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2000
Volume 18, Issue 3
  • ISSN: 2212-7976
  • E-ISSN: 1874-477X

Abstract

Introduction

This paper highlights the representative patents related to the application of maskless electrochemical micromachining (EMM) using microtextured tools and developed cells under electrolysis conditions for the generation of high-quality complex patterns, ., cascade micropattern on stainless steel.

Methods

To acquire high accuracy level, the workpiece and tools are fixtured properly in the developed microtextured cell, and a developed vertical cross-flow system is utilized for the generation of a precise cascade micropattern. An electrochemical microtextured cell is designed and developed inexpensively for the fabrication of high-quality complex micropatterns. The eco-friendly combined electrolyte of NaNO and NaCl is employed for precise micro texturing.

Results

The consequence of predominant input factors, ., IEG, voltage, and flow rate, are explored on machining rate, precision, depth, and surface finish during complex micro-texturing using developed microtextured cells. The complex microtextured tool is fixtured in tool holding device in a developed microtextured cell and fabricates nineteen precise complex micropatterns.

Conclusion

An effort has been made to find suitable input factors for the generation of precise complex micropatterns.

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  • Article Type:     Research Article
Keyword(s): cascade; electrochemical micromachining; EMM; machining accuracy; micropattern; surface finish

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