Study on the Effect of Nano and Micro MoS2 Powder in Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining

2011 ◽  
Vol 264-265 ◽  
pp. 1450-1455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunawan Setia Prihandana ◽  
Tutik Sriani ◽  
Kei Prihandana ◽  
Yuta Prihandana ◽  
Muslim Mahardika ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Micro Edm ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Powder Suspension ◽  
Size Powder

The application of powder mixed dielectric to improve the efficiency of electrical discharge machining (EDM) has been acknowledged extensively. However, the study of micro-size powder suspension in micro-EDM field is still limited. In this research, nano and micro size powder of MoS2 were used as catalyst agent. Powder suspension in different size was able to provide significant improvement in material removal rate and surface quality to increase the efficiency in μ- EDM processes.

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.

scholarly journals Micromachining in Powder-Mixed Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunawan Setia Prihandana ◽  
Muslim Mahardika ◽  
Tutik Sriani
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Dielectric Fluid ◽  
Good Surface ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Powder Characteristics

Micromachining in the micro-electric discharge machining (μ-EDM) process requires high material-removal rate with good surface quality. Power-mixed μ-EDM, a modified machining process by introducing specific powder into the dielectric fluid, is among the key inventions to achieving these requirements. This article presents a review of the implementation of powder-mixed micro-EDM processes for microfabrication. Special attention was given to the influence of the powder characteristics, such as the concentration, electrical conductivity, shape and size of the powder. Subsequently, when describing the use of powder for obtaining a high material-removal rate and surface quality, other major applications in μ-EDM for surface modification and geometrical accuracy were also discussed. Finally, some of the varied methods that are used in powder-mixed μ-EDM and industrialization challenges are extensively elaborated.

Micro-EDMing of SKD-5 die steel stimulated with magnetic field and ultrasonic vibration

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440892110504
Author(s):  
Gurpreet Singh ◽  
Vivek Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Machining Performance ◽  
Micro Electrical Discharge Machining

Electrical discharge machining is an essential process in the domain of micromachining. However, many issues need to be solved to implement it in the industrial field. Increasing the machining rate still remains a challenging task in case of micro electrical discharge machining. It becomes impossible to machine a microfeature at a larger depth. Numerous investigators have investigated the positive effect of assistance such as magnetic field and ultrasonic vibration. This paper the discusses machining performance by simultaneously applying the ultrasonic vibration and magnetic field to the machining zone in micro-electrical discharge machining. The process performance is analyzed by measuring the performance characteristics such as material removal rate and taper of the microfeature. The results confirmed that the cumulative effect of each assistance ends in a better material removal rate and low taper of the microfeature.

Investigation of the Spark Cycle Effect on Material Removal Rate in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

Manufacturing ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott F. Miller ◽  
Albert J. Shih
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Edm Process

The development of new, advanced engineering materials and the needs for precise and flexible prototype and low-volume production have made wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) an important manufacturing process to meet such demand. This research investigates the effect of spark on-time duration and spark on-time ratio, two important EDM process parameters, on the material removal rate (MRR) and surface integrity of four types of advanced material: porous metal foams, metal bond diamond grinding wheels, sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets, and carbon-carbon bipolar plates. An experimental procedure was developed. During the wire EDM, five types of constraints on the MRR due to short circuit, wire breakage, machine slide speed limit, and spark on-time upper and lower limits have been identified. An envelope of feasible EDM process parameters is created and compared across different work-materials. Applications of such process envelope to select process parameters for maximum MRR and for machining of micro features are presented.

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.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ZrB2-SiC COMPOSITES WITH AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE AND TOOL WEAR RATE DURING ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sivasankar ◽  
R. Jeyapaul
Keyword(s):  
Wear Rate ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
Relative Density ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Tool Wear Rate ◽  
Tool Materials

This research work concentrates on Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) performance evaluation of ZrB2- SiC ceramic matrix composites with different tool materials at various machining parameters. Monolithic ZrB2 possesses lower relative density (98.72%) than composites. ZrB2 with 20 Vol.% of SiC possesses 99.74% of the relative density with improved hardness values. Bend strength and Young’s modulus increase with SiC addition until it reaches 20 Vol% and then decreasing. EDM performance on tool materials of tungsten, niobium, tantalum, graphite and titanium at various levels of pulse on time and pulse off time are analyzed. Graphite produces the best Material removal rate (MRR) for all the workpieces. Tool wear rate decreases with melting point and thermal conductivity of the tool material.

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