Xiaoming Duan , Kun Zhang , Xiaodong Yang , Masanori Kunieda (1)
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Abstract
This paper aims to finish efficiently the surface of internal channels in additively manufactured parts. A novel electrochemical finishing (ECF) method was developed to finish curved channels of 5.8 mm in diameter. The tool electrode required for ECF was additively manufactured simultaneously with the internal channel. The finishing efficiency was significantly high because the electrolysis current flows uniformly at the same time along the channel. Furthermore, the tool electrode was rapidly removed through electrochemical dissolution by reversing the polarity after ECF. The gradient in material removal efficiency along the electrolyte flow ensures the stable removal of the tool electrode.
期刊介绍:
CIRP, The International Academy for Production Engineering, was founded in 1951 to promote, by scientific research, the development of all aspects of manufacturing technology covering the optimization, control and management of processes, machines and systems.
This biannual ISI cited journal contains approximately 140 refereed technical and keynote papers. Subject areas covered include:
Assembly, Cutting, Design, Electro-Physical and Chemical Processes, Forming, Abrasive processes, Surfaces, Machines, Production Systems and Organizations, Precision Engineering and Metrology, Life-Cycle Engineering, Microsystems Technology (MST), Nanotechnology.