Study on surface characteristics of EDMed surface with nickel powder mixed fluid

Shuhei Iwasaki, Ryoji Kitada, Akira Okada, Yasuhiro Okamoto

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

EDM finishing techn ology has progressed recently, and very small surface roughness can be obtained by controlling the electrical discharge conditions. Also, EDM using powder mixed fluids can improve the surface characteristics. Therefore, the EDM finished surface is highly expected to be applied as a final metal mold surface. In that case, the characteristics of EDMed surface affects the molding performance and the life of metal molds. As a new surface finishing method by EDM, the characteristics of EDMed surface using a nickel powder mixed fluid was experimentally discussed in this study, since nickel coatings have been widely applied to improve the corrosion resistance and the mold releasability of metal molds. Experimental analysis clarified that the resolidified layer containing nickel content could be formed on the surface by EDM in nickel powder mixed fluid. Also, the water repellency and the releasability of molded resin from the EDM finished surface could be improved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Development in Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies
EditorsJyh-Chen Chen, Usuki Hiroshi, Sheng-Wei Lee, Yiin-Kuen Fuh
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages375-380
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038354956
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventInternational Conference on Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies, IC3MT 2014 - Taipei City, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: Aug 31 2014Sept 5 2014

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume656-657
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies, IC3MT 2014
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei City
Period8/31/149/5/14

Keywords

  • EDMed surface
  • Mold releasability
  • Nickel powder mixed fluid
  • Water repellency

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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