Swirl control through electrode geometry

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PATENT NO 12245354
APP PUB NO 20220210902A1
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17560824

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A translatable electrode for use in a cartridge assembly for a contact start plasma arc torch including an electrode body having a longitudinal axis and including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end including a spiral groove and a contact surface at a proximal end face shaped to electrically communicate with a cathodic element. The translatable electrode also including at least one emissive insert disposed within the distal end of the electrode body and proximate a distal end face. The translatable electrode including at least one baffle disposed between the proximal and distal end of the electrode body. The translatable electrode also including a gas flow dampening region disposed circumferentially about the distal end and adjacent the distal end face and positioned between the at least one baffle and the distal end face.

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  • HYPERTHERM, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cook, David J Hanover, US 26 533
Mehdi, Faraz Hanover, US 1 0
Melius, Brenda Hanover, US 5 8
Moody, Steven Hanover, US 10 33
Roberts, Jesse Hanover, US 10 299
Zhang, Yu Hanover, US 1971 9206

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