Investigation of magnetic field-assisted EDM of composites |
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| Authors: | Preetkanwal Singh Bains Sarabjeet Singh Sidhu H S Payal |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, IKGPTU, Kapurthala, Punjab, Indiapreetbains84@gmail.com;3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, BCET, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India;4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Soldier Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
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| Abstract: | The Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) technique was performed under the magnetic field influence to determine the material removal mechanism as well as surface roughness (SR) of nonmagnetic material. This study presents an exploration of the hybrid EDM technique assisted by magnetic field, with an aim to improve process performance. Herein, magnetic field intensity, peak current, duration of pulse-on/off, tool electrode material, and SiC percentage distribution were opted as the machining parameters. The chosen parameters were analyzed for their effects on the material removal rate (MRR) and SR while machining of SiC-reinforced aluminum-based metal matrix composites. Taguchi methodology was adopted for optimization of process parameters to achieve better MRR and lower SR. The experimental results witnessed improved surface finish and enhanced material removal ability of the process and also inferred that the magnetic field-assisted EDM facilitated the process stability. |
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| Keywords: | Composites EDM hybrid machining magnetic matrix metal SEM |
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