Patent ID: 8597489
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B23H,C25F

Abstract:
1. A flexible electrochemical tool for use in performing a flexible electrochemical process for use in performing a flexible electrochemical process on a workpiece, the flexible electrochemical tool comprising: a strip cathode elastically deformable in two dimensions (2D); a machine ram; and a plurality of support connectors connected with the machine ram at upper ends thereof and connected with the strip cathode at lower ends thereof along a length of the strip cathode, wherein the plurality of support connectors includes at least one fixed support connector whose lateral position is fixed relative to the machine ram, each support connector is arranged to vary in stroke such that a length of that support connector changes as the strip cathode elastically deforms, and each support connector includes a rotating coupler arranged to couple the lower end of the support connector and arranged to turn as the strip cathode elastically deforms.