Hybrid manufacturing combines two or more non-traditional manufacturing processes. Electrochemical grinding combines electrochemical machining and grinding. It uses a grinding wheel and electrolytic fluid to remove material from a conductive workpiece. The process produces close tolerances and smooth surfaces. Key advantages are minimal wheel wear and ability to machine hard materials. Applications include machining difficult materials like carbides and composites. Future developments could improve efficiency and surface quality when machining advanced materials.
Hydroelectric power plant classification of hydroelectric power plant , Different types of Hydroelectric power power plant in India factor considered in selection of hydroelectric power plant
Abrasive flow machining is a finishing process that uses a semi-solid abrasive putty to remove small amounts of material from workpieces. The putty is forced through or across the workpiece using hydraulic pressure to deburr, radius, polish and perform other surface finishing operations. It is well suited for finishing metals, ceramics and plastics in a uniform and economical manner, though it is not used for heavy material removal due to its low material removal rate. The process involves selecting abrasive media based on the material and desired finish, and using tooling and pressure to direct the flow of media through restrictions in the workpiece.
Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses electricity to cut conductive materials with a thin copper or brass wire electrode. It works by producing a series of electric sparks between the accurately positioned moving wire and the workpiece, eroding away tiny amounts of material. Key variables that control the process include pulse duration and interval, servo voltage, peak current, and dielectric fluid flow rate. Stratified wires with layered materials can improve cutting speeds and surface quality. EDM is used in aerospace, medical, and other industries for cutting hard metals and shaping complex tooling.
This document discusses advanced machining processes, which utilize chemical, electrical, or high-energy beams to machine materials that cannot be processed through traditional machining methods. It describes 10 common types of advanced machining, including chemical machining, electrochemical machining, electrical discharge machining, laser beam machining, electron beam machining, plasma arc cutting, ultrasonic machining, water jet machining, abrasive jet machining, and nanofabrication methods. The document explains the need for these advanced processes and provides examples of typical parts machined through these methods.
This document discusses shaped tube electrolytic machining (STEM), which is a variation of electrochemical machining (ECM) that can produce small holes with high depth-to-diameter ratios in electrically conductive materials. STEM uses a cathodic tool in the shape of a conducting cylinder with an insulating coating to drill holes in an anodic workpiece when an electric potential is applied through an electrolyte, typically an acid. The document outlines the STEM process, parameters including electrolytes, voltage, time and feed rate, capabilities including hole size and tolerances, advantages, limitations, and applications for drilling cooling holes in parts like turbine blades.
The document discusses the finite element method (FEM). FEM is a numerical technique used to find approximate solutions to partial differential equations. It divides a complex problem into small, simpler elements that are solved using relations between each other. There are three phases: pre-processing to mesh the geometry and apply properties/conditions, solution to derive equations and solve for quantities, and post-processing to validate solutions. FEM can model various problem types like static, dynamic, structural, vibrational, and heat transfer analyses. It has advantages like handling complex geometries and loadings but also disadvantages like requiring approximations and computational resources.
Water jet machining uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut materials. It is a cold cutting process that produces no heat-affected zones. The water jet travels at supersonic speeds and erodes material when the local pressure exceeds the material's strength. Key components include a hydraulic pump to pressurize water, an intensifier to further pressurize it, and a nozzle to direct the jet. It can cut a variety of materials and offers advantages over other cutting methods like reduced burrs, flexibility of cutting complex shapes, and not producing heat or fumes. However, it is not suitable for high-volume production.
Hybrid manufacturing combines two or more non-traditional manufacturing processes. Electrochemical grinding combines electrochemical machining and grinding. It uses a grinding wheel and electrolytic fluid to remove material from a conductive workpiece. The process produces close tolerances and smooth surfaces. Key advantages are minimal wheel wear and ability to machine hard materials. Applications include machining difficult materials like carbides and composites. Future developments could improve efficiency and surface quality when machining advanced materials.
Hydroelectric power plant classification of hydroelectric power plant , Different types of Hydroelectric power power plant in India factor considered in selection of hydroelectric power plant
Abrasive flow machining is a finishing process that uses a semi-solid abrasive putty to remove small amounts of material from workpieces. The putty is forced through or across the workpiece using hydraulic pressure to deburr, radius, polish and perform other surface finishing operations. It is well suited for finishing metals, ceramics and plastics in a uniform and economical manner, though it is not used for heavy material removal due to its low material removal rate. The process involves selecting abrasive media based on the material and desired finish, and using tooling and pressure to direct the flow of media through restrictions in the workpiece.
Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses electricity to cut conductive materials with a thin copper or brass wire electrode. It works by producing a series of electric sparks between the accurately positioned moving wire and the workpiece, eroding away tiny amounts of material. Key variables that control the process include pulse duration and interval, servo voltage, peak current, and dielectric fluid flow rate. Stratified wires with layered materials can improve cutting speeds and surface quality. EDM is used in aerospace, medical, and other industries for cutting hard metals and shaping complex tooling.
This document discusses advanced machining processes, which utilize chemical, electrical, or high-energy beams to machine materials that cannot be processed through traditional machining methods. It describes 10 common types of advanced machining, including chemical machining, electrochemical machining, electrical discharge machining, laser beam machining, electron beam machining, plasma arc cutting, ultrasonic machining, water jet machining, abrasive jet machining, and nanofabrication methods. The document explains the need for these advanced processes and provides examples of typical parts machined through these methods.
This document discusses shaped tube electrolytic machining (STEM), which is a variation of electrochemical machining (ECM) that can produce small holes with high depth-to-diameter ratios in electrically conductive materials. STEM uses a cathodic tool in the shape of a conducting cylinder with an insulating coating to drill holes in an anodic workpiece when an electric potential is applied through an electrolyte, typically an acid. The document outlines the STEM process, parameters including electrolytes, voltage, time and feed rate, capabilities including hole size and tolerances, advantages, limitations, and applications for drilling cooling holes in parts like turbine blades.
The document discusses the finite element method (FEM). FEM is a numerical technique used to find approximate solutions to partial differential equations. It divides a complex problem into small, simpler elements that are solved using relations between each other. There are three phases: pre-processing to mesh the geometry and apply properties/conditions, solution to derive equations and solve for quantities, and post-processing to validate solutions. FEM can model various problem types like static, dynamic, structural, vibrational, and heat transfer analyses. It has advantages like handling complex geometries and loadings but also disadvantages like requiring approximations and computational resources.
Water jet machining uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut materials. It is a cold cutting process that produces no heat-affected zones. The water jet travels at supersonic speeds and erodes material when the local pressure exceeds the material's strength. Key components include a hydraulic pump to pressurize water, an intensifier to further pressurize it, and a nozzle to direct the jet. It can cut a variety of materials and offers advantages over other cutting methods like reduced burrs, flexibility of cutting complex shapes, and not producing heat or fumes. However, it is not suitable for high-volume production.
Abrasive flow machining is a deburring and surface finishing process that uses abrasive particles mixed in a viscoelastic medium. It can polish internal surfaces, holes, and intersecting holes. The document discusses the need for AFM, abrasive materials used, the one-way, two-way, and orbital classification methods, process parameters like pressure and abrasive size, capabilities like surface finish ranges and tolerances, and applications in aerospace, automotive, die and mold making, and medical industries to improve surfaces, reduce wear, increase performance, and extend component life.
This document discusses electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM), which combines electrochemical machining (ECM) and electric discharge machining (EDM) to machine hard and brittle non-conductive materials like glass, quartz, and ceramics. It provides an introduction to ECDM, describes the working principle involving thermal and chemical material removal, lists the main subsystems of an ECDM setup, and compares ECDM to ECM and EDM in terms of material removal rate, accuracy, surface finish, and other factors. Key application areas of ECDM include micro-holes, grooves, and complex shapes in non-conductive materials for industries like turbines, filters, electronics, and
Electro Stream Drilling (ESD) is an electrochemical machining process that uses a high velocity stream of negatively charged acidic electrolyte to drill small diameter holes. It can drill holes between 0.127-0.89 mm using a voltage of 150-850 V. Unlike conventional electrochemical drilling, debris dissolved in the acidic electrolyte prevents clogging. ESD can drill deep and accurate holes through either dwell drilling or penetration drilling methods and offers advantages like high aspect ratio holes, low surface roughness, and no burrs or residual stresses. However, it has high initial costs and is limited to electrically conductive materials.
The document discusses fatigue failure in materials. It defines fatigue as failure occurring from fluctuating stresses even if the stress is below the material's yield strength. Fatigue typically starts with crack initiation and propagation over many stress cycles. The document outlines various fatigue testing methods and factors that influence fatigue life such as surface finish, notches, corrosion and stress concentration. Fatigue is graphically represented using an S-N curve showing the relationship between cyclic stress and cycles to failure.
The document discusses various unconventional machining processes. It begins with introducing that unconventional machining uses indirect energy like sparks, heat or chemicals rather than direct contact between a tool and workpiece. It then covers different unconventional processes like EDM, laser beam machining, electrochemical machining and their characteristics. The document categorizes unconventional machining processes and provides details on processes like chemical machining, electrochemical grinding and ultrasonic machining. It concludes with discussing advantages and disadvantages of non-conventional machining.
Non-traditional machining techniques remove material using various energy sources besides traditional cutting tools. They are divided into mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical techniques. Non-traditional techniques are needed for hard or complex materials, and can machine intricate shapes and deep holes. Selection depends on the part geometry, material properties, machining capabilities, and cost effectiveness. While more expensive initially than traditional techniques, non-traditional machining offers higher precision, surface finish, and ability to machine difficult materials.
This document defines and describes various failure modes including fracture, fatigue, creep, and corrosion. It discusses how fracture occurs through crack initiation and propagation, and is influenced by temperature, strain rate, and material properties. Fatigue refers to failure from repeated or fluctuating stresses. Creep is time-dependent plastic deformation that occurs under high or low temperatures depending on the material. Corrosion is the destructive interaction of a material with its environment through chemical or electrochemical reactions.
Micro electrochemical machining (Micro ECM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses electrolysis to remove material from a workpiece in micro-scale dimensions. It works by applying a voltage between a tool cathode and workpiece anode separated by an electrolyte, which causes the workpiece material to dissolve atom by atom according to Faraday's laws of electrolysis. Micro ECM has advantages over traditional machining for micro-scale applications and can machine complex micro-scale features with high precision and no thermal effects. Key parameters that affect the micro ECM process include inter-electrode gap, tool feed rate, electrolyte type and flow, and applied voltage.
Some basic defintions of the topics used in Strength of Materials subject. Pictorial presentation is more than details. Many examples are provided as well.
The failure or fracture of a product or component as a result of a single event is known as mechanical overload. It is a common failure mode, and may be contrasted with fatigue, creep, rupture, or stress relaxation.
BRITTLE FAILURE
In a brittle overload failure, separation of the two halves isn’t quite instantaneous, but proceeds at a tremendous rate, nearly at the speed of sound in the material. The crack begins at the point of maximum stress, then grows across by cleavage of the individual material grains. One of the results of this is that the direction of the fracture path is frequently indicated by chevron marks that point toward the origin of the failure.
Advantages and limitation of non traditional machiningMrunal Mohadikar
The document provides an overview of several non-traditional machining processes including Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Electrochemical Machining (ECM), Ultrasonic Machining (USM), Laser Beam Machining (LBM), Water Jet Cutting, and Abrasive Water Jet Cutting. For each process, the document discusses the basic technique, key advantages such as ability to machine hard materials and produce complex shapes, and limitations such as low material removal rates or inability to machine non-conductive materials. The document serves to educate readers on alternative manufacturing methods beyond traditional cutting tools and their various applications and constraints.
In today's manufacturing industry. various manufacturing operations have been widely used for producing products for many industrial sectors.
The electroerosion-dissolution machining (EEDM) is a combination of pulsating electroerosion action aided by electrochemical dissolution.
EEDM (also called ECDM or ECAM) is a new development, which combines features of both ECD and EDE. It utilizes electrical dis- charges in electrolytes for material removal. Such a combination allows high metal removal rates to be achieved
The EEDM process is a further development of pulsed electrochemical machining (PECM) where, at high input power, phenomena that limit further dissolution may arise. Under such circumstances, the machining medium changes to a gas- vapour mixture that interferes with the ion transfer in the electric field.
In hybrid thermal machining; the major material removal mechanism is a thermal one which normally leads to melting and evaporation of the workpiece material
Thermal machining can be assisted using electro- chemical dissolution (ECD) and/or mechanical abrasion (MA). This combination leads to high removal rates and improved product quality.
The main machining phases and process components of EEDM. According to Fig. , spark discharges occur at random locations across the machining gap while electrolysis is believed to be localized in the proximity of the pits of the formed craters which are soon made smooth, probably as a result of the high temperature of the metal and electrolyte. The EEDM material removal rate is enhanced by the sparking action and not by the arcing one because the latter usually results in a low and localized material removal rate and yields more irregular machined surfaces.
Advantages
EEDM can produce significantly smoother surfaces due to the presence of high-rate ECD.
The depth of the heat-affected layer can be significantly reduced or eliminated.
High machining rates are also possible thereby increasing the productivity and reducing the unit production cost.
The erosion of tool electrodes is reduced by a factor of 4 to 5 percent compared to that of pure EDM.
Burrs at the edges are particularly absent due to the existence of the ECD phase.
This document compares three non-traditional machining processes: abrasive jet machining (AJM), ultrasonic machining (USM), and electrical discharge machining (EDM). It outlines key characteristics of each process, including their suitable materials, accuracy, surface finish, energy forms used, and material removal rates, which range from 0.0001 cm3/min for AJM to 2-400 mm3/min for EDM. The document also discusses variants of each process and lists operating parameters for AJM, USM, and EDM.
1. Ultrasonic machining is a non-traditional machining process that uses a vibrating tool to remove material from a workpiece submerged in an abrasive slurry.
2. The tool vibrates at high frequency (typically 20-40 kHz) and is gradually fed into the workpiece. The abrasive grains in the slurry are driven across a small gap by the vibrating tool and impact the workpiece, removing small particles.
3. Ultrasonic machining can machine both conductive and non-conductive materials like ceramics and is well-suited for hard, brittle materials. Key factors that influence the material removal rate include vibration frequency and amplitude,
Major electrical equipment in power plantsFateh Singh
Major electrical equipment in power plants include alternators, exciters, synchronizing equipment, circuit breakers, current and potential transformers, relays, protection equipment, isolators, lightning arresters, earthing equipment, station transformers, and batteries and motors for driving auxiliaries. The document goes on to describe each type of equipment in more detail, including their purpose and features. It discusses equipment such as generators, exciters, power transformers, voltage regulators, bus bars, reactors, insulators, switchgear, switches, protective equipment like fuses and circuit breakers, relays, current transformers, potential transformers, batteries, and control rooms.
The document summarizes a seminar presentation on power system harmonics. It discusses sources of harmonics such as adjustable drive systems and switching power supplies. It also covers the effects of harmonics like increased heating and torque in equipment. Methods to mitigate harmonics are presented, including passive filters using tuned resistor-inductor-capacitor circuits and active filters using voltage-source converters to inject compensating currents. The document concludes it is important for power engineers to understand harmonics and mitigation techniques to protect power systems.
This document discusses powder mixed electric discharge machining (PMEDM). PMEDM is a variant of electric discharge machining (EDM) where conductive powder is mixed with the dielectric fluid. This improves EDM by increasing material removal rate and overcut size while reducing surface roughness and tool wear rate. The document outlines the basic principles and processes of EDM and PMEDM. It discusses factors that affect machining parameters in PMEDM like powder concentration, current, and pulse-on time. Advantages include machining any conductive material and eliminating direct contact, while disadvantages include slow material removal and high power consumption. PMEDM has applications for delicate parts and intricate shapes.
IRJET- The Process of Edm Cutting Parameters Optimizing by using Taguchi Meth...IRJET Journal
The document discusses optimizing the parameters for wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) of Inconel 718 using the Taguchi method and analysis of variance (ANOVA). It aims to determine the optimal settings for wire feed rate, pulse on time, pulse off time, peak current, and servo voltage to maximize material removal rate, minimize kerf width and surface roughness. Experiments were conducted using two different wire materials - half hard brass wire and zinc-coated brass wire. The results showed that zinc-coated brass wire achieved a higher material removal rate and better surface finish compared to half hard brass wire. However, half hard brass wire produced a smaller kerf width. ANOVA was used to analyze the experimental data and determine the
Abrasive flow machining is a deburring and surface finishing process that uses abrasive particles mixed in a viscoelastic medium. It can polish internal surfaces, holes, and intersecting holes. The document discusses the need for AFM, abrasive materials used, the one-way, two-way, and orbital classification methods, process parameters like pressure and abrasive size, capabilities like surface finish ranges and tolerances, and applications in aerospace, automotive, die and mold making, and medical industries to improve surfaces, reduce wear, increase performance, and extend component life.
This document discusses electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM), which combines electrochemical machining (ECM) and electric discharge machining (EDM) to machine hard and brittle non-conductive materials like glass, quartz, and ceramics. It provides an introduction to ECDM, describes the working principle involving thermal and chemical material removal, lists the main subsystems of an ECDM setup, and compares ECDM to ECM and EDM in terms of material removal rate, accuracy, surface finish, and other factors. Key application areas of ECDM include micro-holes, grooves, and complex shapes in non-conductive materials for industries like turbines, filters, electronics, and
Electro Stream Drilling (ESD) is an electrochemical machining process that uses a high velocity stream of negatively charged acidic electrolyte to drill small diameter holes. It can drill holes between 0.127-0.89 mm using a voltage of 150-850 V. Unlike conventional electrochemical drilling, debris dissolved in the acidic electrolyte prevents clogging. ESD can drill deep and accurate holes through either dwell drilling or penetration drilling methods and offers advantages like high aspect ratio holes, low surface roughness, and no burrs or residual stresses. However, it has high initial costs and is limited to electrically conductive materials.
The document discusses fatigue failure in materials. It defines fatigue as failure occurring from fluctuating stresses even if the stress is below the material's yield strength. Fatigue typically starts with crack initiation and propagation over many stress cycles. The document outlines various fatigue testing methods and factors that influence fatigue life such as surface finish, notches, corrosion and stress concentration. Fatigue is graphically represented using an S-N curve showing the relationship between cyclic stress and cycles to failure.
The document discusses various unconventional machining processes. It begins with introducing that unconventional machining uses indirect energy like sparks, heat or chemicals rather than direct contact between a tool and workpiece. It then covers different unconventional processes like EDM, laser beam machining, electrochemical machining and their characteristics. The document categorizes unconventional machining processes and provides details on processes like chemical machining, electrochemical grinding and ultrasonic machining. It concludes with discussing advantages and disadvantages of non-conventional machining.
Non-traditional machining techniques remove material using various energy sources besides traditional cutting tools. They are divided into mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical techniques. Non-traditional techniques are needed for hard or complex materials, and can machine intricate shapes and deep holes. Selection depends on the part geometry, material properties, machining capabilities, and cost effectiveness. While more expensive initially than traditional techniques, non-traditional machining offers higher precision, surface finish, and ability to machine difficult materials.
This document defines and describes various failure modes including fracture, fatigue, creep, and corrosion. It discusses how fracture occurs through crack initiation and propagation, and is influenced by temperature, strain rate, and material properties. Fatigue refers to failure from repeated or fluctuating stresses. Creep is time-dependent plastic deformation that occurs under high or low temperatures depending on the material. Corrosion is the destructive interaction of a material with its environment through chemical or electrochemical reactions.
Micro electrochemical machining (Micro ECM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses electrolysis to remove material from a workpiece in micro-scale dimensions. It works by applying a voltage between a tool cathode and workpiece anode separated by an electrolyte, which causes the workpiece material to dissolve atom by atom according to Faraday's laws of electrolysis. Micro ECM has advantages over traditional machining for micro-scale applications and can machine complex micro-scale features with high precision and no thermal effects. Key parameters that affect the micro ECM process include inter-electrode gap, tool feed rate, electrolyte type and flow, and applied voltage.
Some basic defintions of the topics used in Strength of Materials subject. Pictorial presentation is more than details. Many examples are provided as well.
The failure or fracture of a product or component as a result of a single event is known as mechanical overload. It is a common failure mode, and may be contrasted with fatigue, creep, rupture, or stress relaxation.
BRITTLE FAILURE
In a brittle overload failure, separation of the two halves isn’t quite instantaneous, but proceeds at a tremendous rate, nearly at the speed of sound in the material. The crack begins at the point of maximum stress, then grows across by cleavage of the individual material grains. One of the results of this is that the direction of the fracture path is frequently indicated by chevron marks that point toward the origin of the failure.
Advantages and limitation of non traditional machiningMrunal Mohadikar
The document provides an overview of several non-traditional machining processes including Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Electrochemical Machining (ECM), Ultrasonic Machining (USM), Laser Beam Machining (LBM), Water Jet Cutting, and Abrasive Water Jet Cutting. For each process, the document discusses the basic technique, key advantages such as ability to machine hard materials and produce complex shapes, and limitations such as low material removal rates or inability to machine non-conductive materials. The document serves to educate readers on alternative manufacturing methods beyond traditional cutting tools and their various applications and constraints.
In today's manufacturing industry. various manufacturing operations have been widely used for producing products for many industrial sectors.
The electroerosion-dissolution machining (EEDM) is a combination of pulsating electroerosion action aided by electrochemical dissolution.
EEDM (also called ECDM or ECAM) is a new development, which combines features of both ECD and EDE. It utilizes electrical dis- charges in electrolytes for material removal. Such a combination allows high metal removal rates to be achieved
The EEDM process is a further development of pulsed electrochemical machining (PECM) where, at high input power, phenomena that limit further dissolution may arise. Under such circumstances, the machining medium changes to a gas- vapour mixture that interferes with the ion transfer in the electric field.
In hybrid thermal machining; the major material removal mechanism is a thermal one which normally leads to melting and evaporation of the workpiece material
Thermal machining can be assisted using electro- chemical dissolution (ECD) and/or mechanical abrasion (MA). This combination leads to high removal rates and improved product quality.
The main machining phases and process components of EEDM. According to Fig. , spark discharges occur at random locations across the machining gap while electrolysis is believed to be localized in the proximity of the pits of the formed craters which are soon made smooth, probably as a result of the high temperature of the metal and electrolyte. The EEDM material removal rate is enhanced by the sparking action and not by the arcing one because the latter usually results in a low and localized material removal rate and yields more irregular machined surfaces.
Advantages
EEDM can produce significantly smoother surfaces due to the presence of high-rate ECD.
The depth of the heat-affected layer can be significantly reduced or eliminated.
High machining rates are also possible thereby increasing the productivity and reducing the unit production cost.
The erosion of tool electrodes is reduced by a factor of 4 to 5 percent compared to that of pure EDM.
Burrs at the edges are particularly absent due to the existence of the ECD phase.
This document compares three non-traditional machining processes: abrasive jet machining (AJM), ultrasonic machining (USM), and electrical discharge machining (EDM). It outlines key characteristics of each process, including their suitable materials, accuracy, surface finish, energy forms used, and material removal rates, which range from 0.0001 cm3/min for AJM to 2-400 mm3/min for EDM. The document also discusses variants of each process and lists operating parameters for AJM, USM, and EDM.
1. Ultrasonic machining is a non-traditional machining process that uses a vibrating tool to remove material from a workpiece submerged in an abrasive slurry.
2. The tool vibrates at high frequency (typically 20-40 kHz) and is gradually fed into the workpiece. The abrasive grains in the slurry are driven across a small gap by the vibrating tool and impact the workpiece, removing small particles.
3. Ultrasonic machining can machine both conductive and non-conductive materials like ceramics and is well-suited for hard, brittle materials. Key factors that influence the material removal rate include vibration frequency and amplitude,
Major electrical equipment in power plantsFateh Singh
Major electrical equipment in power plants include alternators, exciters, synchronizing equipment, circuit breakers, current and potential transformers, relays, protection equipment, isolators, lightning arresters, earthing equipment, station transformers, and batteries and motors for driving auxiliaries. The document goes on to describe each type of equipment in more detail, including their purpose and features. It discusses equipment such as generators, exciters, power transformers, voltage regulators, bus bars, reactors, insulators, switchgear, switches, protective equipment like fuses and circuit breakers, relays, current transformers, potential transformers, batteries, and control rooms.
The document summarizes a seminar presentation on power system harmonics. It discusses sources of harmonics such as adjustable drive systems and switching power supplies. It also covers the effects of harmonics like increased heating and torque in equipment. Methods to mitigate harmonics are presented, including passive filters using tuned resistor-inductor-capacitor circuits and active filters using voltage-source converters to inject compensating currents. The document concludes it is important for power engineers to understand harmonics and mitigation techniques to protect power systems.
This document discusses powder mixed electric discharge machining (PMEDM). PMEDM is a variant of electric discharge machining (EDM) where conductive powder is mixed with the dielectric fluid. This improves EDM by increasing material removal rate and overcut size while reducing surface roughness and tool wear rate. The document outlines the basic principles and processes of EDM and PMEDM. It discusses factors that affect machining parameters in PMEDM like powder concentration, current, and pulse-on time. Advantages include machining any conductive material and eliminating direct contact, while disadvantages include slow material removal and high power consumption. PMEDM has applications for delicate parts and intricate shapes.
IRJET- The Process of Edm Cutting Parameters Optimizing by using Taguchi Meth...IRJET Journal
The document discusses optimizing the parameters for wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) of Inconel 718 using the Taguchi method and analysis of variance (ANOVA). It aims to determine the optimal settings for wire feed rate, pulse on time, pulse off time, peak current, and servo voltage to maximize material removal rate, minimize kerf width and surface roughness. Experiments were conducted using two different wire materials - half hard brass wire and zinc-coated brass wire. The results showed that zinc-coated brass wire achieved a higher material removal rate and better surface finish compared to half hard brass wire. However, half hard brass wire produced a smaller kerf width. ANOVA was used to analyze the experimental data and determine the
Review Study and Importance of Micro Electric Discharge Machiningsushil Choudhary
Micro EDM process is one of the micro- machining processes. It can be used to machine micro features and
makes a micro parts. There is a huge demand in the production of microstructures by a non-traditional method
which known as Micro-EDM. Micro-EDM process is based on the thermoelectric energy between the workpiece
and an electrode. Micro-EDM is a newly developed method to produce micro-parts which in the range of
50 μm -100 μm. Micro-EDM is an efficient machining process for the fabrication of a micro-metal hole with
various advantages resulting from its characteristics of non-contact and thermal process. A pulse discharges
occur in a small gap between the work piece and the electrode and at the same time removes the unwanted
material from the parent metal through the process of melting and vaporization. This paper describes the
importance, parameters, principle, difference between Macro and micro EDM, applications and advantages of μ-
EDM and discuss about the literature reviews based on performance measure in micro- EDMP process.
This document provides an overview of wire electrical discharge grinding (WEDG). WEDG is a micro machining process that uses electrical discharges between a rotating workpiece and a traveling wire electrode to remove material without mechanical contact. Key parameters that affect the WEDG process include voltage, capacitance, spindle speed, and feed rate, which determine the discharge energy and ultimately the material removal rate, surface finish, and machining time. The WEDG process provides advantages such as high precision tolerances and the ability to machine complex and delicate parts without mechanical forces or burrs.
1. Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is a non-conventional thermo-electric process that removes material from a workpiece using a series of electrical sparks between a wire electrode and the workpiece submerged in dielectric fluid.
2. Many factors influence the WEDM process, including wire positioning, flushing pressure, and material properties. Mathematical models are used to understand relationships between process parameters like peak current and duty factor, and performance measures like material removal rate.
3. Experiments are conducted to determine the effects of process parameters like pulse on/off time and servo voltage on material removal rate and surface roughness when machining H13 hot die steel. The optimal settings are identified using statistical techniques
The document summarizes research on the micro-EDM process parameters for machining nickel-titanium shape memory alloys. It discusses how the micro-EDM process works based on electrical discharges that vaporize material in a small gap between the electrode and workpiece. The research investigated the effects of capacitance, discharge voltage, and electrode material on the material removal rate and tool wear rate during micro-EDM of nickel-titanium alloys. It found that material removal rate increased with higher capacitance and discharge voltage, and was better with a brass electrode than tungsten. Tool wear rate also increased with higher capacitance and voltage but was lower at lower energy levels and with a tungsten electrode.
Advanced Material Process Techniques ExterimentsShivam Patel
1. The document describes three non-conventional machining processes: electrical discharge machining (EDM), abrasive jet machining (AJM), and electro-chemical machining (ECM).
2. EDM works by using electric sparks to erode materials away. AJM uses a high-velocity jet of abrasive particles to erode material. ECM uses electrolysis to dissolve electrode material.
3. Key process parameters for each method like current, gap, and flow rate affect the material removal rate and surface finish. EDM can machine hard materials precisely. AJM is used for drilling, deburring, and other intricate shapes. ECM can stress-free machine various metals.
Effect of Electrode Materials and Optimization of Electric Discharge Machinin...IRJET Journal
This document discusses an experimental investigation into optimizing electric discharge machining (EDM) of M2 tool steel. EDM is used to machine hard materials like tool steels. The study examined the effect of pulse current on material removal rate, electrode wear rate, and surface roughness when machining M2 steel with copper and tungsten copper electrodes. Optimization of output parameters like material removal rate and surface roughness was also done using Grey-Taguchi analysis. The results showed that tungsten copper achieved higher material removal rates and depths than copper. Using Taguchi, the best surface roughness was achieved at lower current, while higher material removal occurred at higher current. Grey analysis found the optimal parameters were higher current, medium pulse on
Influence of Powder Mixed Dielectric EDM on Response Variables and Methods to...IRJET Journal
This document reviews research on powder mixed electric discharge machining (PMEDM) to improve machining characteristics like material removal rate, tool wear ratio, and surface roughness. PMEDM involves mixing conductive powder into the dielectric fluid, which decreases the fluid's insulating strength and allows for easier removal of debris during machining. The powder particles form chains between the electrodes under sparking, creating a "bridging effect" that enhances material removal. The document discusses the technology and process mechanisms of PMEDM. It then reviews literature on the effects of different process parameters and powder materials on response variables. Finally, it discusses optimization techniques like Taguchi methods and response surface methodology that have been used to analyze experimental PMEDM results.
IRJET- Analysis and Optimization of Ti (Grade 5) on µ- EDM by Taguchi MethodIRJET Journal
This document discusses the analysis and optimization of machining Ti (Grade 5) material using micro-electrical discharge machining (μ-EDM) based on the Taguchi method. It first provides background on μ-EDM principles and process, advantages and disadvantages. It then discusses using the Taguchi method to investigate the effects of peak current, pulse on time and pulse off time on material removal rate, tool wear rate and surface roughness for different electrode diameters of 1mm, 2mm and 3mm. The objective is to optimize the μ-EDM process parameters to machine Ti (Grade 5) within micro tolerances.
IRJET- Parametric Optimization of Powder Mixed Electronic Discharge Machine.IRJET Journal
The document summarizes a study that optimized the process parameters of powder mixed electrical discharge machining (PMEDM) to maximize material removal rate and minimize tool wear rate and surface roughness. Key parameters investigated included peak current, pulse on time, and aluminum powder concentration. Experiments were designed using Taguchi methodology and analyzed in MINITAB 18 software. The results showed that peak current had the greatest influence on material removal rate, while aluminum powder concentration had the greatest influence on tool wear rate and surface roughness. Recommended optimal parameter settings were determined through confirmation experiments.
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Abstract Electrical discharge machining is the most widely used machining process in industries. Its use is particularly intense when very complex shapes on hard materials with a high dimensional accuracy are required. However the technological capability of the process has limited application when there is a requirement of high surface quality and mirror like characteristics. Its operation is characterized by long machining time, high tool wear and uncertainty in the final finish of the surface. However for finish surface, materials are subjected to mechanical polishing after EDM, which is wastage of time and energy. To improve the efficiency and surface finish of the work piece, the abrasive particles of Aluminum oxide (Al2O3 ) are mixed into the dielectric fluid at tool-work interface. In this Abrasive mixed EDM, the Abrasive mixed dielectric fluid facilitate the bridging effect and minimize the insulating strength of the dielectric fluid. As a result it improves the material removal rate and surface roughness. This paper presents the effect of abrasive on the performance of the EDM process. The results of both the processes have been analyzed using Design of experiments to find the significant parameters and to obtain the optimum parameters required for machining. Analyzed results indicate that abrasive particle size and abrasive concentration and pulse current are the most significant parameters that improve the material removal rate in comparison with traditional EDM. A new experimental setup is developed for experimentation. The result shows that the MRR increases with the abrasive mixed EDM. Keywords: Material removal rate, Abrasive mixed EDM, Dielectric fluid, Design of experiment, Abrasive particle size.
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This document discusses various methods for improving material removal rate (MRR) in electrical discharge machining (EDM). It explains that EDM uses thermoelectric energy from electric sparks to remove material from conductive workpieces. MRR can be improved through electrode design and geometry, controlling process parameters like voltage, current, and pulse duration, using EDM variations with ultrasonic vibration or rotation, mixing powders into the dielectric fluid, using gas as the dielectric medium, and techniques like multi-spark EDM. Overall, MRR is an important performance measure that relies on empirical methods and requires further research due to the complex interrelationship between electrical and non-electrical parameters in the stochastic EDM process.
Modeling and optimization of EDM Process Parameters on Machining of Inconel ...ROEVER GROUPS
This document summarizes a research paper that models and optimizes electrical discharge machining (EDM) process parameters for machining Inconel 686. The researchers conducted experiments with four controllable input parameters (spark current, pulse on time, duty cycle, voltage) using a face-centered central composite design. They analyzed the effects of the parameters on material removal rate, tool wear rate, and surface roughness using analysis of variance. Models were developed that showed the parameters significantly affected the output characteristics. The models had high R-squared values and adequate precision above 4, indicating good predictability and design adequacy.
Experimental Investigation to Determine Influence of Process Parameters on Su...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes an experimental investigation into determining the influence of process parameters on surface quality in wire cut electrical discharge machining (WEDM). The study examines the relationship between input process parameters like pulse-on time, pulse-off time, peak current, wire material, and workpiece material, and output variables like surface roughness and electrode wear. Experiments were conducted using an aluminum workpiece material and brass wire electrode. Based on the chosen input parameters and performance measures, a L9 orthogonal array was used to optimize the process parameters for machining aluminum alloys by WEDM.
This document provides a review of optimization techniques for the wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process. It begins with an introduction to WEDM, describing the working principle and important process parameters like pulse width, time between pulses, servo reference voltage, and wire tension. The document then reviews literature on optimization methods that have been used to maximize material removal rate while minimizing electrode wear rate. Specifically, it discusses two studies that used Taguchi's design of experiments approach and desirability functions to optimize cutting conditions for different materials like minimizing wear rate and maximizing material removal rate in WEDM.
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Experimental Study of Static and Rotary Electrode on Electrical Discharge Mac...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes an experimental study on the effects of static and rotary graphite electrodes on electrical discharge machining (EDM). Experiments were conducted using a graphite electrode to machine copper-nickel alloy with both static and rotary electrodes. Material removal rate (MRR), tool wear rate (TWR), and surface roughness (Ra) were analyzed at different discharge currents for both static and rotary electrodes. The results showed that MRR and TWR increased with increasing discharge current and were higher for the rotary electrode, while surface roughness was lower for the rotary electrode. In conclusion, a rotary graphite electrode provided better surface quality and higher MRR but also higher TWR compared to a static electrode.
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2. Joseph Priestley, in 1770 first
discovered, erosive effect of electric
discharge on various metals.
In 1943 Dr. B.R. Lazarenko and Dr.
N.I. Lazarenko learned to control the
erosive effects in EDM.
EDM is a Non-conventional
Machining Process where no physical
cutting forces between tool and work-
piece are present.
Material removal takes place by
means of electric spark of 8000°C -
12000°C.
Joseph Priestley
(1733-1804)
3. Tool is made cathode
and workpiece is
anode.
Metal from workpiece
are removed through
spark erosion.
Plasma channel created
due to high voltage
between tool and
workpiece.
Working Principle of EDM
4. Its a dielectric material in the liquid state.
They are used as electrical insulators in high voltage
applications.
Dielectric fluid should provide a oxygen free machining
environment to the workpiece.
It breaks down and ionized when collided with electrons.
It helps in initiating discharge, and conveys the spark.
It helps in cooling the electrode, workpiece and system.
It carries away the eroded particles with it.
It may be mineral oils, kerosene, transformer oil, EDM oils
or synthetic oils.
5. Poor Overcut size, causes
easy removal of wear
debris particles and better
machining efficiency.
Low Material Removal
Rate of conventional EDM.
Low Surface Finish in
Conventional EDM.
Higher machining time.
Higher Tool Wear Rate.
6. The use of semi conductive solid particles in EDM Dielectric
named as PMEDM.
It is a recent innovation of EDM for enhancing its
capabilities.
To enhance the machined surface properties by means of fine
powders of Silicon, Graphite, Aluminum are mixed with
dielectric solution.
Reduces Surface Roughness(SR), Tool Wear Rate(TWR).
Increases overcut size and Material Removal Rate (MRR).
Any material that is electrically conductive can be machined
regardless of its hardness, toughness, strength and
microstructure.
7. Fine powder is mixed with
dielectric solution by means of
stirrer and a circulation pump is
installed for reuse of powder.
Gap distance between tool and
work-piece is kept at 25µm to
50µm.
Gap voltage- 80 to 320 V.
Electric field crated due to gap
voltage- 10˄5 to10 ˄7 V/m.
Powder particles between tool and work-piece get energized and behave in a zig-
zag fashion. Also they arrange themselves in chain form.
These Chains help in ‘Bridging Effect’.
Due to ‘Bridging Effect’ gap voltage and insulating strength of the dielectric
fluid decreases.
This causes short-circuit and early explosion in the gap.
Principle of PMEDM Process
8. Due to this series
discharge and faster
sparking in the inter-
electrode gap , MRR
becomes higher.
Added powder makes
the plasma channel
wider and enlarged.
Electric density decreases and sparking is uniformly distributed
among the powder particles.
Due to the uniform discharges, uniform erosion takes place and
improves the Surface Finish.
PMEDM Experimental Setup
9. Material Removal Rate (MRR) is greatly influenced
by current, pulse-on time and electrode materials. Type of
powder and its concentration have lower contribution to the
MRR improvement.
Tool Wear Rate(TWR) is basically influenced by powder
concentration, whereas pulse-on time, current, electrode
material and type of powder have less contribution.
Overcut size improvement is influenced by pulse-on time
and powder concentration.
Powder concentration and supplied current has significant
effect to improve Surface Roughness (SR).
10. Advantages :-
1. Any electrically conductive material can be machined.
2. Stress free complicated geometries can be produced.
3. Eliminates the necessity of grinding and fine surface finish.
Limitations :-
1. MRR is low making the process economical only for very
hard and difficult to machine materials.
2. Work-piece material must be electrically conductive.
3. Process can not be monitored during machining. Thus high
skilled persons are able to operate.
11. In high precision instruments where large area with fine
surface finish are required to be machined.
Making and machining of micro-products and sophisticated
micro mechanical element such as in micro-pumps, micro-
robot, micro-engines etc.
It can be used where rough machining is required.
Conclusions :-
Researches are going on to optimize the input parameters to
get the desired output. Process optimization can integrate
Genetic Algorithm, Taguchi Methodology, Response Surface
Methodology, Grey Relational Analysis.
Researches are also going on to combine PMEDM with
ultrasonic or abrasive, powder mixed near dry EDM, and
Powder mixed ECDM process.