| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advances in Surface Engineering
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| Presentation Title |
Non-linear Through-hole Fabrication
by Electrochemical Machining |
| Author(s) |
Andrew J. Moran, Brian T. Skinn, Tim D Hall, Stephen T. Snyder, Michael Horonzy, Victor Alderman |
| 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 recent expanded efforts 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 workpieces will be presented, demonstrating the capability to achieve through-hole shapes not possible with conventional machining. The potential for multiphysics modeling to provide accurate guidance on tool shape and ECM process parameters to achieve target machined geometries will also be discussed. |