Analysis of Recast Layer, Wear Rate and Taper Angle in Micro-electrical Discharge Machining Over Ti–6Al–4V

2018 ◽  
pp. 517-525
Author(s):  
S. Rajamanickam ◽  
J. Prasanna
Keyword(s):  
Wear Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Taper Angle ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

scholarly journals Processing Characteristics of Micro Electrical Discharge Machining for Surface Modification of TiNi Shape Memory Alloys Using a TiC Powder Dielectric

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1018
Author(s):  
Ziliang Zhu ◽  
Dengji Guo ◽  
Jiao Xu ◽  
Jianjun Lin ◽  
Jianguo Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Powder Concentration ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Properties

Titanium-nickel shape memory alloy (SMA) has good biomedical application value as an implant. Alloy corrosion will promote the release of toxic nickel ions and cause allergies and poisoning of cells and tissues. With this background, surface modification of TiNi SMAs using TiC-powder-assisted micro-electrical discharge machining (EDM) was proposed. This aims to explore the effect of the electrical discharge machining (EDM) parameters and TiC powder concentration on the machining properties and surface characteristics of the TiNi SMA. It was found that the material removal rate (MRR), surface roughness, and thickness of the recast layer increased with an increase in the discharge energy. TiC powder’s addition had a positive effect on increasing the electro-discharge frequency and MRR, reducing the surface roughness, and the maximum MRR and the minimum surface roughness occurred at a mixed powder concentration of 5 g/L. Moreover, the recast layer had good adhesion and high hardness due to metallurgical bonding. XRD analysis found that the machined surface contains CuO2, TiO2, and TiC phases, contributing to an increase in the surface microhardness from 258.5 to 438.7 HV, which could be beneficial for wear resistance in biomedical orthodontic applications.

Swing Mechanism for Micro EDM Drilling of Fuel Jet Nozzles

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 391-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Tong ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Long Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Micro Edm ◽  
Taper Angle ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrode Wire ◽  
Fuel Jet ◽  
Micro Holes ◽  
Edm Drilling ◽  
Fixed Center

To improve the spray effects of fuel-jet nozzles, the deep micro-holes of the nozzles require taper angle 0°-2° along jet direction. In this paper, a taper-swinging mechanism (TSM) is designed to swing a taper angle on an electrode wire for micro electrical discharge machining (EDM) of micro-taper holes. The features of TSM are as follows. First, the electrode wire and its guider are swung simultaneously during the micro-EDM drilling. Second, the center of a fixed sphere as the taper vertex is positioned on the surface of workpiece. Thirdly, non-rotating of the electrode wire and the fixed center avoid the errors of the swing motion. The taper holes with the corresponding angles of 0.12°, 0.40°, 0.83°, and 1.32° were machined by using TSM. The batch production showed that the consistency accuracy of holes’ diameters reached 4μm. In addition, the TSM was applied in a micro EDM machine tool.

Recent Patents on Micro-EDM Milling

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Baocheng Xie ◽  
Jianguo Liu ◽  
Yongqiu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Processing Method ◽  
Electrode Wear ◽  
Micro Edm ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Machining Quality ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

Background: Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) milling is widely used in the processing of complex cavities and micro-three-dimensional structures, which is a more effective processing method for micro-precision parts. Thus, more attention has been paid on the micro-EDM milling. Objective : To meet the increasing requirement of machining quality and machining efficiency of micro- EDM milling, the processing devices and processing methods of micro-EDM milling are being improved continuously. Methods: This paper reviews various current representative patents related to the processing devices and processing methods of micro-EDM milling. Results: Through summarizing a large number of patents about processing devices and processing methods of micro-EDM milling, the main problems of current development, such as the strategy of electrode wear compensation and the development trends of processing devices and processing methods of micro-EDM milling are discussed. Conclusion: The optimization of processing devices and processing methods of micro-EDM milling are conducive to solving the problems of processing efficiency and quality. More relevant patents will be invented in the future.

Optimization of μEDM process assisted with rotating magnetic pulling force and ultrasonic vibration

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440892098440
Author(s):  
Gurpreet Singh ◽  
DR Prajapati ◽  
PS Satsangi
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Pulling Force ◽  
Tool Rotation

The micro-electrical discharge machining process is hindered by low material removal rate and low surface quality, which bound its capability. The assistance of ultrasonic vibration and magnetic pulling force in micro-electrical discharge machining helps to overcome this limitation and increase the stability of the machining process. In the present research, an attempt has been made on Taguchi based GRA optimization for µEDM assisted with ultrasonic vibration and magnetic pulling force while µEDM of SKD-5 die steel with the tubular copper electrode. The process parameters such as ultrasonic vibration, magnetic pulling force, tool rotation, energy and feed rate have been chosen as process variables. Material removal rate and taper of the feature have been selected as response measures. From the experimental study, it has been found that response output measures have been significantly improved by 18% as compared to non assisted µEDM. The best optimal combination of input parameters for improved performance measures were recorded as machining with ultrasonic vibration (U1), 0.25 kgf of magnetic pulling force (M1), 600 rpm of tool rotation (R2), 3.38 mJ of energy (E3) and 1.5 mm/min of Tool feed rate (F3). The confirmation trail was also carried out for the validation of the results attained by Grey Relational Analysis and confirmed that there is a substantial improvement with both assistance applied simultaneously.

Micro electrical discharge machining in nitrogen plasma jet

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 198-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rimao Zou ◽  
Zuyuan Yu ◽  
Chengyang Yan ◽  
Jianzhong Li ◽  
Xin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Nitrogen Plasma ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

A Magnetic Drive Actuator for Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 303-306
Author(s):  
Xiao You Zhang ◽  
Akio Kifuji ◽  
Dong Jue He
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Magnetic Coupling ◽  
Magnetic Bearings ◽  
Coupling Mechanism ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Long Stroke ◽  
Magnetic Drive

Electrical discharge machining has the capability of machining all conductive materials regardless of hardness, and has the ability to deal with complex shapes. However, the speed and accuracy of conventional EDM are limited by probability and efficiency of the electrical discharges. This paper describes a three degrees of freedom (3-DOF) controlled, wide-bandwidth, high-precision, long-stroke magnetic drive actuator. The actuator can be attached to conventional electrical discharge machines to realize a high-speed and high-accuracy EDM. The actuator primarily consists of thrust and radial magnetic bearings, thrust and radial air bearings and a magnetic coupling mechanism. By using the thrust and radial magnetic bearings, the translational motions of the spindle can be controlled. The magnetic drive actuator possesses a positioning resolution of the order of micrometer, a bandwidth greater than 100Hz and a positioning stroke of 2mm.

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