Developments in electrochemical discharge machining: A review on electrochemical discharge machining, process variants and their hybrid methods

T Singh, A Dvivedi - International journal of machine tools and manufacture, 2016 - Elsevier
Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is a hybrid non-conventional machining
process, used to machine electrically conductive and non-conductive materials. It is a …

Machining of non-conducting materials using electrochemical discharge phenomenon—an overview

R Wüthrich, V Fascio - International Journal of Machine Tools and …, 2005 - Elsevier
Machining with electrochemical discharges is an unconventional technology able to
machine several electrically non-conductive materials like glass or some ceramics. After …

On innovative approach in ECDM process by controlling the temperature and stirring rate of the electrolyte

D Bahar, A Dvivedi, P Kumar - Materials and Manufacturing …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In the wake of drawbacks of existing processes, electro chemical discharge machining
(ECDM) is an evolutionary method for the micromachining of glass. However, poor flushing …

A review on material removal mechanism in electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) and possibilities to enhance the material removal rate

M Goud, AK Sharma, C Jawalkar - Precision Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
The concept of electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM), also known as
electrochemical spark machining (ECSM), was presented for the first time in 1968. Since …

An overview of electric discharge machining of ceramics and ceramic based composites

Y Pachaury, P Tandon - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2017 - Elsevier
To overcome the technological limitations imposed by the metals, the industrial demand of
advanced ceramic materials is continuously on the rise. This demand has called upon the …

High aspect ratio micromachining of glass by electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM)

SK Jui, AB Kamaraj, MM Sundaram - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2013 - Elsevier
Micromachining of glass is essential for several microfluidic components, micro-pumps,
micro-accelerometers, micro-reactors, micro-fuel cells and several biomedical devices …

On the machining of alumina and glass

VK Jain, SK Choudhury, KM Ramesh - International Journal of Machine …, 2002 - Elsevier
Machining of electrically non-conducting materials like alumina and glass is still a major
problem. Electrochemical spark machining (ECSM) process is a potential process for …

Shaping of engineering ceramics by electro, chemical and physical processes

E Ferraris, J Vleugels, Y Guo, D Bourell, JP Kruth… - CIRP Annals, 2016 - Elsevier
Thanks to the favourable combination of outstanding mechanical, thermal and chemical
properties, engineering ceramics find widespread applications in the modern industry …

Sonication of tool electrode for utilizing high discharge energy during ECDM

RS Rathore, A Dvivedi - Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The use of high applied voltage during the electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM)
process forms a thick gas film and generates high discharge energy on film breakdown. This …

Trepanning of Al2O3 by electro-chemical discharge machining (ECDM) process using abrasive electrode with pulsed DC supply

SK Chak, PV Rao - International Journal of Machine Tools and …, 2007 - Elsevier
Electro-chemical discharge machining (ECDM) of electrically non-conductive high-strength–
high-temperature-resistant ceramics such as aluminium oxide (Al2O3) by trepanning …