Vibration assisted machining

Numerical Simulations of Vibration Assisted Machining

A two-dimensional (2-D) finite element model (FEM) has been developed to perform numerical simulations of vibration assisted machining (VAM). The model is based on an updated Lagrangian formulation, with adaptive remeshing. The model is capable of simulating the amplitude and frequency independently of the tool in the cutting (x) and thrust (y) force directions over a wide range of values. The ...

Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Electro-Discharge Machining

An ultrasonic vibration has been superposed on the normal electrode movement to increase the flushing effect during a micro electro-discharge machining (EDM) process. A systematic study on the effects of ultrasonic vibration on the EDM performance for fabricating microholes in Nitinol has been completed. The introduction of ultrasonic vibration to the microEDM process has more than 60 times inc...

Vibration-assisted machining of single crystal

Vibration-assisted machining offers a solution to expanding needs for improved machining, especially where accuracy and precision are of importance, such as in micromachining of single crystals of metals and alloys. Crystallographic anisotropy plays a crucial role in determining on overall response to machining. In this study, we intend to address the matter of ultra-precision machining of mate...

Metal particulate production by modulation-assisted machining

Continuous production of Al 6061-T6 particulate using modulation-assisted machining (MAM) is demonstrated. Superimposition of a controlled, low-frequency modulation in conventional machining causes chips to form as discrete particles. By adjusting the conditions, equiaxed, platelet and fiber-shaped particles having narrow size distributions can be produced. Large-strain deformation leads to mic...

Laser Drilling Assisted with Jet Electrochemical Machining