Analysis of EDM Performance, through a Thermal–Electrical Model with a Trunk-Conical Discharge Channel, Using a Steel Tool and an Aluminium Workpiece

In this article, a finite element (FE) thermal–electrical model with a trunk-conical discharge channel is employed to simulate individual EDM discharges with a time-on of 18 μs up to 320 μs, which are subsequently compared with the experimental results to validate the model. The discharge channel is...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: José A. S. Almacinha, Alice M. G. Fernandes, Duarte A. Maciel, Ricardo J. M. Seca, José D. R. Marafona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/11/3038