Fluid-fed vacuum cutters

摘要

In one aspect of the disclosure, a system for processing a location of a workpiece is disclosed. The system includes a tool, including a first passage, configured to supply a vacuum to the location, and a second passage formed along the first passage, where the second passage is configured to supply a fluid to the location. The system also includes means for rotating and selectively axially vibrating the tool, means for supplying the fluid to the tool, and means for supplying the vacuum to the tool.

主权项

1. A tool for processing a location of a workpiece, the tool comprising:
a body comprising:
a first passage formed within the body and configured to supply a vacuum to the location,a second passage formed within the body and configured to supply a fluid to the location, wherein the second passage is formed along the first passage,a proximal portion and a distal portion opposite the proximal portion, wherein the first passage and the second passage extend between the proximal portion and the distal portion, andat least one inlet in the distal portion, wherein the at least one inlet is in communication with the first passage, and wherein the at least one inlet is laterally oriented in the body; and a cutter removably coupled to the distal portion of the body, wherein the cutter comprises a third passage in communication with the second passage, and wherein the cutter comprises a fourth passage in communication with the first passage.