Electrical Discharge Machining

Electrical Discharge Machining

Author: Elman C. Jameson

Publisher: Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 087263521X

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"In writing this book, the author focused on EDM fundamentals. These are the items common to all EDM machines, such as the spark, how the spark is controlled, what causes overcut, and the importance of the dielectric fluid. With regard to the workplace, covered are the affect the spark has on the metallurgy and how the surface finish is produced and controlled. The book also describes the development of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), the EDM system and process, the EDM sparking systems, the power supply (generator), spark voltage, electrode servo systems, di-electric systems, ionization and electrode wear, chips, the EDM surface, DC arcing, different kinds of EDM, autormatic servo systems operation, and electromagnetic radiation. It is the author's intent that this text will serve as the primer on the EDM process, allowing the people using EDM to become more efficient and the machines more productive."--Back cover.


Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Author: M. P. Jahan

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781634835916

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Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is one of the earliest and most widely used non-conventional machining processes. In recent years, the use of EDM has increased significantly in industries, mainly due to the extensive use of hard and difficult-to-cut materials, i.e. hardened steels, carbides, titanium alloys, nickel super alloys and so on. The EDM process is being used extensively for many important applications in die and mold, aerospace, automotive, micro-electronic and biomedical industries. As a result, extensive research has been carried out on various aspects of EDM. Taking those facts into consideration, this book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various types, technologies and applications of EDM. The book starts with chapters on the two major types of EDM: die-sinking EDM and wire-EDM. Subsequently, several EDM-based hybrid machining processes, such as: ultrasonically aided EDM, powder-mixed EDM, and simultanous micro-EDM/ECM have been discussed in detail. This book includes chapters on the detail of EDM surface and modeling and simulation of the EDM process. This book also contains chapters on the novel and innovative applications of EDM as well as machining of newer materials, such as: shape memory alloy, reaction-bonded silicon carbide, metal metrix composites, silicon based semiconductors, and non-conducting polymers. It is a useful resource for students and researchers who are planning to start their research on the area of EDM and related processes. It can also serve as a reference for students, academics, researchers, engineers, and working professionals in non-traditional manufacturing processes related industries.


Spark Erosion Machining

Spark Erosion Machining

Author: Neelesh Kumar Jain

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-11-02

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0429532962

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This book bridges the gaps where limited resources are available on comprehensive coverage of spark erosion machining (SEM) based processes. It provides researchers and scholars a vast amount of information on recent research on the subject. It also serves as a resource of novel and specialized applications of spark erosion machining and its variants, for students and faculties involved with advanced machining processes. Some salient features of the book: Describes various important aspects of spark-erosion based processes including their derived and hybrid processes. Includes a broad scope of SEM applications from industrial, commercial, and scientific to aerospace, automobiles and biomedical domains. Covers a wide range of materials applications of SE-based processes to different exotic and difficult-to-machine materials, i.e. superalloys, composites, ceramics, shape memory alloys, etc. Provides details micro version of EDM and WEDM processes and their specialized applications.


Data-Driven Optimization of Manufacturing Processes

Data-Driven Optimization of Manufacturing Processes

Author: Kalita, Kanak

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-12-25

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1799872084

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All machining process are dependent on a number of inherent process parameters. It is of the utmost importance to find suitable combinations to all the process parameters so that the desired output response is optimized. While doing so may be nearly impossible or too expensive by carrying out experiments at all possible combinations, it may be done quickly and efficiently by using computational intelligence techniques. Due to the versatile nature of computational intelligence techniques, they can be used at different phases of the machining process design and optimization process. While powerful machine-learning methods like gene expression programming (GEP), artificial neural network (ANN), support vector regression (SVM), and more can be used at an early phase of the design and optimization process to act as predictive models for the actual experiments, other metaheuristics-based methods like cuckoo search, ant colony optimization, particle swarm optimization, and others can be used to optimize these predictive models to find the optimal process parameter combination. These machining and optimization processes are the future of manufacturing. Data-Driven Optimization of Manufacturing Processes contains the latest research on the application of state-of-the-art computational intelligence techniques from both predictive modeling and optimization viewpoint in both soft computing approaches and machining processes. The chapters provide solutions applicable to machining or manufacturing process problems and for optimizing the problems involved in other areas of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, making it a valuable reference tool. This book is addressed to engineers, scientists, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the potential of recently developed powerful computational intelligence techniques towards improving the performance of machining processes.


Micro-electrical Discharge Machining Processes

Micro-electrical Discharge Machining Processes

Author: Golam Kibria

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-04

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9789811330735

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This book offers a comprehensive collection of micro electrical discharge machining (EDM) processes, including hybrid processes. It discusses the theory behind each process and their applications in various technological as well as biomedical domains, and also presents a brief background to various micro EDM processes, current research challenges, and detailed case studies of micro-manufacturing miniaturized parts. The book serves as a valuable guide for students and researchers interested in micro EDM and other related processes.


Non-Conventional Machining in Modern Manufacturing Systems

Non-Conventional Machining in Modern Manufacturing Systems

Author: Kumar, Kaushik

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-09-21

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1522561625

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Continuous improvements in machining practices have created opportunities for businesses to develop more streamlined processes. This not only leads to higher success in day-to-day production, but also increases the overall success of businesses. Non-Conventional Machining in Modern Manufacturing Systems provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of technological advancements in industrial environments and applications in manufacturing. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as optimization techniques, electrical discharge machining, and hot machining, this book is ideally designed for business managers, engineers, business professionals, researchers, and academicians seeking current research on non-conventional and technologically advanced machining processes.


Micro-Electro Discharge Machining

Micro-Electro Discharge Machining

Author: Irene Fassi

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9783036519333

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Micro electrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) is a thermo-electric and contactless process most suited for micro-manufacturing and high-precision machining, especially when difficult-to-cut materials, such as super alloys, composites, and electro conductive ceramics, are processed. Many industrial domains exploit this technology to fabricate highly demanding components, such as high-aspect-ratio micro holes for fuel injectors, high-precision molds, and biomedical parts. Moreover, the continuous trend towards miniaturization and high precision functional components boosted the development of control strategies and optimization methodologies specifically suited to address the challenges in micro- and nano-scale fabrication. This Special Issue showcases 12 research papers and a review article focusing on novel methodological developments on several aspects of micro electrical discharge machining: machinability studies of hard materials (TiNi shape memory alloys, Si3N4-TiN ceramic composite, ZrB2-based ceramics reinforced with SiC fibers and whiskers, tungsten-cemented carbide, Ti-6Al-4V alloy, duplex stainless steel, and cubic boron nitride), process optimization adopting different dielectrics or electrodes, characterization of mechanical performance of processed surface, process analysis, and optimization via discharge pulse-type discrimination, hybrid processes, fabrication of molds for inflatable so���� microactuators, and implementation of low-cost desktop micro- EDM system.


Micro Electro-fabrication

Micro Electro-fabrication

Author: Tanveer Saleh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-05-14

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 0128231807

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Micro Electro-fabrication outlines three major nanoscale electro-fabrication techniques, including electro-discharge machining, electrochemical machining and electrochemical deposition. Applications covered include the fabrication of nozzles for automobiles, miniature hole machining for aerospace turbine blade cooling, biomedical device fabrication, such as stents, the fabrication of microchannels for microfluidic application, the production of various MEMS devices, rapid prototyping of micro components, and nanoelectrode fabrication for scanning electron microscopy. This comprehensive book discusses the fundamental nature of the various electro-fabrication processes as well as mathematical modelling and applications. It is an important reference for materials scientists and engineers working at the nanoscale. Provides state-of-the-art research investigations on various topics of micro/nano EDM, micro LECD, micro/nano ECM and ECDM techniques Compares a variety of electro-fabrication techniques, outlining which is best in different situations Outlines a variety of modeling and optimization techniques relating to micro/nano EDM, micro LECD, micro/nano ECM and ECDM


Machining Technology for Composite Materials

Machining Technology for Composite Materials

Author: H Hocheng

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2011-11-28

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 0857095145

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Machining processes play an important role in the manufacture of a wide variety of components. While the processes required for metal components are well-established, they cannot always be applied to composite materials, which instead require new and innovative techniques. Machining technology for composite materials provides an extensive overview and analysis of both traditional and non-traditional methods of machining for different composite materials.The traditional methods of turning, drilling and grinding are discussed in part one, which also contains chapters analysing cutting forces, tool wear and surface quality. Part two covers non-traditional methods for machining composite materials, including electrical discharge and laser machining, among others. Finally, part three contains chapters that deal with special topics in machining processes for composite materials, such as cryogenic machining and processes for wood-based composites.With its renowned editor and distinguished team of international contributors, Machining technology for composite materials is an essential reference particularly for process designers and tool and production engineers in the field of composite manufacturing, but also for all those involved in the fabrication and assembly of composite structures, including the aerospace, marine, civil and leisure industry sectors. - Provides an extensive overview of machining methods for composite materials - Chapters analyse cutting forces, tool wear and surface quality - Cryogenic machining and processes for wood based composites are discussed