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Process Parameters and Their Effect During Electrochemical Discharge Machining: A Review

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Glass and ceramics use is widespread in producing micro-components. The production of micro-components necessitates the development of micromachining processes. Machining such non-conductive materials by traditional micromachining methods faces some machinability challenges. Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) has emerged as an inexpensive and potential micromachining method for such non-conductive materials. It overcomes limitations and caters to the benefits of both constituent processes, i.e., electric discharge machining and electrochemical machining. The controlling of gas film formation and discharge activity are major limitations in universal industrial acceptance of this technique. Researchers have carried out numerous experimental and simulation studies to explore the physics behind the process. In view of appraising research carried out during the last two decades, the present work identifies various process parameters that affect process performance. This article reports a comprehensive review of their effect on response characteristics of the electrochemical discharge machining process. A detailed cause-and-effect diagram of process parameters and response characteristics with a typical ECDM setup is also introduced in this article.

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Sharma, M.P., Gupta, P.K., Kumar, G. (2023). Process Parameters and Their Effect During Electrochemical Discharge Machining: A Review. In: Li, X., Rashidi, M.M., Lather, R.S., Raman, R. (eds) Emerging Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6945-4_42

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