Electrolyte Multiplexing in Electrochemical Jet Processing

Mitchell-Smith, Jonathon; Speidel, Alistair; Bisterov, Ivan; Clare, Adam T.

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2017.12.088

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“…It was found the best combination took advantage of the high removal rate of NaCl followed by the better surface finish produced by NaI2O. The study shows the ability to combine both precision and material removal performance, as well as the ability to produce continuous profiles of varying surface properties [35].…”

Section: Increase In Current Improves Surface Roughness Valuesmentioning

confidence: 86%

“…Mitchell-Smith et al aimed to build upon the work produced by Speidel et al [29] to utilise the effects of different electrolytes for the optimisation of feature generation on an Inconel 718 workpiece [35]. They produced a system capable of electrolyte multiplexing, with the ability to mix four separate electrolyte tanks.…”

Section: Increase In Current Improves Surface Roughness Valuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Iodide-doped electrolytes have been shown to increase precision [31] and dimensional accuracy [34] as well as improved surface finish in some cases over neutral electrolytes such as sodium chloride [35]. Combinations of electrolytes can be used to further improve the Jet-ECM process [35].…”

Section: Conclusion and Research Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The hybrid technologies outlined in this review also show good promise at early stages of research, but also require a larger amount of understanding to move the technology further towards being a fully understood and controlled technology. More recent studies have shown major improvements to system control and machining precision [4,17,31,32,35] but further developments are still required.…”

Section: Conclusion and Research Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review of physical experimental research in jet electrochemical machining

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Jet electrochemical machining (Jet-ECM) is a non-traditional machining process that has developed rapidly since its introduction in the 1980s with progress being made in micro-machining and surface finishing. This paper critically reviews the development of physical experimental work in Jet-ECM and corresponding hybrid technologies and their applications, e.g. laser-and air-assisted Jet-ECM. In addition to discussing the merits of the physical experimental research, the paper concludes with research challenges in the future of Jet-ECM development.

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“…Experimentation was carried out using a previously developed EJP platform [10]. To create constant and dynamic profiles, a rotary head end-effector was designed, allowing rotation of the tool (Figure 2a).…”

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Direct-writing by active tooling in electrochemical jet processing

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Recent innovations in electrochemical jet processing have caused step changes in process flexibility and precision. However, utilisation of these innovations requires the development of new machine tool technology. Presented here is a new methodology enabling the exploitation of highly customisable energy density profiles regardless of toolpath vector whilst minimising any error from the intent profile. A further approach is defined whereby active tooling allows the energy density profile to be modulated as a function of position within the toolpath, giving rise to dynamic feature creation. Adoption of this methodology allows a new design freedom within electrochemical jet processes.

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