scholarly journals Wire Electrical Discharge Machining—A Review

Machines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Laurenţiu Slătineanu ◽  
Oana Dodun ◽  
Margareta Coteaţă ◽  
Gheorghe Nagîţ ◽  
Irina Beşliu Băncescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Wire Electrode ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
The Wire ◽  
Machining Productivity ◽  
Machined Surfaces

Wire electrical discharge machining has appeared mainly in response to the need for detachment with sufficiently high accuracy of parts of plate-type workpieces. The improvements introduced later allowed the extension of this machining technology to obtain more complex ruled surfaces with increasingly high requirements regarding the quality of the machined surfaces and the productivity of the wire electrical discharge machining process. Therefore, it was normal for researchers to be interested in developing more and more in-depth investigations into the various aspects of wire electrical discharge machining. These studies focused first on improving the machining equipment, wire electrodes, and the devices used to position the clamping of a wire electrode and workpiece. A second objective pursued was determining the most suitable conditions for developing the machining process for certain proper situations. As output parameters, the machining productivity, the accuracy, and roughness of the machined surfaces, the wear of the wire electrode, and the changes generated in the surface layer obtained by machining were taken into account. There is a large number of scientific papers that have addressed issues related to wire electrical discharge machining. The authors aimed to reveal the aspects that characterize the process, phenomena, performances, and evolution trends specific to the wire electrical discharge machining processes, as they result from scientific works published mainly in the last two decades.

scholarly journals Influence of Energy Parameters of Micro WEDM on Kerf

2012 ◽  
Vol 576 ◽  
pp. 527-530
Author(s):  
Mohammad Yeakub Ali ◽  
W.Y.H. Liew ◽  
S.A. Gure ◽  
B. Asfana
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Kerf Width ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Wire Electrode ◽  
Wire Vibration ◽  
The Wire ◽  
Micro Wedm

This paper presents the estimation of kerf width in micro wire electrical discharge machining (micro WEDM) in terms of machining parameters of capacitance and gap voltage. An empirical model is developed by the analysis of variance (ANOVA) of experimental data. Using a wire electrode of 70 µm diameter, a minimum kerf width is found to be 92 µm for the micro WEDM parameters of 0.01 µF capacitance and 90.25 V gap voltage. Around 30% increament of the kerf is found to be high. The analysis also revealed that the capacitance is more influential parameter than gap voltage on kerf width produced by micro WEDM. As the gap voltage determines the breakdown distance and affects the wire vibration, the wire vibration factor is to be considered in the analysis and in formulation of model in future study.

scholarly journals Study on Surface Evenness of Super-high-thickness Cutting in High-speed Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Deng ◽  
Zhidong Liu ◽  
Ming Zhang ◽  
Hongwei Pan ◽  
Mingbo Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Wire Electrode ◽  
Positional Accuracy ◽  
Vibration Absorption ◽  
The Wire

Abstract Surface machined by high-speed wire electrical discharge machining (HS-WEDM) at super-high thickness (more than 1000 mm) cutting suffers from uneven surface, a major problem that has been investigated in this paper. According to the analysis, as wire frame span increases, the rigidity of the wire electrode decreases, and under the action of discharge explosive force, wire electrode vibration intensifies. As a result, the machining stability inevitably decreases. However, the core problem is whether there is enough working fluid in the slit to dampen and absorb the vibration of the wire electrode so as to ensure the positional stability of the wire electrode. To verify the above point of view: first, the wire guide and gravity take-up with bidirectional tension in the wire feeding system were installed to improve the positional accuracy of the wire electrode; second, to improve the flow of the working fluid into the slit, the slit width was increased by improving the working fluid and a medium carrier with a higher melting point and vaporization point can reduce the vaporization of the working fluid in the slit as much as possible. The experiment showed that the outlet flow of the improved working fluid is 56.72% higher than that of the original working fluid when cutting a 750 mm thick workpiece, which increases the damping and vibration absorption effect of the working fluid on the wire electrode in the long and narrow gap. After the above measures were implemented, super-high thickness cutting can be carried out continuously and steadily, the surface evenness was significantly improved, and the workpiece with a thickness of 2000 mm was cut successfully.

Working Principle and Performance of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

2012 ◽  
Vol 507 ◽  
pp. 180-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cun Shan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Wedm Process

Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is an advanced thermal machining process capable of accurately machining parts with complicated shapes, especially for the parts that are very difficult to be machined by traditional machining processes. WEDM process is based on the conventional EDM sparking phenomenon utilizing the widely accepted non-contact technique of material removal. Since the introduction of the process, WEDM has evolved from a simple means of making tools and dies to the best alternative of producing micro-scale parts with the highest degree of dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality. This author reviews the vast array of research work carried out from the EDM process to the development of the WEDM, also highlights the working principle and mechanical performance of machining conditions. A wide range of WEDM industrial applications are reported together with the development of the hybrid machining processes. The final part of the paper discusses these developments and outlines the possible trends for future WEDM research.

Optimization of the Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Process Using Grey Relational Analysis and Taguchi Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 738-743
Author(s):  
Oana Dodun ◽  
Vasile Merticaru ◽  
Laurenţiu Slatineanu ◽  
Margareta Coteaţă
Keyword(s):  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
The Wire ◽  
Grey Relational

The wire electrical discharge machining is a machining method able to allow detaching parts from plates type workpieces as a consequence of electrical discharges developed between workpiece and wire tool electrode found in a motion along its axis; there is also a work motion along the contour to be obtained. There are many factors able to exert influence on the sizes of parameters of technological interest. On the other hand, there are various methods that can be used in order to establish the optimal combination of the input factors, so that obtaining of machining best results is possible. When there are many process output factors, a problem of multiobjective optimization could be formulated. The Grey relational analysis method and the Taguchi method could be applied in order to optimize the wire electrical discharge machining process, when various criteria having distinct significances are considered. An experimental research was designed and developed in order to optimize the wire electrical discharge cutting of parts made of an alloyed steel, by considering six input factors: test piece thickness, pulse on time, pulse off time, wire axial tensile, current intensity and travelling wire electrode speed. As output parameters, one took into consideration surface roughness, wire tool electrode massic wear, cutting speed along the contour to be obtained. 16 experiments were developed in accordance with the requirements specific to a Taguchi table L16. The results of experiments were processed by means of Grey relational analysis method and Taguchi method.

Device for Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 569-573
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Bosoancă ◽  
Laurenţiu Slătineanu ◽  
Margareta Coteaţă ◽  
Ana Bădănac ◽  
Vasile Manole
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machine ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machine ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Discharge Machine ◽  
The Wire ◽  
The Given

The problem approached in this paper refers to designing a device for wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) which can be used on a ram electrical discharge machine. Usually, wire electrical discharge machine is applied only on specialized electrical discharge machines. The device proposed in the paper will ensure widening the technological possibilities of the given ram EDM equipment. A principle schema of the device was established, after analyzing the main requirements specific to the device service. One took into consideration a possibility to rotate and fix the subassembly for guiding the wire electrode so that the active zone of the wire tool electrode has a horizontal, vertical or even inclined position. Another requirement was to ensure a way for achieving machining processes in cavities existing in workpieces of higher dimensions. Functioning of the designed device and strain resistance of some components were tested by using CATIA V5 software. Some optimization possibilities for this constructive solution of the device were identified.

MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION IN WIRE-ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING (WEDM) OF TITANIUM ALLOY

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.B. Saedon ◽  
Norkamal Jaafar ◽  
Nor Hafiez Mohamad Nor ◽  
Mohd Azman Yahaya ◽  
Hazran Husain
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Grey Relational Grade ◽  
The Wire ◽  
Grey Relational

This paper presents an investigation on influences and multiple optimizations of wire-electrical discharge (WEDM) machining performances such as cutting rate, material removal, surface roughness and kerf width processed on titanium alloy material. The experimental studies were conducted under varying machining parameters namely pulse-off time, peak current, wire tension and wire feed. The experimental works were designed base on Taguchi design of experiment. The optimum multi-objective performance characteristics was determined using analysis of variance (ANOVA) coupled with grey relational analysis (GRA). ANOVA was used to study the significance of process parameters on grey relational grade which showed the most significant factor. The grey relational grade obtained from GRA was used to optimize the wire-electrical discharge machining process. To validate the findings, confirmation experiment had been carried out using the optimal parameters and the predicted results were found in good agreements with experimental finding. Improved machining performance in the wire electrical machining process has been achieved by using this approach.

Experimental Study of Machining of Shape Memory Alloys Using Dry Micro Electrical Discharge Machining Process

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagil James ◽  
Sharadkumar Kakadiya
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Dielectric Medium ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

Shape Memory Alloys are smart materials that tend to remember and return to its original shape when subjected to deformation. These materials find numerous applications in robotics, automotive and biomedical industries. Micromachining of SMAs is often a considerable challenge using conventional machining processes. Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining is a combination of thermal and electrical processes, which can machine any electrically conductive material at micron scale independent of its hardness. It employs dielectric medium such as hydrocarbon oils, deionized water, and kerosene. Using liquid dielectrics has adverse effects on the machined surface causing cracking, white layer deposition, and irregular surface finish. These limitations can be minimized by using a dry dielectric medium such as air or nitrogen gas. This research involves the experimental study of micromachining of Shape Memory Alloys using dry Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining process. The study considers the effect of critical process parameters including discharge voltage and discharge current on the material removal rate and the tool wear rate. A comparison study is performed between the Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining process with using the liquid as well as air as the dielectric medium. In this study, microcavities are successfully machined on shape memory alloys using dry Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining process. The study found that the dry Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining produces a comparatively better surface finish, has lower tool wear and lesser material removal rate compared to the process using the liquid as the dielectric medium. The results of this research could extend the industrial applications of Micro Electrical Discharge Machining processes.

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