| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T22: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advances in Surface Engineering
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| Presentation Title |
Electrochemical Machining of Steel and Refractory Alloys |
| Author(s) |
Andrew J. Moran, Tim Hall, Stephen Snyder, Victor Alderman, Brian Skinn |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Andrew J. Moran |
| Abstract Scope |
Electrochemical machining (ECM) is an established manufacturing technique that possesses several advantages relative to traditional machining including: 1) applicability to hard and difficult to cut materials, 2) no tool wear, 3) high material removal rate, 4) smooth bright surface finish, and 5) production of parts with complex geometry. This talk will summarize research in machining non-linear through-holes in metallic substrates via multi-step ECM with a modified apparatus to suit tubular workpieces. Results from the ECM of non-linear holes in tubular steel workpieces will be presented, demonstrating the capability to achieve through-hole shapes not possible with conventional machining. This talk will also discuss recent efforts in the ECM of surface channels in Ta and Ta10W alloys through the application of pulse-reverse voltages. |