scholarly journals Geometric Accuracy Improvement by Using Electrochemical Reaming with a Helical Tube Electrode as Post-Processing for EDM

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 3564
Author(s):  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Chen Wang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Qin Ni ◽  
Lei Ji
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Cylindrical Tube ◽  
Helical Structure ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Post Processing ◽  
Tube Electrode ◽  
Helical Tube

Electrochemical reaming using a helical tube electrode together with lateral flushing is proposed as post-processing to improve the machining accuracy and surface quality of holes produced by electrical discharge machining (EDM). The velocity distributions of flushing in the machining gap for a cylindrical tube electrode and for a helical tube electrode were compared using flow field simulations. The role of the helical structure in promoting removal of machining products was illustrated by the results of the flow field simulations for different lateral flushing pressures. The performance of electrochemical reaming as post-processing in improving machining accuracy and surface quality was verified by comparative experiments examining the exit circularity error, taper, and surface morphology of machined holes. Finally, an optimum combination of machining parameters was obtained through a process parameter optimization experiment.

scholarly journals Performance Improvement of High-speed Edm and Ecm Combined Process by Using a Helical Tube Electrode With Matched Internal and External Flushing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Ji ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Guoqian Wang ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Wentao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrochemical Machining ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Tube Electrode ◽  
Helical Tube ◽  
Narrow Gaps ◽  
Helical Electrode

Abstract Micro-hole fabrication at a high speed and accuracy of machining while maintaining high surface quality is challenging. A core difficulty is the removal of the products of machining from extremely narrow gaps. To solve this problem, this study proposes an approach that combines high-speed electrical discharge machining (EDM) with electrochemical machining (ECM) by using a helical tube electrode with matched internal and external flushing. During high-speed electrical discharge drilling, matching the internal flushing with the clockwise rotation of the helical electrode can help remove debris from the bottom of the blind hole. During ECM, matching the external flushing with the anticlockwise rotation of the helical electrode can improve the flow of electrolyte in the gap. First, the flow field was simulated to show that matching the internal and external flushing of the helical electrode can enhance the flow of the medium and reduce particle concentration in extremely narrow gaps. Second, a series of experiments were conducted to verify that the taper of the hole and the surface quality of its wall can be improved by using the helical tube electrode. Finally, an experiment was carried out to optimize the machining parameters, and yielded a minimum taper of 0.008 at a speed of rotation of 460 rpm, and pressures of internal and external flushing of 9 MPa and 4 MPa, respectively.

Precise-Micro PECM System and its Applications Combining Synchronizing Ultrasonical Vibration

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 834-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Wei Zhu ◽  
Xing Lei Miao ◽  
Chao Feng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Electrochemical Machining ◽  
Electrical Circuit ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Micro Machining ◽  
High Productivity

The micro-PECM (Pulse Electrochemical Machining) combining synchronous ultrasonic vibration is proposed as a new technology for to solve the difficulty machining problems of conductive hard and tough materials. The feasibility of micro-PECM combining synchronous ultrasonic vibration is studied. The synchronous way is analyzed; the synchronous electrical circuit is designed and made. The synchronous electrochemical micro-machining system combining ultrasonical vibration are built and improved，which machining parameters can be adjusted in a wide ranges, and the synchronous target of the ultrasonical vibration with the voltage of micro-PECM can be realized. The micro-machining electrodes are manufactured in different sections and sizes by combined electrical discharge machining. The mechanism tests of micro-PECM are carried, which kentaniums （YBD151、YG8）and stainless steel are machined and the results are analyzed and discussed. Contrast with the single micro-USM, the micro-PECM combining ultrasonic vibration has high productivity, good machining accuracy and surface quality; furthermore, its cathode wastage is low. The micro-PECM combining synchronous ultrasonic vibration has the best machining precision and surface quality.

Investigating the Effects of Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining on the Surface Quality of γ–TiAl Intermetallic

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 396-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Jabbaripour ◽  
M.H. Sadeghi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Shabgard ◽  
S. Shajari ◽  
H. Hassanpour
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Aluminum Powder ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Working Temperature ◽  
Corrosion Creep

Due to outstanding properties of γ–TiAl intermetallic such as high resistance against fatigue, oxidation, corrosion, creep, dynamic vibration, high working temperature and also its application in aerospace, automotive industry and turbojet engines; in this paper, powder mixed electrical discharge machining (PMEDM) of γ–TiAl intermetallic by means of different additive powders including aluminum (Al), graphite (Gr), silicon carbide (SiC), chrome (Cr) and iron (Fe) is investigated to compare the output characteristic of surface quality and roughness. The results indicate that aluminum powder produces the best surface finish, followed by silicon carbide, graphite, chrome and iron respectively. The experimental results show that in the determined settings of input machining parameters, aluminum powder can improve the surface roughness of TiAl sample about 32%.

scholarly journals Optimization of the Process Parameters for Micro-Milling Thin-Walled Micro Parts Using Advanced Algorithms

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Wang ◽  
Qingshun Bai ◽  
Kai Cheng ◽  
Liang Zhao ◽  
Hui Ding
Keyword(s):  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Parameters Optimization ◽  
Micro Milling ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Nsga Ii ◽  
Micro Parts ◽  
Thin Walled

Abstract The surface integrity and machining accuracy of thin-walled micro parts are significantly affected by micro-milling parameters mostly because of their weak stiffness. Furthermore, there is still a lack of studies focusing on parameters optimization for the fabrication of thin-walled microscale parts. In this paper, an innovative approach is proposed for the optimization of machining parameters with the objectives of surface quality and dimension accuracy, which integrates the Taguchi method, principal component analysis method (PCA) and the Non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II). In the study, surface arithmetic average height Sa, surface root mean square height Sq, and 3-D fractal dimension Ds are selected to evaluate surface quality. Then micro-milling experiments are conducted based on the Taguchi method. According to the experimental results, the significance of machining parameters can be determined by range analysis. Besides, regression models for the responses are developed comparatively, and the PCA method is employed for dimension reduction of the optimization objective space. Finally, two combinations of machining parameters with the highest satisfaction are obtained through NSGA-II, and verification experiments are carried out. The results show that the surface quality and dimension accuracy of the thin-walled microscale parts can be simultaneously improved by using the proposed approach.

scholarly journals Effects of Helical Tube Electrode Structure on Mixed Machining Product Transfer in Micro-Machining Channel during Tube Electrode High-Speed Electrochemical Discharge Machining

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Chen Wang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Lei Ji ◽  
Jian Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Helical Structure ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Electrode Structure ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrochemical Discharge ◽  
Tube Electrode ◽  
Processed Products

In tube electrode high-speed electrochemical discharge machining (TSECDM), mixed products are constantly produced in the narrow machining gap by simultaneous discharge erosion and electrochemical dissolution. For the high-efficiency removal of these products from the machining gap, a tool electrode with an optimized helical structure was utilized in TSECDM in this study. Firstly, the concentration distributions of the processed products in the machining gap using tube electrode tools with three typical helical structures were studied through the simulation of solid–liquid coupling; this showed that a trapezoidal helical structure benefited the reduced accumulation of products in grooves and the effective removal of products from the machining gap. Secondly, the main geometric parameters of the trapezoidal helical structure, including the helical groove depth, pitch, and tooth angle, were optimized by gap flow-field simulation to enhance the removal effect on processed products. Finally, it was verified that the trapezoidal helical electrode showed a definitive and significant advantage over the ordinary cylindrical electrode in effectively removing processed products from the machining gap by the comparison of flow-field simulations and actual machining experiments.

scholarly journals Workpiece Vibration in Feed Direction Assisted Electrochemical Cutting Using Tube Electrode With Inclined Holes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Yang ◽  
Xiaolong Fang ◽  
Yusen Hang ◽  
Zhengyang Xu ◽  
Yongbin Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Electrochemical Reaction ◽  
Vibrational Amplitude ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Machining Efficiency ◽  
Feed Direction ◽  
Tube Electrode ◽  
Workpiece Vibration ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Electrochemical cutting using tube electrode with inclined holes is a machining method that directly and obliquely injects electrolyte into the machining gap through inclined jet-flow holes on the sidewall of a tube electrode, allowing the electrochemical cutting of a workpiece. To improve the machining efficiency and accuracy of this cutting technique, a method of workpiece vibration in feed direction assisted electrochemical cutting is proposed in which workpiece vibration along the feed direction rapidly and periodically changes the machining gap. The near-instantaneous increases in the machining gap promotes the waste electrolyte containing electrolytic products to flow down the machining gap. At the same time, the electrochemical reaction time under the non-uniform flow field caused by the inclined downward injection of electrolyte is reduced. The flow field simulation of electrolyte in machining gap indicates that the near-instantaneous increases in the machining gap can improve the flow velocity of electrolyte. Experiment demonstrates that the average feed rate can be increased by 50% and the machining efficiency is superior to that of electrochemical cutting assisted by workpiece non-vibration in feed direction. The difference between the upper and lower slit widths is reduced and the machining accuracy is improved. The effect of the vibrational amplitude and frequency on the machining result is also investigated. Finally, an array slice structure is fabricated on a stainless steel block with a cross-section of 10 mm × 10 mm at average feed rate of 6 mm/s using a vibrational amplitude and frequency of 0.1 mm and 1.5 Hz, respectively.

scholarly journals Study of ultrasonic vibration–assisted thread turning of Inconel 718 superalloy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 168781401988377
Author(s):  
Yu He ◽  
Zhongming Zhou ◽  
Ping Zou ◽  
Xiaogang Gao ◽  
Kornel F Ehmann
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Thread Cutting ◽  
Workpiece Surface ◽  
Inconel 718 Superalloy ◽  
The Relationship

With excellent properties, high-temperature superalloys have become the main application materials for aircraft engines, gas turbines, and many other devices. However, superalloys are typically difficult to machine, especially for the thread cutting. In this article, an ultrasonic vibration–assisted turning system is proposed for thread cutting operations in superalloys. A theoretical analysis of ultrasonic vibration–assisted thread cutting is carried out. An ultrasonic vibration–assisted system was integrated into a standard lathe to demonstrate thread turning in Inconel 718 superalloy. The influence of ultrasonic vibration–assisted machining on workpiece surface quality, chip shape, and tool wear was analyzed. The relationship between machining parameters and ultrasonic vibration–assisted processing performance was also explored. By analyzing the motion relationship between tool path and workpiece surface, the reasons for improved workpiece surface quality by ultrasonic vibration–assisted machining were explained.

scholarly journals Face Grinding Surface Quality of High Volume Fraction SiCp/Al Composite Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Zhao ◽  
Yadong Gong ◽  
Guiqiang Liang ◽  
Ming Cai ◽  
Bing Han
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Spindle Speed ◽  
High Volume Fraction ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Al Composite

AbstractThe existing research on SiCp/Al composite machining mainly focuses on the machining parameters or surface morphology. However, the surface quality of SiCp/Al composites with a high volume fraction has not been extensively studied. In this study, 32 SiCp/Al specimens with a high volume fraction were prepared and their machining parameters measured. The surface quality of the specimens was then tested and the effect of the grinding parameters on the surface quality was analyzed. The grinding quality of the composite specimens was comprehensively analyzed taking the grinding force, friction coefficient, and roughness parameters as the evaluation standards. The best grinding parameters were obtained by analyzing the surface morphology. The results show that, a higher spindle speed should be chosen to obtain a better surface quality. The final surface quality is related to the friction coefficient, surface roughness, and fragmentation degree as well as the quantity and distribution of the defects. Lower feeding amount, lower grinding depth and appropriately higher spindle speed should be chosen to obtain better surface quality. Lower feeding amount, higher grinding depth and spindle speed should be chosen to balance grind efficiently and surface quality. This study proposes a systematic evaluation method, which can be used to guide the machining of SiCp/Al composites with a high volume fraction.

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