.~.~.~ With fluid supply (e.g., shielding gas or coolant)
DEFINITION
Classification: 219/121.33
With fluid supply (e.g., shielding gas or coolant):
(under subclass 121.12) Subject matter wherein the particle beam generator structure is provided with means for receiving and utilizing a fluid as a working fluid in machining or as a cooling or shield fluid.
(1) Note. Machining includes welding, cutting, etching, etc.