Authors : Mohammad Yeakub, Ali Nurhanim Suieb and Asfana Banu
Abstract: This study presents the process development and investigation of the Material Removal Rate (MRR) in micro Electro Discharge Machining (micro-EDM) of non-conductive ceramic zirconia using titanium carbide powder mixed with the kerosene dielectric fluid. Experimental investigation is carried out using 1.0 mm diameter copper electrode with two varying parameters; gap voltage and capacitance. The MRR data are analyzed and an empirical model is developed using design expert software. The optimum parameters for maximum MRR are found to be 86 V gap voltage and 1.0 nF capacitance.
Mohammad Yeakub, Ali Nurhanim Suieb and Asfana Banu, 2016. Micro Electro Discharge Machining of Non-Conductive Ceramic Using Conductive Powder Mix Dielectric Fluid. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11: 1469-1474.