Experimental Analysis of Spiral Finishing Process on EDM Drilled Hole in Titanium

Abstract

It is quite evident that some of the experimental research works have been carried out by researchers in the area of spiral polishing using abrasive for surface finishing improvement but most of the experiment has been employed on Steel or Alloy Steel as a material. Very few number of research works have been performed by researchers across the globe on the Spiral Polishing Method of Titanium holes made by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). Therefore, experimental investigations were carried out in the area of Spiral Polishing and Finishing of EDM-drilled holes of various materials to meet the desired goal of demands on the surface quality. This experimentation aims to develop a novel method with spiral polishing using abrasive flow finishing. To explore the search investigation and find out the better surface finishing for through holes made on EDM, the process parameters have been designed using the Taguchi L16 orthogonal array with input parameters such as Current (I), Pulse on time (Ton), and Pulse off time (Toff). The addition of Boron Carbide Powder with Handwash, Glycerine, Shampoo, and Liquid Soap is used to decrease the Surface Roughness (Ra) with a ratio of 5 : 1. The Taguchi technique is used to assess the P/M process parameter setting for a given signal to noise (S/N) ratio.