Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718
Electrolyte jet machining is an emerging non-conventional machining process which is capable of selectively applying multi-scale surface textures. Surfaces processed in this way do not suffer from thermal damage and hence this technique is highly suited to finishing procedures in high value manufact...
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| author | Mitchell-Smith, Jonathon Murray, J.W. Kunieda, M. Clare, A.T. |
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| description | Electrolyte jet machining is an emerging non-conventional machining process which is capable of selectively applying multi-scale surface textures. Surfaces processed in this way do not suffer from thermal damage and hence this technique is highly suited to finishing procedures in high value manufacturing across the aerospace and biomedical sectors. Furthermore, input variables can be modified dynamically to create functional graduation across component surfaces.
In this study, the development and design of a custom-built EJM system is described, and the capability of the EJM platform to machine and create surface textures in Inconel 718, a widely used nickel based super alloy, is investigated. Through control of machine path programming and parameter variation, multi-scale surface textures are created which have the potential to enhance bonding with subsequent coating layers and also provide fluid dynamic advantage. |
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| spelling | nottingham-434392020-05-04T16:57:26Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/43439/ Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 Mitchell-Smith, Jonathon Murray, J.W. Kunieda, M. Clare, A.T. Electrolyte jet machining is an emerging non-conventional machining process which is capable of selectively applying multi-scale surface textures. Surfaces processed in this way do not suffer from thermal damage and hence this technique is highly suited to finishing procedures in high value manufacturing across the aerospace and biomedical sectors. Furthermore, input variables can be modified dynamically to create functional graduation across component surfaces. In this study, the development and design of a custom-built EJM system is described, and the capability of the EJM platform to machine and create surface textures in Inconel 718, a widely used nickel based super alloy, is investigated. Through control of machine path programming and parameter variation, multi-scale surface textures are created which have the potential to enhance bonding with subsequent coating layers and also provide fluid dynamic advantage. Saarland University 2014-11-14 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed Mitchell-Smith, Jonathon, Murray, J.W., Kunieda, M. and Clare, A.T. (2014) Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718. In: 10th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2014), 13-14 Nov 2014, Saarbrücken, Germany. Inconel 718 Surface engineering Electrolyte jet machining Electrochemical jet machining EJM Surface texturing Aerospace http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.4832.2242 |
| spellingShingle | Inconel 718 Surface engineering Electrolyte jet machining Electrochemical jet machining EJM Surface texturing Aerospace Mitchell-Smith, Jonathon Murray, J.W. Kunieda, M. Clare, A.T. Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 |
| title | Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 |
| title_full | Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 |
| title_fullStr | Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 |
| title_short | Electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of Inconel 718 |
| title_sort | electrolyte jet machining for surface texturing of inconel 718 |
| topic | Inconel 718 Surface engineering Electrolyte jet machining Electrochemical jet machining EJM Surface texturing Aerospace |
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