scholarly journals The effects of machining parameters on machining time in piezoelectric self-adaptive micro-EDM

Author(s):  
Xiuzhuo Fu ◽  
Liying Gao ◽  
Qinhe Zhang
2013 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 588-593
Author(s):  
Xiu Zhuo Fu ◽  
Li Ying Gao ◽  
Qin He Zhang

To resolve such problems as higher electrode wear and low machining efficiency of micro-EDM, a new piezoelectric self-adaptive micro electrical discharge machining system (PSMEDM), based on inverse piezoelectric effect, was developed in this paper. In this new system, a piezoelectric actuator with high frequency response was applied as the micro feeding system to regulate the discharge gap. The machining mechanism and machining process were elaborated. The paper focus on the planning of PSMEDM process and the electrode wear problem. Special attention is paid on the influence of machining parameters such as open voltage, capacitance, resistance, spindle rotational speed and initial feed speed on machining efficiency by using signal to noise analysis method based on orthogonal experiment.


2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunawan Prihandana ◽  
Muslim Mahardika ◽  
M. Hamdi ◽  
Kimiyuki Mitsui

Author(s):  
Menderes Kam ◽  
Mustafa Demirtaş

This study analyzed the tool vibration (Vib) and surface roughness (Ra) during turning of AISI 4340 (34CrNiMo6) tempered steel samples using Taguchi Method. In this context, Taguchi design L18 (21 × 32) was used to analyze the experimental results. The vibration amplitude values from cutting tools were recorded for different machining parameters, control factors; two different sample hardness (46 and 53 HRc), three different cutting speeds (180, 220, 260 m.min−1), and feed rates (0.08, 0.14, 0.20 mm.rev−1) were selected. The machining parameters giving optimum Vib and Ra values were determined. Regression analysis is applied to predict values of Vib and Ra. Analysis of variance was used to determine the effects of machining parameters on the Vib and Ra values. The most important machining parameters were found to be the feed rate, sample hardness, and cutting speed for Vib and Ra, respectively. The lowest Vib and Ra values were obtained in 46 HRc sample as 0.0022 gRMS and 0.255 µm, respectively. The surface quality can be improved by reducing the sources of vibration by using appropriate machining parameters. As a result, there is a significant relationship between Ra and Vib. The lower Ra values were found during turning process of tempered steel samples according to the literature studies. It is suggested that the process can be preferred as an alternative process to grinding process due to lower cost and machining time. In application of the turning of experiment samples by ceramic cutting tool, a substantial technological and economical benefit has been observed.


1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Agapiou

The optimization problem for multistage machining systems has been investigated. Due to uneven time requirements at different stages in manufacturing, there could be idle times at various stations. It may be advantageous to reduce the values of machining parameters in order to reduce the cost at stations that require less machining time. However, optimization techniques available through the literature do not effectively utilize the idle time for the different stations generated during the balancing of the system. Proposed in this paper is an optimization method which utilizes the idle time to the full extent at all machining stations, with the intention of improving tool life and thus achieving cost reduction. The mathematical analysis considers the optimization of the production cost with an equality constraint of zero idle time for the stations with idle time. Physical constraints regarding the cutting parameters, force, power, surface finish, etc., as they arise in different operations, are also considered. The aforementioned problem has been theoretically analyzed and a computational algorithm developed. The advantages and effectiveness of the proposed approach are finally established through an example.


2021 ◽  
pp. 2150102
Author(s):  
MAYANK CHOUBEY ◽  
K. P. MAITY

The increasing trends towards miniaturized and lightweight components for various engineering and aerospace applications by unconventional machining the demand for micro-electrical discharge machining (EDM) have become increasingly wide. Micro-EDM is one of the most promising unconventional machining processes as compared to other unconventional machining due to its lower cost, ease of operation, and accuracy. This research explores the experimental investigation of micro-EDM operation on hard and difficult to machine material Inconel 718. The micro-holes were fabricated on an Inconel 718 workpiece with a copper electrode. The influence of input process parameters on material removal rate (MRR), machining time, and quality of the fabricated micro-holes were studied. Overcut and taperness of the fabricated micro-sized through holes were measured to address the accuracy of the fabricated micro-holes in micro-EDM operation. Experimental results reveal that the increase in current and voltage increases the MRR, and reduced machining time but at the cost of dimensional accuracy of the fabricated holes. The high value of current and voltage resulted in poor surface quality. The optimum machining condition that gives higher MRR with higher machining precision was obtained by experimenting while machining Inconel 718.


Author(s):  
Gregory Bicknell ◽  
Guha Manogharan

Wire electric discharge machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining method that has the ability to machine hard, conductive materials, with no force and high precision. This technology is used in industries, like the aerospace industry, to create precision parts used in high stress applications. Wire EDM is also commonly used in additive manufacturing (AM) applications to remove printed parts from the base-plates onto which they are printed. Numerous studies show the effects of EDM parameters, like pulse-on time, pulse-off time, and cutting voltage, on the processing of traditionally fabricated metal parts. However, very few studies identify how the parameters of wire EDM affect the processing of AM parts. This paper studies the effect of wire EDM pulse-on time, pulse-off time, and cutting voltage on the machining time, surface roughness, and hardness of additively manufactured 316L stainless steel cylinders. The effects of these wire EDM parameters are then tested on the machining time, surface roughness, and hardness of wrought 316L stainless steel cylinders. It was found that machining time of AM samples was statistically significantly lower than wrought samples and also had better surface finish and lower surface hardness.


Author(s):  
Murali M. Sundaram ◽  
Sridevi Billa ◽  
Kamlakar P. Rajurkar

Drilling a micro hole with an aspect ratio above 10 is a challenging task for any-micromachining process. In micro electro discharge machining (micro EDM), a proven metallic micromachining process, this is due to the problems associated with debris removal. In such cases, where the capabilities of existing macro machining methods are constantly being challenged, innovative micro manufacturing approaches are required to make progress. Hybrid micromachining is one such approach in which the synergy of constituent processes is exploited to achieve desired results. In this paper, the results of ultrasonic vibration assisted micro electro discharge machining process are presented. This hybrid process is capable of deep hole drilling with aspect ratio of 20 in austenitic stainless steel by overcoming the limitations in the debris removal faced in the typical micro EDM process. Other benefits of ultrasonic vibration are the savings in machining time, and less tool wear. It is also noticed that the ultrasonic vibration causes some shape distortion and produces rougher machined surface.


2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 843-849
Author(s):  
An Hai Li ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
He Lin Pan ◽  
Zhao Chao Gong

In order to acquire high machining quality and minimum machining time, cutting forces are usually modeled to understand the milling process, simulate or predict cutting forces, and optimize the machining parameters. In this paper, side milling tests were conducted on superalloy Inconel 718 with a solid carbide end mill, and the cutting forces vs. cutting time were measured. The average cutting forces were extracted from the measured instantaneous cutting forces under different feed rates of experiments, and the components of the shear forces and edge forces were determined by using the linear regression of the experimental data. The cutting force coefficients, including shear force coefficients and edge force coefficients, were identified. In addition, the algorithms of the mathematical model were implemented in Matlab. The predicted cutting forces were in good agreement with the experimentally measured forces, and the validation of the cutting force model was demonstrated.


Author(s):  
Shivraj Yeole ◽  
Nagabhushana Ramesh Nunna ◽  
Balu Naik Banoth

Electrical Discharge Micro Drilling (EDMD) is considered as one of the most effective method for machining difficult to cut and hard materials like titanium alloy. However, selection of process parameters for achieving superior surface finish, higher machining rate and accuracy is a challenging task in drilling micro-holes. In this paper, an attempt is made to optimize micro-EDM process parameters for drilling micro holes on titanium grade 19 alloy. In order to verify the optimal micro-EDM process parameters settings, material removal rate (MRR), electrode wear rate (EWR) and over cut (OC) were chosen as the responses to be observed. Pulse on time, pulse off time, electrode diameter and current were selected as the governing process parameters for evaluation by Taguchi method. Nine micro holes of 300 μm, 400 μm and 500 μm were drilled using L9 orthogonal array (OA) design. Optimal combination of machining parameters were obtained through Signal-to-Noise (S/N) ratio analysis. It is seen that machining performances like material removal rate and overcut are affected by the peak current whereas electrode wear is affected by peak current and electrode diameter. Morphology of the micro holes has been studied through SEM micrographs of machined micro-hole.


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