Development of Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Micro Electrochemical Discharge Machining Tool

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-325
Author(s):  
Xiaokun Li ◽  
Yuankai Ren ◽  
Zhiyuan Wei ◽  
Yong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Geometric Accuracy ◽  
Machining Performance ◽  
Machining Quality ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge ◽  
Hard And Brittle Materials

Background: The fabrication of microstructures with high machining quality is always difficult when it is concerned with non-conductive hard and brittle materials such as glass and engineering ceramics. It is reported in related papers and patents that Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) process is a good choice for machining non-conductive, hard and brittle materials. However, the machining performance of ECDM process, especially in the aspect of geometric accuracy and surface quality, needs to be greatly improved. Objective: The purpose of this study was to improve the machining quality of conventional ECDM process by introducing ultrasonic vibration to ECDM process, develop an Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Micro Electrochemical Discharge Machining (UAECDM) tool, and investigate the improvements of the machining performance by means of comparative experiments. Methods: Firstly, the machining principle of UAECDM was investigated, and the effects of ultrasonic vibration are discussed with the analysis of the micro process. Secondly, the hardware system, which consists of a machine tool body, XY and Z axes, an ultrasonic spindle system and motion control system, was established; and the software system was developed based on the analysis of the overall workflow of the machining process. Finally, comparative experiments, including ECDM drilling, UAECDM drilling, ECDM milling and UAECDM milling, were carried out to reveal the improvements of the machining quality. Results: In the UAECDM group, a micro-hole with the inlet diameter of 133.2µm as well as the 3 × 3 array of micro holes was fabricated on the glass workpiece with 300µm thickness, and a microgroove with the width of 119.2µm was successfully milled on the glass workpiece. It is shown in both microscopic photographs and optical measurements that the microstructures fabricated by UAECDM have better machining quality compared with similar microstructures fabricated by ECDM. Conclusion: Based on comparative experiments and discussions of the results, it has been proved that the machine tool can meet the requirement of the ultrasonic vibration-assisted micro electrochemical discharge machining and can improve the geometric accuracy and surface quality significantly.

The Control System Construction of the Multifunctional Combined CNC Machine

2006 ◽  
Vol 315-316 ◽  
pp. 566-570
Author(s):  
Meng You Huo ◽  
Qin He Zhang ◽  
Jian Hua Zhang ◽  
Xing Ai
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Machine Tool ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
State Inspection ◽  
Servo Control ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Hard And Brittle Materials ◽  
The Stability

In this paper we present a multifunctional combined CNC machine that integrates the technology of USM, EDM and grinding. For non-conductive hard and brittle materials, the machine tool could perform ultrasonic machining and grinding machining combined ultrasonic vibration; for conductive hard and brittle materials, electrical discharge with or without ultrasonic vibration could be implemented. Conductive engineering ceramics have been used for elementary experiments, the results show that it is more efficient and more stable for processing this kind of materials by using the multifunctional combined CNC machine. On the basis of brief introduction about the structure of the machine tool, this paper emphasizes the form of control system, the gap state inspection that can be used to ensure the stability in processing and the principle for servo control.

Investigation of Circuit Parameters in Tube Electrode High-Speed Electrochemical Discharge Machining

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Islam Md. Rashedul ◽  
Lei Ji ◽  
Baoyang Jiang
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Matlab Simulation ◽  
Machining Performance ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge ◽  
Tube Electrode ◽  
Rlc Circuit ◽  
Micro Holes ◽  
Selection Parameters

Abstract Tube electrode high-speed electrochemical discharge machining (TSECDM) has been effectively used in the manufactures of micro holes with difficult-to-cut conductive materials in the field of aerospace industry. The design and parameters of circuit are critical for the machining performances of TSECDM. In this paper, the influences of circuit on the TSECDM performances are studied. Firstly, a relaxation type RLC generator is designed and analyzed by MATLAB simulation. Secondly, the effects of RLC circuit parameters such a resistor (R), capacitor (C) and inductor (L) on machining performances are investigated by experiments on the bulk of SS304 alloys by limiting factors changing. Finally, the analysis achievement indicated that the circuit selection parameters value R (15Ω); C (220nF); L (0.13mH) can be used to obtain a better machining performance.

Application of Electrochemical Discharge Machining to Micro-Machining of Quartz

2014 ◽  
Vol 939 ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Ling Wu ◽  
Hsin Min Lee ◽  
Kuan Hwa Chin
Keyword(s):  
Feed Rate ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Machining Performance ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Machining Time ◽  
Optimal Processing ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge

Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is the preferred non-traditional process technology in recent years, The main processing is applied to machining non-conductive hard brittle materials. This study investigated the precision and stability of quartz fabricated by ECDM and explored the optimal processing parameters including size of electrode, machining speed as well as pulse-on and pulse-off duration. Microgrooves machined under the optimal processing parameters with adjusted rotational speed and feed rate were examined to understand the effect of different ECDM parameters on machining performance. The results indicate that micro-holes of better morphology could be obtained under pulse voltage of 40 V, electrolyte concentration of 5 M, electrode size of 125 μm. Moreover, rotational speed of 1500 rpm and pulse-on/pulse-off (ms) ratio of 1:0.6 gave higher machining accuracy with smaller hole diameter and shorter machining time. Finally, microgrooves machined under the optimal processing parameters showed the best accuracy in dimension and cross-sectional morphology at rotational speed of 2500 rpm, pulse-on /pulse-off (ms) ratio of 1:1.6, and feed rate of 3000 μm/min.

scholarly journals Micro Electrochemical Milling of Micro Metal Parts with Rotating Ultrasonic Electrode

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (22) ◽  
pp. 6617
Author(s):  
Yong Liu ◽  
Haoran Chen ◽  
Shenghai Wang ◽  
Kan Wang ◽  
Minghao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Machining Performance ◽  
Good Surface ◽  
Anode Dissolution ◽  
Compound Method ◽  
Metal Microstructure ◽  
Electrochemical Milling

With the rapid development of MEMS, the demand for metal microstructure is increasing. Micro electrochemical milling technology (MECM) is capable of manufacturing micro metallic devices or components based on the principle of electrochemical anode dissolution. To improve the capacity of MECM, this paper presents a compound method named ultrasonic vibration-assisted micro electrochemical milling technology (UA-MECM). Firstly, the simulation and mathematical model of UA-MECM process is established to explain the mechanism of ultrasonic vibration on micro electrochemical milling. Then, the effects of ultrasonic parameters, electrical parameters and feedrate on machining localization and surface quality are discussed considering sets of experiments. The surface roughness was effectively reduced from Ra 0.83 to Ra 0.26 µm with the addition of ultrasonic vibration. It turns out that ultrasonic vibration can obviously improve machining precision, efficiency and quality. Finally, two- and three-dimensional microstructures with good surface quality were successful fabricated. It shows that ultrasonic vibration-assisted electrochemical milling technology has excellent machining performance, which has potential and broad industrial application prospects.

Study on the Effect of Vibration Amplitude in Two-Dimension Ultrasonic Vibration Cutting

2014 ◽  
Vol 1027 ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Ying Niu ◽  
Feng Jiao ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Jia Fei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Bending Vibration ◽  
Vibration Cutting ◽  
Machining Quality ◽  
Hard And Brittle Materials ◽  
Longitudinal Bending ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration Cutting

Longitudinal-bending complex vibration can be realized by opening chute on the amplitude amplifier pole. Different longitudinal and bending amplitudes can be obtained under different angles and the number of the chutes. Based on the theory of two-dimensional ultrasonic cutting, the effects of the two dimensional amplitude on the cutting characteristics were analyzed experimentally in the paper. Research results show that the amplitudes of longitudinal and bending vibration have a great effect on cutting force and machining quality in two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration cutting of hard and brittle materials. When keeping constant longitudinal amplitude and increasing bending amplitude in a certain extent, the cutting force could be reduced and the machining quality of workpiece could be improved effectively. The research provides relevant basis for designing two-dimensional longitudinal bending vibration cutting system.

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