This document summarizes a research paper that investigated the optimization of process parameters for electro-discharge machining (EDM) of AISI 4140 alloy steel. The researchers used a central composite design and response surface methodology to analyze the effects of pulse on time, gap voltage, flushing pressure, input current, and duty cycle on material removal rate and surface roughness. Mathematical models were developed relating the process parameters and responses. The results showed that material removal rate was most influenced by peak current and duty factor. The parameters were then optimized to maximize material removal rate while achieving the desired surface roughness.
A Review Study On Optimisation Of Process Of Wedm And Its DevelopmentIOSR Journals
This document provides a review of optimization techniques used to improve the process of wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM). It begins with an abstract summarizing the paper's focus on developing and optimizing WEDM processes. The introduction discusses key aspects of WEDM like operating parameters, material removal rate, surface finish, and electrode wear rate. It also outlines the working principle and a diagram of the WEDM process. The literature survey section summarizes several past studies that optimized WEDM parameters like pulse on/off time and current using techniques like the Taguchi method and response surface methodology. The conclusion is that more research could optimize parameters and responses for different materials and tool materials.
Electrical discharge machining is basically a non-conventional material removal process which is widely used to produce dies, punches and moulds, finishing parts for aerospace and automotive industry, and surgical components. This process can be successfully employed to machine electrically conductive parts irrespective of their hardness, shape and toughness.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
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Current Research development in Dry Electric Discharge Machining (DEDM): Revi...sushil Choudhary
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has been
recognized as an efficient production method for precision
machining of electrically conducting hardened materials.
EDM in gaseous media is one of the fastest growing branches
among institutions involved in the research and development
of EDM as green manufacturing process Dry EDM is an
environmental friendly machining process were liquid
dielectric fluid is replaced by gaseous dielectric fluids. Present
& past performance of dry EDM process using various types
of gases & their mixtures as dielectric medium. The main
objective is to study the effect of pulse-on time, pulse-off time,
gap voltage, open voltage, servo voltage, discharge current;
polarity, pulse width, duty factor, gas or air pressure,
electrode rotation speed on Material removal Rate (MRR),
Surface Roughness (Ra) and Tool Wear Rate (TWR) also
discussed resulting finding condition for machining of
material depends on the optimization techniques or criteria.
Development of Dry EDM Technology enhance the
performance parameters such as material removal rate
(MRR), Low tool wear rate (TWR), thin recast layer.
Optimization of wedm process parameters using taguchi methodDharam Deo Prasad
This document describes optimizing the parameters of a wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process using the Taguchi method and grey-based Taguchi method. It introduces WEDM and its components/process. Key parameters investigated are pulse-on time, pulse-off time, wire feed, and gap voltage. Experiments are conducted using Taguchi's orthogonal array design and the grey-based Taguchi method is applied to optimize the parameters for maximizing material removal rate and minimizing surface roughness and kerf width. Confirmation experiments show improved machining efficiency with the optimized parameters.
This document presents a seminar report on dry and near dry electrical discharge machining (EDM). EDM uses electric sparks to erode material away from a conductive workpiece. Dry EDM replaces the liquid dielectric fluid with gas, which avoids issues with liquid fluids but causes lower material removal rates and tool overheating. Near dry EDM uses a liquid-gas mixture as the dielectric to improve material removal rates over dry EDM while avoiding debris deposition issues of wet EDM. The document discusses the EDM process, developments in dry and near dry EDM, their applications in prototype production and broken tool removal, and concludes that near dry EDM improves performance issues of dry EDM.
An Electrode Shape Configuration on the Performance of Die Sinking Electric D...IJERA Editor
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the non-traditional machining processes, based on thermo electric energy
between the work piece and an electrode. In this process, the material removal is occurred electro thermally by a series of
successive discrete discharges between electrode and the work piece. The parametric analysis of the EDM process by using
different electrode shapes has been carried out. This Research discusses the performance of die sinking EDM due to the
shape configuration of the electrode. The effect of electrode shapes configuration on the performance of die sinking electric
discharge machine has been carried out. The optimization of the parameters of the EDM machining has been carried out by
using the taguchi‟s method for design of experiments (DOE). In this research we have used taguchi‟s method for design of
experiments with three input parameters and their three levels of experiments. The dielectric used is kerosene diluted with
water. The objective of the analysis is to optimize the process parameters of EDM with the help of taguchi method and using
Minitab software.
A Review Study On Optimisation Of Process Of Wedm And Its DevelopmentIOSR Journals
This document provides a review of optimization techniques used to improve the process of wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM). It begins with an abstract summarizing the paper's focus on developing and optimizing WEDM processes. The introduction discusses key aspects of WEDM like operating parameters, material removal rate, surface finish, and electrode wear rate. It also outlines the working principle and a diagram of the WEDM process. The literature survey section summarizes several past studies that optimized WEDM parameters like pulse on/off time and current using techniques like the Taguchi method and response surface methodology. The conclusion is that more research could optimize parameters and responses for different materials and tool materials.
Electrical discharge machining is basically a non-conventional material removal process which is widely used to produce dies, punches and moulds, finishing parts for aerospace and automotive industry, and surgical components. This process can be successfully employed to machine electrically conductive parts irrespective of their hardness, shape and toughness.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
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Current Research development in Dry Electric Discharge Machining (DEDM): Revi...sushil Choudhary
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has been
recognized as an efficient production method for precision
machining of electrically conducting hardened materials.
EDM in gaseous media is one of the fastest growing branches
among institutions involved in the research and development
of EDM as green manufacturing process Dry EDM is an
environmental friendly machining process were liquid
dielectric fluid is replaced by gaseous dielectric fluids. Present
& past performance of dry EDM process using various types
of gases & their mixtures as dielectric medium. The main
objective is to study the effect of pulse-on time, pulse-off time,
gap voltage, open voltage, servo voltage, discharge current;
polarity, pulse width, duty factor, gas or air pressure,
electrode rotation speed on Material removal Rate (MRR),
Surface Roughness (Ra) and Tool Wear Rate (TWR) also
discussed resulting finding condition for machining of
material depends on the optimization techniques or criteria.
Development of Dry EDM Technology enhance the
performance parameters such as material removal rate
(MRR), Low tool wear rate (TWR), thin recast layer.
Optimization of wedm process parameters using taguchi methodDharam Deo Prasad
This document describes optimizing the parameters of a wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process using the Taguchi method and grey-based Taguchi method. It introduces WEDM and its components/process. Key parameters investigated are pulse-on time, pulse-off time, wire feed, and gap voltage. Experiments are conducted using Taguchi's orthogonal array design and the grey-based Taguchi method is applied to optimize the parameters for maximizing material removal rate and minimizing surface roughness and kerf width. Confirmation experiments show improved machining efficiency with the optimized parameters.
This document presents a seminar report on dry and near dry electrical discharge machining (EDM). EDM uses electric sparks to erode material away from a conductive workpiece. Dry EDM replaces the liquid dielectric fluid with gas, which avoids issues with liquid fluids but causes lower material removal rates and tool overheating. Near dry EDM uses a liquid-gas mixture as the dielectric to improve material removal rates over dry EDM while avoiding debris deposition issues of wet EDM. The document discusses the EDM process, developments in dry and near dry EDM, their applications in prototype production and broken tool removal, and concludes that near dry EDM improves performance issues of dry EDM.
An Electrode Shape Configuration on the Performance of Die Sinking Electric D...IJERA Editor
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the non-traditional machining processes, based on thermo electric energy
between the work piece and an electrode. In this process, the material removal is occurred electro thermally by a series of
successive discrete discharges between electrode and the work piece. The parametric analysis of the EDM process by using
different electrode shapes has been carried out. This Research discusses the performance of die sinking EDM due to the
shape configuration of the electrode. The effect of electrode shapes configuration on the performance of die sinking electric
discharge machine has been carried out. The optimization of the parameters of the EDM machining has been carried out by
using the taguchi‟s method for design of experiments (DOE). In this research we have used taguchi‟s method for design of
experiments with three input parameters and their three levels of experiments. The dielectric used is kerosene diluted with
water. The objective of the analysis is to optimize the process parameters of EDM with the help of taguchi method and using
Minitab software.
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Science is publis...researchinventy
The document investigates the effect of pulse on/off time on machining AISI D3 die steel using copper and brass electrodes in EDM. It finds that maximum material removal rate is achieved using copper electrode at 50μs pulse on time. Material removal rate increases with increasing pulse off time from 15-20μs for both electrodes, as it allows better flushing of debris. The material removal rate decreases with increasing pulse on time for copper electrode but increases for brass electrode from 50-100μs.
The document summarizes research on controlling tool wear during electrical discharge machining (EDM). It discusses how tool wear reduces accuracy by diminishing feature sharpness and increases costs. The research aims to identify factors influencing the rate of tool wear and optimize parameters like current and pulse time to minimize wear of copper electrodes. It reviews past studies on improving material removal rate and reducing tool wear rate through techniques like using powder metallurgy to create copper-tungsten electrodes and implementing Taguchi methods for optimization. The presented research will experimentally validate solutions for controlling tool wear during EDM of copper electrodes.
Thermal Stress Analysis of Electro Discharge MachiningIJESFT
Procedures and results of experimental work to find thermal stress analysis in electric discharge machined surfaces are presented. In this study, an axisymmetric thermo-physical FEA model for the simulation of single sparks machining during electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is shown. This model has been solved using ANSYS 14.0 software. A transient thermal analysis assuming a Gaussian distribution heat source with temperature-dependent material properties is used to investigate the stress analysis based on temperature distribution. The effect on significant machining parameters (Gap current – Gap voltage) on aforesaid responses had been investigated and found that the stresses sharply changes with the parameters [1].
The FEA model is used to study the relation between these parameters and maximum temperature attended at the end of cycle which is further used to find residual stress produced at the end of cooling cycle. To find residual stresses in the work piece during EDM, the temperature distribution at the end of pulse duration in the work piece has to be estimated [2]
High residual thermal stresses are developed on the surfaces of electric discharge machined parts because of the high temperature gradients generated at the gap during electrical discharge machining (EDM) in a small heat-affected zone. These thermal stresses can be responsible for micro-cracks, decrease in fatigue life and strength and possibly catastrophic failure. The results of the analysis show high temperature gradient zones and the regions of large stresses where, sometimes, they exceed the material yield strength. A transient thermal analysis assuming a Gaussian distribution heat can be used to investigate the Stress analysis.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Review Article on Machining of Nickel-Based Super Alloys by Electric Discharg...sushil Choudhary
Electric discharge machining (EDM) process generally used for burrs free, less metallurgical damage, stress free and very precise machining and produces mould cavity, deep holes, complex shapes & size by arc erosion in all types of electro-conductive materials. In this process, the metal is removed from the work piece due to erosion caused by rapidly recurring spark discharge taking place between the tool electrode and work-piece. Tool electrode and wok-piece both submersed into the dielectric fluid. The main aims of this review paper work is to present the consolidated information about the contribution of various researchers on the machining applications of electric discharge machining process on Nickel-Base Super alloys materials, utilization of various tool and techniques for correlating experiment results and applications of product through the EDM. Nickel-Base Super alloys materials is widely used for fuel tanks, aircraft & rocket engine components, nuclear fuel element spacers, casings, fasteners, rings, seal, measuring instrument, cryogenic storage tanks and automobile components etc.
Latest Research Trend of optimization Techniques in Electric Discharge Machin...sushil Choudhary
This document discusses optimization techniques used in electric discharge machining (EDM). EDM is a non-traditional machining process that uses electrical discharges to erode conductive materials. Key parameters that affect the EDM process include pulse on/off time, voltage, current, discharge energy, electrode polarity, and dielectric fluid. Optimization techniques aim to maximize material removal rate and tool wear ratio while minimizing surface roughness. The document reviews techniques like Taguchi methods, response surface methodology, genetic algorithms, neural networks, and grey relational analysis that have been used to optimize EDM for objectives like material removal rate, surface finish, and tool wear ratio.
Literature Review on Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Research Paper Published by:
Vishal Kumar Jaiswal
M.Tech (Production and Industrial Engineering)
Paper Source:
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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.
The document describes a study that developed an artificial neural network (ANN) model to predict surface roughness, cutting force, and temperature during machining of Nimonic-75 and Nicrofer C-263 super alloys. Experiments were conducted to collect input/output data on cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, surface roughness, cutting force, and temperature. The ANN model was trained on this data and could accurately model the complex relationships between cutting conditions and output parameters for process analysis and optimization.
Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters on Inconel 925 for EDM Proce...Vishal Kumar Jaiswal
Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters on Inconel 925 for EDM Process by using Taguchi Method
Research Paper Published by:
Vishal Kumar Jaiswal
M.Tech (Production and Industrial Engineering)
Paper Source:
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A Review on optimization of Dry Electro Discharge Machining Process Parametersijsrd.com
This document reviews optimization of dry electric discharge machining (EDM) process parameters. It discusses how dry EDM replaces liquid dielectric with gas, improving environmental friendliness. The literature review examines studies on how factors like voltage, current, and gas pressure affect material removal rate, surface roughness, and tool wear rate. Response surface methodology and algorithms like NSGA-II and genetic algorithms have been used to develop models and optimize the conflicting objectives of maximizing material removal rate while minimizing surface roughness. Overall, the document provides an overview of dry EDM optimization research aimed at improving process performance and efficiency.
This document summarizes a research study that investigated near-dry electrical discharge machining (EDM) to optimize material removal rate (MRR) and surface finish. The study used a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array design of experiments to examine the effects of discharge current, pulse on time, gap voltage, and pulse off time on MRR and surface roughness. Response surface methodology was employed to optimize both responses simultaneously. The experimental results found that near-dry EDM achieved a better surface finish compared to wet EDM due to more stable machining at lower discharge energies. MRR and surface roughness were modeled as functions of the process parameters. The models showed the parameters and their interactions significantly affected MRR.
Material Removal Rate, Tool Wear Rate and Surface Roughness Analysis of EDM P...ijsrd.com
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the non-traditional machining processes, based on thermo electric energy between the work piece and an electrode. In this process, the material removal is occurred electro thermally by a series of successive discrete discharges between electrode and the work piece. The parametric analysis of the EDM process by using different electrode materials has been carried out. The Material Removal Rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and Surface Roughness (SR) is measured and recorded for detailed analysis. Different electrode
Comparative study on variation of process characteristics on al and die steel...IAEME Publication
This document presents the results of an experimental study on the influence of electrical discharge machining (EDM) parameters on process characteristics when machining aluminum (Al) and die steel components. Specifically, it examines the effect of changing current on material removal rate, tool wear ratio, and surface roughness for the two materials. The results showed that increasing current from 10A to 20A led to higher material removal rates and tool wear ratios for both Al and die steel. It also resulted in increased surface roughness parameters (average roughness, average maximum height, maximum roughness depth) for the machined surfaces of both materials. The findings provide information on selecting optimal current parameters to achieve desired EDM efficiency and surface finish when machining Al and die steel
The document discusses experimentation on controlling tool wear during electric discharge machining (EDM) using statistical analysis and optimization techniques. Key points:
1) The experiment uses EN-31 material with copper electrodes and analyzes process parameters like discharge current, pulse on/off time on tool wear using Taguchi's design of experiments.
2) Analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicates discharge current, pulse on time, and pulse off time significantly affect tool wear.
3) The goal is to determine optimal parameter levels to minimize tool wear and validate the solution through experimentation on an EDM machine and statistical software.
An overview of experimental investigation of near dry electrical discharge ma...iaemedu
This document provides an overview of experimental investigations into near-dry electrical discharge machining (EDM). Near-dry EDM uses a mixture of gas and small amount of dielectric liquid, making it more environmentally friendly than conventional wet EDM which uses large amounts of dielectric fluid. Near-dry EDM was found to have higher material removal rates than wet EDM at lower discharge energies and better surface finish quality than dry EDM. Several studies investigated the effects of EDM process parameters like discharge current, gap voltage, and pulse on time on material removal rate and surface roughness. However, more work is needed to optimize parameters to make near-dry EDM more cost-effective. The document reviews the limited existing studies on near
This document discusses the construction of mixed sampling plans indexed through maximum allowable percent defective (MAPD) and acceptable quality level (AQL) using a conditional double sampling plan as the attribute plan and weighted Poisson distribution. Mixed sampling plans involve two stages - a variable plan followed by an attribute plan if needed. The paper presents a procedure to construct such mixed plans indexed by MAPD and AQL. Tables are constructed to allow easy selection of the sampling plan parameters. Weighted Poisson distribution is used as the baseline distribution to account for different importance levels of different outcomes.
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This document discusses using GIS software to identify the shortest and most economical route for a national highway alignment between Palani and Erode in Tamil Nadu, India. It considers factors like land use, geology, land value, and soil type by assigning weights and ranks to each theme. The themes are then overlaid in GIS to identify the most suitable highway alignment area. Conventional manual methods for route selection were difficult, time-consuming, and expensive compared to the proposed GIS-based approach.
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This study analyzed the effectiveness of 5 domestic water filters in removing physical, chemical, and biological contaminants from various water sources. Testing was conducted over 10 months at 100%, 50%, and 0% of each filter's lifespan. Results showed the filters were good at removing organic impurities but failed to significantly reduce parameters like TDS, hardness, and chloride. Microbiological reduction was 95-99% effective. However, flow rates were very slow at 5-7 minutes per liter on average, decreasing further over the filters' lifespan. While the filters showed promise in improving water quality, the authors concluded their performance needs to be improved, particularly regarding flow rate and removal of inorganic parameters.
The document discusses the optimal bidding strategy in deregulated electricity markets. It proposes using a particle swarm optimization algorithm to determine the optimal bidding strategy for generators and large consumers. In a deregulated market, electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and retail sales are separated and opened to competition. This includes generating companies, large consumers who participate in demand bidding, and small consumers represented in aggregate form. The algorithm uses previous bidding data and a multi-round auction process to obtain the optimal bidding strategy, converging faster than Monte Carlo simulation.
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Science is publis...researchinventy
The document investigates the effect of pulse on/off time on machining AISI D3 die steel using copper and brass electrodes in EDM. It finds that maximum material removal rate is achieved using copper electrode at 50μs pulse on time. Material removal rate increases with increasing pulse off time from 15-20μs for both electrodes, as it allows better flushing of debris. The material removal rate decreases with increasing pulse on time for copper electrode but increases for brass electrode from 50-100μs.
The document summarizes research on controlling tool wear during electrical discharge machining (EDM). It discusses how tool wear reduces accuracy by diminishing feature sharpness and increases costs. The research aims to identify factors influencing the rate of tool wear and optimize parameters like current and pulse time to minimize wear of copper electrodes. It reviews past studies on improving material removal rate and reducing tool wear rate through techniques like using powder metallurgy to create copper-tungsten electrodes and implementing Taguchi methods for optimization. The presented research will experimentally validate solutions for controlling tool wear during EDM of copper electrodes.
Thermal Stress Analysis of Electro Discharge MachiningIJESFT
Procedures and results of experimental work to find thermal stress analysis in electric discharge machined surfaces are presented. In this study, an axisymmetric thermo-physical FEA model for the simulation of single sparks machining during electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is shown. This model has been solved using ANSYS 14.0 software. A transient thermal analysis assuming a Gaussian distribution heat source with temperature-dependent material properties is used to investigate the stress analysis based on temperature distribution. The effect on significant machining parameters (Gap current – Gap voltage) on aforesaid responses had been investigated and found that the stresses sharply changes with the parameters [1].
The FEA model is used to study the relation between these parameters and maximum temperature attended at the end of cycle which is further used to find residual stress produced at the end of cooling cycle. To find residual stresses in the work piece during EDM, the temperature distribution at the end of pulse duration in the work piece has to be estimated [2]
High residual thermal stresses are developed on the surfaces of electric discharge machined parts because of the high temperature gradients generated at the gap during electrical discharge machining (EDM) in a small heat-affected zone. These thermal stresses can be responsible for micro-cracks, decrease in fatigue life and strength and possibly catastrophic failure. The results of the analysis show high temperature gradient zones and the regions of large stresses where, sometimes, they exceed the material yield strength. A transient thermal analysis assuming a Gaussian distribution heat can be used to investigate the Stress analysis.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Review Article on Machining of Nickel-Based Super Alloys by Electric Discharg...sushil Choudhary
Electric discharge machining (EDM) process generally used for burrs free, less metallurgical damage, stress free and very precise machining and produces mould cavity, deep holes, complex shapes & size by arc erosion in all types of electro-conductive materials. In this process, the metal is removed from the work piece due to erosion caused by rapidly recurring spark discharge taking place between the tool electrode and work-piece. Tool electrode and wok-piece both submersed into the dielectric fluid. The main aims of this review paper work is to present the consolidated information about the contribution of various researchers on the machining applications of electric discharge machining process on Nickel-Base Super alloys materials, utilization of various tool and techniques for correlating experiment results and applications of product through the EDM. Nickel-Base Super alloys materials is widely used for fuel tanks, aircraft & rocket engine components, nuclear fuel element spacers, casings, fasteners, rings, seal, measuring instrument, cryogenic storage tanks and automobile components etc.
Latest Research Trend of optimization Techniques in Electric Discharge Machin...sushil Choudhary
This document discusses optimization techniques used in electric discharge machining (EDM). EDM is a non-traditional machining process that uses electrical discharges to erode conductive materials. Key parameters that affect the EDM process include pulse on/off time, voltage, current, discharge energy, electrode polarity, and dielectric fluid. Optimization techniques aim to maximize material removal rate and tool wear ratio while minimizing surface roughness. The document reviews techniques like Taguchi methods, response surface methodology, genetic algorithms, neural networks, and grey relational analysis that have been used to optimize EDM for objectives like material removal rate, surface finish, and tool wear ratio.
Literature Review on Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Research Paper Published by:
Vishal Kumar Jaiswal
M.Tech (Production and Industrial Engineering)
Paper Source:
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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.
The document describes a study that developed an artificial neural network (ANN) model to predict surface roughness, cutting force, and temperature during machining of Nimonic-75 and Nicrofer C-263 super alloys. Experiments were conducted to collect input/output data on cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, surface roughness, cutting force, and temperature. The ANN model was trained on this data and could accurately model the complex relationships between cutting conditions and output parameters for process analysis and optimization.
Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters on Inconel 925 for EDM Proce...Vishal Kumar Jaiswal
Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters on Inconel 925 for EDM Process by using Taguchi Method
Research Paper Published by:
Vishal Kumar Jaiswal
M.Tech (Production and Industrial Engineering)
Paper Source:
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A Review on optimization of Dry Electro Discharge Machining Process Parametersijsrd.com
This document reviews optimization of dry electric discharge machining (EDM) process parameters. It discusses how dry EDM replaces liquid dielectric with gas, improving environmental friendliness. The literature review examines studies on how factors like voltage, current, and gas pressure affect material removal rate, surface roughness, and tool wear rate. Response surface methodology and algorithms like NSGA-II and genetic algorithms have been used to develop models and optimize the conflicting objectives of maximizing material removal rate while minimizing surface roughness. Overall, the document provides an overview of dry EDM optimization research aimed at improving process performance and efficiency.
This document summarizes a research study that investigated near-dry electrical discharge machining (EDM) to optimize material removal rate (MRR) and surface finish. The study used a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array design of experiments to examine the effects of discharge current, pulse on time, gap voltage, and pulse off time on MRR and surface roughness. Response surface methodology was employed to optimize both responses simultaneously. The experimental results found that near-dry EDM achieved a better surface finish compared to wet EDM due to more stable machining at lower discharge energies. MRR and surface roughness were modeled as functions of the process parameters. The models showed the parameters and their interactions significantly affected MRR.
Material Removal Rate, Tool Wear Rate and Surface Roughness Analysis of EDM P...ijsrd.com
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the non-traditional machining processes, based on thermo electric energy between the work piece and an electrode. In this process, the material removal is occurred electro thermally by a series of successive discrete discharges between electrode and the work piece. The parametric analysis of the EDM process by using different electrode materials has been carried out. The Material Removal Rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and Surface Roughness (SR) is measured and recorded for detailed analysis. Different electrode
Comparative study on variation of process characteristics on al and die steel...IAEME Publication
This document presents the results of an experimental study on the influence of electrical discharge machining (EDM) parameters on process characteristics when machining aluminum (Al) and die steel components. Specifically, it examines the effect of changing current on material removal rate, tool wear ratio, and surface roughness for the two materials. The results showed that increasing current from 10A to 20A led to higher material removal rates and tool wear ratios for both Al and die steel. It also resulted in increased surface roughness parameters (average roughness, average maximum height, maximum roughness depth) for the machined surfaces of both materials. The findings provide information on selecting optimal current parameters to achieve desired EDM efficiency and surface finish when machining Al and die steel
The document discusses experimentation on controlling tool wear during electric discharge machining (EDM) using statistical analysis and optimization techniques. Key points:
1) The experiment uses EN-31 material with copper electrodes and analyzes process parameters like discharge current, pulse on/off time on tool wear using Taguchi's design of experiments.
2) Analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicates discharge current, pulse on time, and pulse off time significantly affect tool wear.
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EDM has become an important and cost-effective method of machining extremely tough and brittle electrically conductive materials. It is widely used in the process of making moulds and dies and sections of complex geometry and intricate shapes. The work piece material selected in this experiment is AISI 304 Stainless steel taking into account its wide usage in industrial applications. In today’s world 304 stainless steel contributes to almost half of the world’s production and consumption for industrial purposes. The input variable parameters are current, pulse on time and duty cycle. Taguchi method is applied to create an L27 orthogonal array of input variables using the Design of Experiments (DOE). The effect of the variable parameters mentioned above upon machining characteristics such as Material Removal Rate (MRR), Surface Roughness (SR) and Overcut (OC) is studied and investigated. The tool material is copper. The results obtained showed that current was the most significant parameter followed by pulse on time and the least significant was the duty cycle for the entire three responses namely Material removal rate, Surface roughness and overcut. With the increase in current and duty cycle MRR increased but for pulse on time it increased only up to 100 µs and then started to decrease. SR increased significantly with the increase in current; for pulse on time it increased up to 100 µs and after that there was no significant increase; and in case of duty cycle SR increased up to 70% and then started to decrease. OC increased with the increase in current and pulse on time but in different fashion and in case of duty cycle, OC increased up to 70% and then started decreasing.
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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.
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Response surface approach for optimization of Sinker Electric
Discharge Machine process parameters on AISI 4140 alloy steel
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manish Vishwakarma, 2v.K.Khare, 3vishal Parashar
1,2,3
Department of Mechanical, M.A.N.I.T, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh,India
Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to determine the To evaluate the performance of EDM on AISI
optimal factors of the electro-discharge machining 4140 with respect to various responses such as
(EDM) process investigate feasibility of design of surface quality,material removalrate(MRR).
experiment techniques. The workpieces used were To establish mathematical model for all
rectangular plates of AISI 4140 grade steel alloy. The responses involved which are surface quality,
study of optimized settings of key machining factors like material removal rate (MRR).
pulse on time, gap voltage,flushing pressure,input Full factorial method from design of experiment
current and duty cycle on the material removal,surface (DOE) used in order to analyze and determine
roughness is been carried out using central composite feasible solutions for optimal cutting
design. The output responses measured were material parameters of EDM operation.
removal rate (MRR) and surface
roughness.Mathematical models are proposed for the 1.1 PROCESS PARAMETERS
above responses using response surface methodology The process parameters can be divided into two
(RSM).The results reveals that MRR is more influenced categories, i.e., electrical and non-electrical parameters.
by peak current, duty factor.Finally, the parameters were
optimized for maximum MRR with the desired surface 1.1.1 Electrical parameters
roughness Main electrical parameters are peak current
,discharge voltage,pulse duration and pulse
Keywords: Response Surface Methodology, Central interval,polarity,electrode gap.Discharge voltage is
Composite Design,MRR. related to spark gap and breakdown strength of the
dielectric fluid.The open-gap voltage before electric
1.INTRODUCTION discharge increases until ionization path is created
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a between workpiece and electrode. Once the current starts
unconventional manufacturing process based on removal flowing, the voltage drops and stabilizes at the working
of material from a part by means of a series of repeated gap level. Thus a higher voltage setting increases the
electrical sparks created by electric pulse generators at gap, which improves the flushing conditions and helps to
short intervals between a electrode tool and the part to stabilize the cut. Peak current is the amount of power
be machined emmersed in dielectric fluid.At used in discharge machining and is considered as most
present,EDM is a widespread technique used in industry significant process parameter. The current increases until
for high precision machining of all types of conductive it reaches a preset level during each pulse on-time, which
materials such as metallic alloys, metals, is known as peak current. Peak current is governed by
graphite,composite materials or some ceramic materials. surface area of cut.Higher peak current is applied during
The selection of optimized manufacturing conditions is roughing operation and details with large surface area.
one of the most important aspects to consider in the die- This is the most important parameter because the
sinking electrical discharge machining (EDM) of machined cavity is a replica of tool electrode and
conductive steel, as these conditions are the ones that are excessive wear will hamper the accuracy of machining.
to determine such important characteristics: surface New improved electrode materials like graphite, can
roughness,electrode wear (EW) and material removal work on high currents without much damage [1].Pulse
rate (MRR). In this paper, a study will be perform on the duration is commonly referred to as pulse on-time and
influence of the factors of peak current, pulse on time, pulse interval is called pulse off-time. These are
interval time and power supply voltage. Isothermal aging expressed in units of microseconds. Since all the work is
of material varies the EN-19 steel, which is mainly used done during pulse duration, hence this parameters and
in various elements like gears, axels, drive the number of cycles per second (frequency) are
shafts,induction hardening pins and high strength important. Material removal rate (MRR) depends upon
shafts[1]. Design of experiments (DOE) technique to the amount of energy applied during the pulse duration
select the optimum machining conditions for machining [13]. Increased pulse duration also allow more heat to
AISI 4140 using EDM.The objectives of this paper are sink into the workpiece and spread, which means the
stated as follows: recast layer will be larger and the heat-affected zone will
be deeper. Material removal rate tends to decrease after
an optimal value of pulse duration. Pulse interval mainly
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affects machining speed and stability of cut. Shorter evaporation[7]. The working principle of EDM is shown
interval, results in faster machining operation. in Fig. 1. This technique has been developed in the late
1940s [8]. The electrode moves toward the workpiece
2. LITERATURE REVIEW reducing the spark gap so that the applied voltage is high
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) – enough to ionize the dielectric fluid [9]. Short duration
Sinker EDm is one of the most widely used discharges are generated in a liquid dielectric gap, which
unconventional material removal process.Its typical separates electrode and workpiece.
feature of using thermal energy to machine electrically
conductive job piece regardless of hardness has been its
distinctive advantage in the manufacture of mould, die,
automotive, defence, aerospace and surgical
components. In addition, EDM does not make direct
contact between the electrode and the workpiece
eliminating mechanical stresses, chatter and vibration
problems during machining. [2].Based on Yussni (2008),
the variables parameters are have great effects to the
machining performances results especially to the
material removal rate (MRR), electrode wear rate and
surface quality. There are two major groups of Figure 1: Working principle of EDM[10]
parameters that have been discovered and categorized
[2]: The material is removed from tool and workpiece with
1) Non-electrical Parameters the erosive effect of the electrical discharges [10]. The
a. Injection flushing pressure dielectric fluid serves the purpose to concentrate the
b. Rotational of speed electrode discharge energy into a channel of very small cross
sectional areas. It also cools the two electrodes, and
2) Electrical Parameters flushes away the products of machining from the gap.
a. Peak current The electrical resistance of the dielectric influences the
b. Polarity discharge energy and the time of spark initiation [11].
c. Pulse duration Early discharge occurs due to low resistance.If resistance
d. Power supply voltage is more, the capacitor will obtain higher charge value
before initial discharge. A servo system is present to
In the other hand, Van Tri (2002) categorized the compares the gap voltage with a reference value and to
parameters into five groups[3]: ensure that the electrode moves at a proper rate to
maintain the correct spark gap, and also to retract the
1) Dielectric fluid; type of dielectric, temperature, electrode if short circuiting occurs. When the measured
pressure,flushing system . average gap voltage is higher than that of the servo
2) Machine characteristics; servo system and stability reference voltage, preset by the operator, the feed speed
stiffness, thermal stability and accuracy. increases.On the contrary,the feed rate decreases or the
3) Tool; material, shape, accuracy electrode is retracted when the average gap voltage is
4) Workpiece lower than the reference voltage, which is the case for
5) Adjustable parameters; discharge current, gap smaller gap widths resulting in a smaller ignition delay.
voltage,pulse duration, polarity, charge frequency, Thus, short circuits occured by eroded particles and
capacitance humps of discharge a crater are avoided.
and tool materials.
It has been observed that there is very little or no work
Erden [4] proposed that material removal mechanism represented on AISI 4140 & no model is available to
relating to three phases of sparking,namely breakdown, represent MRR for AISI 4140 with combination of work
discharge and erosion. Also, it was found that reversing piece and electrodes And hence the study is focused on
the polarity of sparking alters the material removal AISI 4140 machining cavilty with various input
phenomenon with an appreciable amount of electrode parameters like current, pulse on time, gap voltage, duty
material depositing on the workpiece surface [5]. cycle to obtain better MRR.These have been done using
Gadalla and Tsai [6] investigated the material removal of Central composite design technique of design of
WC–Co composite. They attributed the material removal experiments.Central composite design technique is
to the melting and evaporation of disintegrated Co design of experiments (DoE) utilized because the
followed by the dislodging of WC gains, which have a experimental design and analyze of the results can be
lower electrical conductivity. However, thermal spalling done with less effort and expenses. Since the method
contributes to the material removal mechanism during enormously reduces the number of experiments, quality
the sparking of composite ceramics. This is because the loss of results must be taken into account [12].
physical and mechanical properties promote abrupt
temperature gradients from normal melting and
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2 EXPERIMENTAL WORK Parameters Range
Discharge current (I) 0-19/35/49 Amp
2.1 Test Piece and Electrode Material
The test piece material was AISI 4140 with chemical Pulse-on time (ton) 1 to 99 μs
composition given in Table 1.AISI 4140 is preferred in Flushing pressure 0-10 kg/cm2
defence and health care due to its specific properties Duty cycle 1-9
essential in manufacturing.Components of mediums & Gap Voltage 1-20 volts
large cross section, requiring high tensile strength &
toughness for automatic engineering and gear & engine Table 2. Machining conditions
construction such as crane shafts steering knocking
connecting rods are also made from this material. 2.3 Measurement Procedure
Chemical Composition(%) The test piece was weighed before and after drilling
operation using a digital precision scale. Material
Che Car Sili Mang Chro Molybd Sulp Removal Rate (MRR) for each experiment was
mical bon con anese mium enum hur calculated by the following formula:
% 0.36 0.1 0.70- 0.90- 0.25- 0.03
- 0- 1.00 1.20 0.35 5 MRR (mg/min) = initial weight - final weight /
.044 0.3 max machining time
5
3 Mathematical Modelling
Table 1. 3.1 Design of Experiments
Characteristics: Design of Experiments (DOE) is a method to obtain
• A 6% allowance should always be made for removal of useful information about a process by conducting only
surface defects during machining minimum number of experiments [13].Each controllable
• Machinability good variable (Ip, Ton,Vgap,, Tduty cycle,Flushing pressure) can be
• Ideal for 60 ton tensile applications up to 100mm max. set on EDM machine at five consecutive levels from 1 to
• Sizes above limited ruling section will be heat treated 5, and hence the design consisting of 30 experiments
to a hardness only, with no based on Central Composite Design (CCD) was
guarantee on mechanical properties generated at these levels using Minitab® statistical
• Weldable software.Other factors given in Table 2 were kept
constant. Table 3 shows the design matrix with
2.2 Typical Applications: experimental plan. MRR predicted within error range of
Axles,Connecting Rods,Drive ± 16% (except experiment no. 29) and ± 19%,
Shafts,Crankshafts,High Tensile Bolts,Studs respectively.The selected three parameters have different
And propeller Shaft Joints influences on the machining performance. The MRR is
calculated 3by dividing the volume of material removed
2.2 Experimental Setup by the actual machining time and expressed in mm3/min.
The coefficients of the response surface equation were
The experiments were performed on AISI 4140 test determined by using Minitab15 software.
pieces (100 mm x 100 mm x 21mm) using Electronica
ENC series EDM machine shown in fig below in figure
2.
Figure 2(ENC series EDM machine)
Table 2.presents the machining conditions for removal of
3mm depth cavity of size by the tool electrode size of
40mm x 20mm x 3mm.
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CCD Coded levels of Actual levels of
variables variables MRR
Tduty Tduty (mm3/min)
Ton Vgap Ip Ton Vgap Ip
cycle cycle
- 0.6465
1 -1 -1 -1 74.5 01 01 10
1
- 0.7627
2 1 -1 -1 25.5 01 01 10
1
- 0.9122
3 -1 1 -1 74.5 20 09 10
1
- 0.7219
4 -1 -1 1 74.5 01 09 10
1
5 -1 -1 -1 1 74.5 01 01 49 0.8627
- 0.9755
6 1 1 -1 25.5 20 01 10
1
- 0.7998
7 1 -1 1 25.5 01 09 10
1
8 1 -1 -1 1 25.5 01 01 49 0.9713
- 1.118
9 -1 1 1 74.5 20 09 10
1
10 -1 -1 -1 1 74.5 01 01 49 0.5554
11 -1 -1 1 1 74.5 01 09 49 0.6761
- 0.8156
12 1 1 1 25.5 20 09 10
1
13 1 1 -1 1 25.5 20 01 49 0.6491
14 1 -1 1 1 25.5 01 09 49 0.7686
15 -1 1 1 1 74.5 20 09 49 0.9998
16 1 -1 1 1 25.5 01 09 49 0.6783
17 -2 0 0 0 01 10.5 05 29.5 0.8799
18 2 0 0 0 99 10.5 05 29.5 1.0291
19 0 -2 0 0 50 01 05 29.5 0.4771
20 0 2 0 0 50 20 05 29.5 0.5998
21 0 0 -2 0 50 10.5 01 29.5 0.7154
22 0 0 2 0 50 10.5 09 29.5 0.5553
- 0.6877
23 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 10
2
24 0 0 0 2 50 10.5 05 49 0.8584
25 0 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 29.5 0.6408
26 0 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 29.5 0.8113
27 0 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 29.5 0.9484
28 0 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 29.5 0.8856
29 0 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 29.5 0.6365
30 0 0 0 0 50 10.5 05 29.5 0.7527
Table 3. Experimental plan in accordance to CCD.
for five factorial experiment.The experiments were run
3.2 Statistical analysis in random order according to a CCD configuration for
A five factors, five level Central Composite design was five factors. The coded values above in table 3 were
use to determine the optimal levels of machining obtained as per the following relationships in table 4 :
parameters of sinker EDM machine for AISI 4140 alloy Code Actual value of variable
steel. The central composite design (CCD) with a -α xmin
quadratic model was employed.[14] Five independent -1 {xmax+xmin/2} - { xmax-xmin/2 α }
variables namely current, voltage gap,duty cycle,flushing 0 {xmax+xmin/2}
pressure are chosen. Each independent variable had 5 +1 {xmax+xmin/2} + { xmax-xmin/2 α }
levels which were – 1, 0 and +1. A total 30 different +α xmax
combinations including 8 axial runs and 6 center point Table 4.Relationship between coded values and actual
runs.The value of alpha here is (-2,2) as per CCD chart values of variables
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