Development of Electrochemical Microtextured Cell for Fabrication of Complex Micropattern

Abstract

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, i.e., cascade micropattern on stainless steel. Electrochemical Microtextured Cell 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 NaNO3 and NaCl is employed for precise micro texturing. The consequence of predominant input factors, i.e., 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. An effort has been made to find suitable input factors for the generation of precise complex micropatterns.