Electrochemical Mill Grinding of (TiB+TiC)/Ti6Al4V Composites Using Abrasive Tool with Bottom Outlet Holes
2024

Improving Surface Flatness in Electrochemical Grinding of Titanium Composites

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Author Information

Author(s): Niu Shen, Huang Kaiqiang, Ming Pingmei, Qin Ge, Peng Yansen

Primary Institution: Henan Polytechnic University

Hypothesis

Can the layout of bottom outlet holes in an abrasive tool improve the surface flatness of titanium matrix composites during electrochemical mill grinding?

Conclusion

The proposed tool with bottom outlet holes significantly improved the flatness of the machined surface and reduced surface roughness.

Supporting Evidence

  • The bottom flatness was reduced by 61.2% when using the new tool design.
  • Surface roughness decreased by 90.6% after finish machining.
  • The tool with bottom outlet holes improved electrolyte flow and material removal rates.

Takeaway

This study shows that adding holes to a grinding tool helps make the surface of titanium composites smoother and flatter.

Methodology

Dynamic flow field simulations and rough machining experiments were conducted to assess the effects of the bottom outlet holes on machining performance.

Limitations

The study primarily focuses on a specific tool design and may not generalize to all machining scenarios.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/mi15121410

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