Electrical discharge machining with ultralow discharge energy
Electrical discharge machining with ultralow discharge energy
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DOI:
10.1016/j.precisioneng.2006.01.004
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发表时间:
2006-10-01
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Miyazaki, Makoto
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作者:
Egashira, Kai;Matsugasako, Akihiro;Miyazaki, Makoto
The possibility of electrical discharge machining (EDM) with ultralow discharge energy has been investigated. EDM using an RC discharge circuit was performed at low open-circuit voltages and a capacitance of approximately 30pF. Workpieces were ultrasonically vibrated to remove debris and bubbles from the discharge gap, thus preventing short-circuiting. The machining proceeded at voltages lower than 15 V at a vibration amplitude of 0.4 mu m. The maximum discharge energy per pulse is as small as approximately 3 nJ under these conditions. The volumetric electrode wear ratio can be 0.2% at voltages lower than 40 V, while it is normally more than 1% for EDM using an RC discharge circuit. Workpiece surfaces processed at voltages of 20 V or lower are smooth and free of observable discharge craters, and show no typical features of surfaces machined by EDM. (c) 2006 Published by Elsevier Inc.