Supplying Pressurized Gas to Plasma Arc Torch Consumables and Related Systems and Methods

    公开(公告)号:US20170188447A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-29

    申请号:US15392717

    申请日:2016-12-28

    申请人: Hypertherm, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H05H1/34 B23K10/02

    摘要: In some aspects, a consumable for plasma arc torch that generates a predetermined plenum pressure from a substantially constant preset gas supply pressure from a plasma arc torch power supply, where the substantially constant preset gas supply being used to support plasma generation for a selection of multiple consumable components that each generate a different plasma plenum pressure for carrying out different processes, can include a proximal portion shaped to connect to the plasma arc torch and define a plasma gas inlet region; a distal portion shaped to define a gas outlet; and a pressure-matching stage comprising a pressure wall defining at least one flow path between the gas inlet region and the gas outlet configured to establish sufficient fixed pressure drop of a flow of gas flowing through the pressure-matching stage to reduce a pressure of the flow of gas to the predetermined plenum pressure.

    Air cooled plasma torch and components thereof
    3.
    发明授权
    Air cooled plasma torch and components thereof 有权
    风冷等离子体焰炬及其部件

    公开(公告)号:US09398679B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14281848

    申请日:2014-05-19

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00 H05H1/34

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an air cooled, retract-start plasma cutting torch having improved performance. The torch comprises any one, or a combination of an improved nozzle, electrode, shield cap and swirl ring, where these components have improved geometries and physical properties which optimize plasma jet performance during cutting.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及一种具有改进性能的空气冷却,回缩式等离子切割炬。 手电筒包括改进的喷嘴,电极,屏蔽帽和涡旋环中的任何一种或组合,其中这些部件具有改善的几何形状和物理性质,其优化切割期间的等离子体射流性能。

    PLASMA ARC TORCH AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING A PLASMA ARC TORCH
    4.
    发明申请
    PLASMA ARC TORCH AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING A PLASMA ARC TORCH 有权
    等离子弧焊和用于组装和拆卸等离子弧焊的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150129562A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-14

    申请号:US14077879

    申请日:2013-11-12

    IPC分类号: H05H1/34

    摘要: A front end assembly for a plasma torch and methods for assembling and disassembling a torch wherein a plurality of front end parts form a unit that is removable from, and installable in, the torch in a single operation without a special fixture. The front end assembly includes a nozzle retaining cup body connectable to a body of the torch, and a forward end connectable to a shield retainer. A nozzle retaining cup insert fits into the nozzle retaining cup body. The shield retainer has an inner surface for retaining the shield. A nozzle is received within the nozzle retaining cup insert. A stop on the nozzle engages the nozzle retaining cup insert when the front end assembly is removed from the torch so the nozzle does not remain in the torch. The shield engages an insulator, which engages the nozzle, to limit forward axial movement of the nozzle.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于等离子体焰炬的前端组件以及用于组装和拆卸割炬的方法,其中多个前端部件形成一个单元,该单元可以在没有特殊固定装置的情况下在单个操作中移除和安装在割炬上。 前端组件包括可连接到手电筒主体的喷嘴保持杯体,以及可连接到护罩固定器的前端。 喷嘴保持杯插入件装配到喷嘴保持杯体中。 屏蔽保持器具有用于保持屏蔽的内表面。 喷嘴保持杯插入件内容纳喷嘴。 当前端组件从割炬中取出时,喷嘴上的止动件与喷嘴保持杯插入件接合,因此喷嘴不会保留在割炬中。 屏蔽件接合与喷嘴接合的绝缘体,以限制喷嘴的向前轴向移动。

    ELECTRODE FOR A PLASMA ARC CUTTING TORCH
    5.
    发明申请
    ELECTRODE FOR A PLASMA ARC CUTTING TORCH 有权
    用于等离子弧切割机的电极

    公开(公告)号:US20140014630A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-16

    申请号:US13546639

    申请日:2012-07-11

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    CPC分类号: H05H1/34 H05H2001/3442

    摘要: An electrode for a plasma arc torch is provided with features for improving electrode wear. An emissive insert is received into a cavity formed along one end of the torch body. A portion of the emissive insert is separated from the torch body by a sleeve positioned along the insert near the emission surface of the insert. The sleeve can operate to slow the erosion of the electrode body and thereby improve overall electrode life.

    摘要翻译: 用于等离子弧焊炬的电极具有改善电极磨损的特征。 发射插入件被接​​收到沿着割炬本体的一端形成的空腔中。 发射插入件的一部分通过沿插入件在插入件的发射表面附近定位的套筒与割炬本体分离。 套筒可以操作以减慢电极体的侵蚀,从而提高整个电极寿命。

    ELECTRODE FOR PLASMA CUTTING TORCHES AND USE OF SAME
    6.
    发明申请
    ELECTRODE FOR PLASMA CUTTING TORCHES AND USE OF SAME 有权
    等离子切割电极用电极及其用途

    公开(公告)号:US20130313231A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:US13899635

    申请日:2013-05-22

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    摘要: The invention relates to an electrode for plasma torches for plasma cutting and to a use of the electrode for said plasma torch. The electrode in accordance with the invention for plasma cutting torches is formed from an electrode holder and from an emission insert which are connected to one another in a force-fitted and/or shape-matched manner. The emission insert has at least one section along its longitudinal axis which is arranged between two other sections or next to a section which has a reduced outer diameter in a rotationally symmetrical design of the emission insert or has a reduced cross-sectional surface in a non-rotationally symmetrical emission insert with respect to the other section(s).

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于等离子体切割的等离子体炬用电极和用于所述等离子炬的电极的使用。 根据本发明的用于等离子体切割炬的电极由电极夹持器和发射插入件形成,它们以压配合和/或形状匹配的方式彼此连接。 排放插入物沿着其纵向轴线具有至少一个部分,该部分布置在两个其它部分之间或邻近于在排放插入物的旋转对称设计中具有减小的外径的截面或具有减小的横截面 相对于其他部分的旋转对称发射插入件。

    Water-vapor plasma torch, and wear-detection and process-control method to be used with such a water-vapor plasma torch
    7.
    发明授权
    Water-vapor plasma torch, and wear-detection and process-control method to be used with such a water-vapor plasma torch 有权
    水蒸气等离子体焰炬,以及与这种水蒸气等离子体焰炬一起使用的磨损检测和过程控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US08455785B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US12310410

    申请日:2007-09-14

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    摘要: The invention relates to a water-vapor plasma torch (7) for cutting a workpiece (21), comprising a feed line (8) for a liquid (9), a heating device (22), and an evaporator (23) for forming a gas (20) from the liquid (9), a cathode (24) detachably connected to a movably mounted piston rod (25), and a nozzle (26) with an outlet opening (27) for the gas (20), as well as to a wear-detection and process-control method to be used with such a water-vapor plasma torch (7). To create such a water-vapor plasma torch (7) including wearing-part detection, at least one temperature sensor (28) is arranged within the piston rod (25), said temperature sensor being connected to a control unit (4), so that a wear of the cathode (24) and the nozzle (26) can be concluded from the temperature values detected, and that the control of the water-vapor plasma cutting process is influenceable.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于切割工件(21)的水蒸汽等离子体焰炬(7),包括用于液体(9)的进料管线(8),加热装置(22)和用于形成的蒸发器(23) 来自液体(9)的气体(20),可拆卸地连接到可移动安装的活塞杆(25)的阴极(24)和具有用于气体(20)的出口(27)的喷嘴(26),作为 以及与这种水蒸汽等离子体焰炬(7)一起使用的磨损检测和过程控制方法。 为了制造包括磨损部位检测的这种水蒸汽等离子体喷枪(7),在活塞杆(25)内布置有至少一个温度传感器(28),所述温度传感器连接到控制单元(4),因此 可以从检测到的温度值得出阴极(24)和喷嘴(26)的磨损,并且水蒸汽等离子体切割过程的控制是可以影响的。

    PLASMA CUTTING TIP WITH ADVANCED COOLING PASSAGEWAYS
    8.
    发明申请
    PLASMA CUTTING TIP WITH ADVANCED COOLING PASSAGEWAYS 有权
    等离子切割头与先进的冷却通道

    公开(公告)号:US20120248073A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13407396

    申请日:2012-02-28

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    摘要: A plasma arc torch is provided that includes a tip having an improved life. The tip defines a first set of fluid passageways, a second set of fluid passageways and an internal cavity in fluid communication with the first and second fluid passageways. The internal cavity includes a base portion disposed proximate and surrounding a central orifice of the tip. A first set of fluid passageways allow for entry of a cooling fluid into the tip and a second set of fluid passageways allow for exit of the cooling fluid from the tip.

    摘要翻译: 提供了等离子弧焊炬,其包括具有改善寿命的尖端。 尖端限定第一组流体通道,第二组流体通道和与第一和第二流体通道流体连通的内部空腔。 内腔包括设置在尖端的中心孔附近和围绕的基部。 第一组流体通道允许冷却流体进入尖端,并且第二组流体通道允许冷却流体从尖端排出。

    Composite electrode for a plasma arc torch
    9.
    发明授权
    Composite electrode for a plasma arc torch 有权
    等离子弧焊炬复合电极

    公开(公告)号:US07659488B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-09

    申请号:US11495945

    申请日:2006-07-28

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    摘要: A plasma arc torch that includes a torch body having a nozzle mounted relative to a composite electrode in the body to define a plasma chamber. The torch body includes a plasma flow path for directing a plasma gas to the plasma chamber in which a plasma arc is formed. The nozzle includes a hollow, body portion and a substantially solid, head portion defining an exit orifice. The composite electrode can be made of a metallic material (e.g., silver) with high thermal conductivity in the forward portion electrode body adjacent the emitting surface, and the aft portion of the electrode body is made of a second low cost, metallic material with good thermal and electrical conductivity. This composite electrode configuration produces an electrode with reduced electrode wear or pitting comparable to a silver electrode, for a price comparable to that of a copper electrode.

    摘要翻译: 一种等离子弧焊炬,其包括具有相对于主体中的复合电极安装的喷嘴的炬体,以限定等离子体室。 手电筒包括用于将等离子体气体引导到形成等离子体电弧的等离子体室的等离子体流动路径。 喷嘴包括中空的主体部分和限定出口的基本上固体的头部。 复合电极可以由邻近发射表面的前部电极体中具有高导热性的金属材料(例如银)制成,并且电极体的后部由具有良好的第二低成本金属材料制成 导热和导电性。 这种复合电极配置产生与电极相当的电极磨损或点蚀的电极,其价格与铜电极相当。

    Plasma arc torch
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US07071443B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-04

    申请号:US10760170

    申请日:2004-01-16

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    摘要: A plasma arc torch is provided that comprises a set of torch consumable components secured to a torch head, wherein a supply of cooling fluid flows coaxially through the torch to cool torch components and a supply of plasma gas and secondary gas flows through the torch to generate and stabilize a plasma stream for operations such as cutting workpieces. The torch consumable components, in part, comprise an electrode and a tip that include a variety of configurations for improved cooling, electrical contact, and attachment to adjacent torch components. Further, a consumables cartridge is provided for ease of use and replacement of the torch consumable components. Additionally, methods of operating the plasma arc torch at relatively high current levels are also provided by the present invention.