Research on the Performance of Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Electrical Discharge Surface Modification Layer

2010 ◽  
Vol 171-172 ◽  
pp. 408-411
Author(s):  
Chun Jie Dong ◽  
Jian Hua Zhang ◽  
Xi Chao Song
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Vibration Amplitude ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Melting Material

Ultrasonic vibration assisted electrical discharge surface modification was studied in the paper. The influence of ultrasonic vibration amplitude and frequency on the modification layer performance, such as surface roughness, sectional morphology, micro hardness and wear resistance was investigated. Experimental results show that ultrasonic vibration assisted electrical discharge surface modification can improve surface roughness and make the melting material well-distributed. The surfaces have higher micro hardness and wear resistance when the tool electrode is assisted with ultrasonic vibration.

Experimental Research on Small Holes by Electrical Discharge Machining Combined with Ultrasonic Vibration and Assisted Inwall Polish with the Ultrasonic Vibrating

2007 ◽  
Vol 359-360 ◽  
pp. 374-378
Author(s):  
Ming Rang Cao ◽  
Shi Chun Yang ◽  
Wen Hui Li ◽  
Sheng Qiang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Machine Tool ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Small Hole ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
One Machine

The EDM can machined some superhard conducting material that cannot be handled by the traditional method, such as carbide alloy, tool steel and engineering materials etc., however, it is also accompanied with slow material removal rate(MRR) and poor surface quality (surface roughness). For some fine machining having rigorous criterion on size and surface roughness, the EDM cannot meet the demand. Some researches indicate that the MRR of small hole by electrical discharge machining combined with ultrasonic vibration (UEDM) can increase in certain range, but the surface quality is still poor. Although there are lots of the researches on the UEDM, some debates on machining mechanism and applied scope existed, and technology of UEDM needs the further study. After small hole machined by the UEDM, it is polished by ultrasonic vibrating. Two steps are includes in this technology. In the first place, on a high velocity electro discharge small hole machine with high-pressure dielectric liquid and hollow electrode, a transducer and horn are attached between the spindle and the electrode. The ultrasonic vibration of the tool electrode is implemented by connecting the horn and the tool electrode together with a chucking appliance. The second, after the small hole is complete, with the same machine tool and tool electrode the process of polishing the inwall of the small hole is carried out by accompanying the ultrasonic vibration, revolution and feed of the tool electrode with the abrasive material. In the experiments, the reference point for UEDM is found and the new theory is proposed to explain the increase of the MRR and the decrease of the surface roughness value .The polish with the ultrasonic vibration can improve further the surface roughness. The ultrasonic vibrating polish after the hole by UEDM is an economical and effective technology, which realizes machining of two procedures in one machine tool. So the process for changing machine tool and tool is not needed any more and the efficiency is further improved.

scholarly journals Research on Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Electrical Discharge Machining SiCp/Al Composite

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Gao ◽  
Jucai Li ◽  
Qixuan Xing ◽  
Qinhe Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Pulse Interval ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Gap Flow ◽  
Al Composite

Abstract In this paper, ultrasonic-vibration assisted electrical discharge machining (UEDM) is used to process SiCp/Al composite materials in order to achieve a higher material removal rate (MRR) and lower surface roughness, width overcut, and relative tool wear rate (RTWR). FLUENT software was used to simulate the gap flow field. The simulation results of the gap flow field show that the ultrasonic vibration of the tool electrode is conducive to the removal of chips, which makes the discharge more stable and improves the machining efficiency. Based on the single factor experiment, the effects of peak current, reference voltage, pulse width, and pulse interval on MRR, surface roughness, width overcut, and RTWR of the workpiece are studied. Then, based on the orthogonal experiment, the grey relational analysis method was used to optimize the process parameters, and the order of the influence of the 4 process indicators on the comprehensive performance and the optimal processing parameter combination was obtained. The reliability of the process optimization was verified with experiments.

Study on the Mechanism of Ultrasonic Vibration Aided Electrical Discharge Milling in Deionized Water

2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 1344-1347
Author(s):  
Wei Jie Chang ◽  
Jian Hua Zhang ◽  
Tao Zhu ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Xue Hui Shen
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Deionized Water ◽  
The Other ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Orthogonal Experiments

Ultrasonic vibration aided electrical discharge milling in deionized water is proposed and its mechanism is investigated in this paper. The tool electrode is formed to be walled pipe, and high pressure deionized water is supplied through it. Two groups of orthogonal experiments were carried out respectively, one group with ultrasonic vibration on tool electrode and the other without. Research results show that ultrasonic vibration can improve the machining process and surface roughness.

The Influence of Laser Irradiation Parameters on Tribological Behaviour of Commercially Pure Titanium for Dental Prostheses

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karibeeran Shanmuga Sundaram ◽  
Gurusami Kiliyappan ◽  
Senthil Kumaran Selvadurai
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Pure Titanium ◽  
Laser Surface ◽  
Commercially Pure Titanium ◽  
Laser Shock ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Dental Prostheses ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Cp Ti

Laser shock peening (LSP) is one of the innovative technique that produces a compressive residual stress on the surface of metallic materials, thereby significantly increasing its fatigue life in applications where failure is caused by surface-initiated cracks. The specimens were treated with laser shock waves with different processing parameters, and characterization studies were made on treated specimens. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of Nd:YAG laser on commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) used in prosthetic dental restorations. The treatment influenced change in microstructure, micro hardness, surface roughness, and wear resistance characteristics. Though CP-Ti is considered as an excellent material for dental applications due to its outstanding biocompatibility, it is not suitable when high mastication forces are applied. In the present study, pulsed Nd:YAG laser surface treatment technique was adopted to improve the wear resistance of CP-Ti. The wear test pin specimens of CP-Ti were investment cast with centrifugal titanium casting machine. The wear properties of specimens were evaluated after LSP on a “pin-on-disc” wear testing tribometer, as per ASTM G99-05 standards. The results of the wear experiment showed that the treated laser surface has higher wear resistance, micro hardness, and surface roughness compared to as-cast samples. The improvement of wear resistance may be attributed due to grain refinement imparted by LSP processes. The microstructure, wear surfaces, wear debris, and morphology of the specimen were analyzed by using optical electron microscope, scanning electron microscope, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The data were compared using ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey tests. The characteristic change resulted in increase in wear resistance and decrease in wear rate. Hence, it is evident that the more reliable and removable partial denture metal frameworks for dental prostheses may find its applications.

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.

Surface Modification Process by Electrical Discharge Machining with Tungsten Carbide Powder Mixing in Kerosene Fluid

2019 ◽  
Vol 889 ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Van Tao Le ◽  
Tien Long Banh ◽  
Xuan Thai Tran ◽  
Nguyen Thi Hong Minh
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Tungsten Carbide ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Alloy Powder ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Carbide Powder ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Hard Materials ◽  
Tungsten Carbide Powder ◽  
Better Than

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is widely used to process hard materials in the industry. The process of electrical discharge is changed and called PMEDM when alloy powder is added in the oil dielectric. In the current study, the effect of tungsten carbide alloy powder added in the dielectric on the surface roughness (Ra) and the micro hardness of surface (HV) status of the workpiece SKD61 after machining is investigated. Studies show that the surface roughness and the micro hardness of surface obtained by PMEDM is generally better than that by normal EDM. The method can be applied for improving surface quality such as improving strengthening of molds and machine parts.

Ultrasonic Nanocrystal Surface Modification Assisted Nitriding: An Experimental Study

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingyi Zhao ◽  
Zhencheng Ren ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Xiahan Sang ◽  
Xiaoning Hou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Nitride Phase ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Surface Nanocrystallization ◽  
Gas Nitriding ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Iron Sample

A powerful surface severe plastic deformation (SSPD) technique, ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) has been used to treat pure iron to induce surface nanocrystallization. Transmission electron microscopy and surface profiler were used to study the microstructure and surface roughness after UNSM. Results indicate that the surface nanocrystallization with the controllable surface roughness was obtained. After that, gas nitriding of the nanocrystalline and microcrystalline iron was carried out and compared. X-ray diffraction, micro hardness testing and energy dispersive spectroscopy were applied to investigate the phase, micro hardness and distribution of nitrogen atoms in the iron sample after nitriding. It has been found that nitriding efficiency has been significantly improved in UNSM-processed samples than that in the non-processed samples as manifested by higher hardness and higher volume fraction of the nitride phase. With appropriate nanocrystallization, nitriding can occur efficiently at temperature as low as 300 °C.

scholarly journals Experimental Study of the Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Abrasive Waterjet Micromachining the Quartz Glass

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongguo Hou ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Zhe Lv ◽  
Yuanyong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Vibration Amplitude ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Erosion Depth ◽  
System Pressure

The ultrasonic vibration is used to enhance the capability of the abrasive water micromachining glass. And, the ultrasonic vibration is activated on the abrasive waterjet nozzle. The quality of the flow is improved, and the velocity of the abrasive is increased because of the addition of the ultrasonic energy. The relevant experimental results indicate that the erosion depth and the material volume removal of the glass are obviously increased when ultrasonic vibration is working. As for the influence of process parameters on the material removal of the glass such as vibration amplitude, system pressure, distance of the standoff, and abrasive size, the experimental results indicate that the system pressure and vibration contribute greatly to the glass material removal. Also, the erosion depth and the volume of material removal are increased with the increase in the vibration amplitude and system pressure. There are some uplifts found at the edge of erosion pit. Then, it can be inferred that the plastic method is an important material removal method during the machining process of ultrasonic vibration-assisted abrasive waterjet.

Experimental investigations on surface integrity issues of Inconel-690 during wire-cut electrical discharge machining process

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (4) ◽  
pp. 731-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sreenivasa Rao ◽  
N Venkaiah
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Recast Layer Thickness ◽  
Inconel 690

Nickel-based alloys are finding a wide range of applications due to their superior properties of maintaining hardness at elevated temperatures, low thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion. These materials are used in aircraft, power-generation turbines, rocket engines, automobiles, nuclear power and chemical processing plants. Machining of such alloys is difficult using conventional processes. Wire-cut electrical discharge machining is one of the advanced machining processes, which can cut any electrically conductive material irrespective of its hardness. One of the major disadvantages of this process is formation of recast layer as it affects the properties of the machined surfaces. In this study, experimental investigation has been carried out to study the effect of wire-cut electrical discharge machining process parameters on micro-hardness, surface roughness and recast layer while machining Inconel-690 material. Interestingly, hardness of the machined surface was found to be lower than that of the bulk material. The micro-hardness and recast layer thickness are inversely related to the variation of process parameters. Recast layer thickness, surface roughness and hardness of the wire-cut electrical discharge machined surfaces of Inconel-690 are found to be in the range of 10–50 µm, 0.276–3.253 µm and 122–171 HV, respectively, for different conditions. The research findings and the data generated for the first time on hardness and recast layer thickness for Inconel-690 will be useful to the industry.

Surface Modification of Ti-6Al-4V by Gas-liquid Mixed EDM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Li Li ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Jianbing Meng ◽  
Jianhua Ren
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Sample Surface ◽  
Recast Layer ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Hard Phase ◽  
Nitrogen Gas ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Edm Process

Abstract Ti-6Al-4V alloy is widely used in many fields due to its excellent properties. However, its further applications is limited by its low hardness and poor wear resistance. In this paper, gas-liquid mixed electrical discharge machining (EDM) process was applied for surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The multi-hole electrode was adopted to flow nitrogen to mix nitrogen with special spark oil. The effect of different parameters (peak current and pulse duration) on surface morphology, cross section morphology, micro hardness and wear resistance were investigated. The results indicated that the gas-liquid mixed EDM process has better performance on sample surface with fewer pores and shallow craters. A continuous and thick recast layer was obtained by gas-liquid mixed EDM process and N element was migrated to the sample surface from nitrogen gas. The XRD results demonstrated that TiN hard phase was formed on the sample surface, thus the micro hardness was nearly three times higher than that of the matrix, reaching 1329.5HV, and the wear resistance is improved accordingly. The surface of Ti-6Al-4V alloy was modified by gas-liquid mixed EDM process.

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