Precision control of kerf in metal cutting using dry micro WEDM: issues and challenges
Micro dry wire EDM is a process where gas is used as the dielectric fluid instead of a liquid. In this process certain modifications of a wire EDM are needed during the machining operation to achieve stable machining. Optimizing kerf to get high dimensional accuracy is one of the critical issues...
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| Language: | English English |
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Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/66450/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66450/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66450/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66450/1/KEM.775.499-505.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/66450/7/66450_recision%20control%20of%20kerf%20in%20metal%20cutting_scopus.pdf |
| Summary: | Micro dry wire EDM is a process where gas is used as the dielectric fluid instead of a
liquid. In this process certain modifications of a wire EDM are needed during the machining
operation to achieve stable machining. Optimizing kerf to get high dimensional accuracy is one of the
critical issues in micro dry wire EDM. The fundamental modelling for optimum kerf using micro dry
wire EDM has not been formulated yet. Due to the complex phenomenon, the prediction of optimum
kerf in a micro dry wire EDM process is rather difficult. Hence, the main objectives of this research
are to improve the micro dry wire EDM process and to develop mathematical models for optimum
kerf using micro dry wire EDM. During the process improvement of micro dry wire EDM, various
machining setup will be involve in order to achieve the most stable process. The most stable
machining process will be used to prove the developed mathematical models. A mathematical
relationship between kerf and process parameters is anticipated. The mathematical models in
conjunction with experimental data will eventually produce the desired theory. The developed
process and mathematical model of kerf is a breakthrough in fabricating products such as micro tools,
molds etc. with optimum kerf and high dimensional accuracy. The successful completion of this
research will contribute to the environmental friendly micromachining process. |
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