Abstract
In this paper, the performances and requirements of conventional Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and micro EDM technologies are described in order to explore obstacles to the introduction of micro EDM technologies into industrial environment. Special attention is given to machine tool accuracy, machining accuracy, electric pulses, pulse generators and environmental requirements. EDM has been widely used in toolmaking industry to produce dies, moulds and other tools for mass production. It was also found suitable for machining meso and micro structures, since its removal mechanism induces very low machining forces. In particular, a new technology called micro EDM milling, employing milling like strategies, was developed to enable the machining of 3D micro features.
Keyword: Micro EDM milling,Microtechnologies,Pulse generator,Accuracy,Die-sinking EDM
Keyword: Micro EDM milling,Microtechnologies,Pulse generator,Accuracy,Die-sinking EDM
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Multi Material Micro Manufacture (4M-ICOMM) |
| Publication date | 2009 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on Multi-Material Micro-Manufacture(4M) and the International Conference on Micro-Manufacture (ICOMM) - Karlsruhe, Germany Duration: 23 Sept 2009 → 25 Sept 2009 Conference number: 5th http://www.4m-association.org/conference/2009 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Multi-Material Micro-Manufacture(4M) and the International Conference on Micro-Manufacture (ICOMM) |
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| Number | 5th |
| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Karlsruhe |
| Period | 23/09/2009 → 25/09/2009 |
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