cutting edges.
- Improved tool longevity and performance.
Benefits:
- Increased accuracy in gear manufacturing.
- Reduced tool wear and maintenance.
- Enhanced productivity and cost-effectiveness.
Commercial Applications:
- Gear manufacturing companies.
- Tooling and machining industries.
- Research and development organizations.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications on gear cutting tools with fluid delivery systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in 3D printing technology for gear cutting tools and fluid delivery systems.
Questions about Gear Forming Tool: 1. How does the fluid delivery system in this gear forming tool improve cutting efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative gear cutting tool?
Original Abstract Submitted
A gear forming tool includes an outer sleeve having an outer sleeve aperture and an inner sleeve having an inner sleeve aperture in fluid communication with the outer sleeve aperture, a tool holder disposed within the outer sleeve, and a 3D printed gear cutting tool with a plurality of tool cutting edges and a plurality of capillaries attached to the tool holder. The tool holder has a plurality of fluid channels configured to be in fluid communication with the inner sleeve aperture and the plurality of capillaries of the 3D printed gear cutting tool such that cutting fluid flows through the outer sleeve, the inner sleeve, the plurality of fluid channels of the tool holder, and the plurality of capillaries to the plurality of tool cutting edges.
