Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining
Micro-electrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) stands out as a transformative methodology, offering substantial progress in both technical and economic efficiency through the integration of coated electrodes. This study meticulously analyzes various technological parameters in micro-EDM, focusing...
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| author | Hoang-Vuong Pham Huu-Phan Nguyen Shirguppikar Shailesh Duc-Toan Nguyen Ngoc-Tam Bui |
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| description | Micro-electrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) stands out as a transformative methodology, offering substantial progress in both technical and economic efficiency through the integration of coated electrodes. This study meticulously analyzes various technological parameters in micro-EDM, focusing specifically on Ti-6Al-4V, a widely employed titanium alloy. The application of a titanium nitride (TiN) coating material on a tungsten carbide (WC) electrode is investigated using the Taguchi method of experimental design. This study employs an ANOVA and factorial design methodology to scrutinize the influence of key parameters, namely voltage (V), capacitance (C), and spindle rotation (in revolutions per minute) (RPM) on the tool wear rate (TWR), overcut (OVC), and Z coordinate (depth) within the micro-EDM process. The findings unveil a noteworthy increase in the TWR with an elevated V, C, and RPM, with capacitance exerting a pronounced influence while voltage exhibits the least impact. OVC exhibits notable variations, revealing an inverse relationship with RPM. The Z coordinate (depth) is significantly affected by capacitance, with voltage and RPM each having a relatively negligible impact. A surface quality analysis exposes similarities and numerous defects in both coated and uncoated electrodes, emphasizing the need for further exploration into the effectiveness of coated electrodes in enhancing post-micro-EDM machined surface layers. This study contributes valuable insights to optimize and advance micro-EDM processes, laying groundwork for future innovations in precision machining. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c4264bc0c534ba99d28acd212e1b4062024-02-23T15:27:15ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012024-01-0114216210.3390/met14020162Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM MachiningHoang-Vuong Pham0Huu-Phan Nguyen1Shirguppikar Shailesh2Duc-Toan Nguyen3Ngoc-Tam Bui4Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Transport and Communications, No. 3, Cau Giay Street, Lang Thuong Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry, No. 298, CauDien Street, Bac TuLiem District, Hanoi 100000, VietnamDepartment of Mechatronics Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 414415, Sakharale, IndiaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Ha Noi University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Dai Co Viet Stress, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi 100000, VietnamInnovative Global Program, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo 135-8548, JapanMicro-electrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) stands out as a transformative methodology, offering substantial progress in both technical and economic efficiency through the integration of coated electrodes. This study meticulously analyzes various technological parameters in micro-EDM, focusing specifically on Ti-6Al-4V, a widely employed titanium alloy. The application of a titanium nitride (TiN) coating material on a tungsten carbide (WC) electrode is investigated using the Taguchi method of experimental design. This study employs an ANOVA and factorial design methodology to scrutinize the influence of key parameters, namely voltage (V), capacitance (C), and spindle rotation (in revolutions per minute) (RPM) on the tool wear rate (TWR), overcut (OVC), and Z coordinate (depth) within the micro-EDM process. The findings unveil a noteworthy increase in the TWR with an elevated V, C, and RPM, with capacitance exerting a pronounced influence while voltage exhibits the least impact. OVC exhibits notable variations, revealing an inverse relationship with RPM. The Z coordinate (depth) is significantly affected by capacitance, with voltage and RPM each having a relatively negligible impact. A surface quality analysis exposes similarities and numerous defects in both coated and uncoated electrodes, emphasizing the need for further exploration into the effectiveness of coated electrodes in enhancing post-micro-EDM machined surface layers. This study contributes valuable insights to optimize and advance micro-EDM processes, laying groundwork for future innovations in precision machining.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/2/162micro-EDMcoated electrodestechnological parameterstitanium nitride coatingTi-6Al-4V alloy |
| spellingShingle | Hoang-Vuong Pham Huu-Phan Nguyen Shirguppikar Shailesh Duc-Toan Nguyen Ngoc-Tam Bui Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining Metals micro-EDM coated electrodes technological parameters titanium nitride coating Ti-6Al-4V alloy |
| title | Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining |
| title_full | Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining |
| title_fullStr | Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining |
| title_short | Investigating Technological Parameters and TiN-Coated Electrodes for Enhanced Efficiency in Ti-6Al-4V Micro-EDM Machining |
| title_sort | investigating technological parameters and tin coated electrodes for enhanced efficiency in ti 6al 4v micro edm machining |
| topic | micro-EDM coated electrodes technological parameters titanium nitride coating Ti-6Al-4V alloy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/2/162 |
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