The evaluation of machining performances and recast layer properties of AISI H13 steel processed by tungsten carbide powder mixed EDM process in the semi-finishing process
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Abstract
Abstract In the literature, investigations on the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process with Tungsten carbide powder mixed into dielectric fluid, also called PMEDM, are still limited. In this study, machining performances of PMEDM, including material removal rate (MRR) of AISI H13 steel and tool wear rate (TWR), were investigated in the semi-finishing process. Thereafter, recast layer properties of AISI H13 steel, including composition and content of chemical elements, recast layer thickness (RLT), and acreage percentage of micro-cracks on surfaces (APCS), were evaluated and discussed. Quantitative methods of MRR, TWR, RLT, APCS, and the composition and content of chemical elements on machined surfaces have been proposed. The results revealed that machining performances and recast layer properties were influenced by peak current (Ip), pulse on time (Ton), and powder concentration (Cp). MRR and TWR have been changed in an uptrend when Ip, Ton, and Cp increased. The chemical composition of machined surfaces was modified. APCS and RLT formed by PMEDM are notably decreased as compared with EDM, with a reduction of 41.093% and 48.982%, respectively. In addition, the changing trend of machining performances and recast layer properties were also explored.
期刊介绍:
Machining Science and Technology publishes original scientific and technical papers and review articles on topics related to traditional and nontraditional machining processes performed on all materials—metals and advanced alloys, polymers, ceramics, composites, and biomaterials.
Topics covered include:
-machining performance of all materials, including lightweight materials-
coated and special cutting tools: design and machining performance evaluation-
predictive models for machining performance and optimization, including machining dynamics-
measurement and analysis of machined surfaces-
sustainable machining: dry, near-dry, or Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) and cryogenic machining processes
precision and micro/nano machining-
design and implementation of in-process sensors for monitoring and control of machining performance-
surface integrity in machining processes, including detection and characterization of machining damage-
new and advanced abrasive machining processes: design and performance analysis-
cutting fluids and special coolants/lubricants-
nontraditional and hybrid machining processes, including EDM, ECM, laser and plasma-assisted machining, waterjet and abrasive waterjet machining