Machining Process Parameters of USM- A Review

The selection of optimum process parameters is crucial for advanced machining processes, as these processes incur high initial investment, tooling cost, and operating and maintenance costs. In this paper, a review of machining process parameters for different materials is done in ultrasonic machining (USM). Machining of Different materials like ceramics, Glass Porcelain, Titanium, is done by different researchers using ultrasonic machining some materials like super alloys still need a research because of their wide applications in various industries. Various machining parameters like Static loading, types of abrasive, slurry concentration, tool geometry are studied by researchers. This is revealed from the various research works that the above said parameters plays a vital role in achieving optimum value of MRR and Surface finish in ultrasonic machining. Keywords— ultrasonic machining, high initial investment, materials, machining parameter, MRR, Surface finish