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4 articles for “dielectric fluids”
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Electrical Discharge Machining for Precision Metal Working Industries
Abstract: EDM is called as Electrical Discharge Machining. Otherwise called as Spark Erosion Machining, Electro-Erosion Machining, Spark Machining, and Electro Discharge Machining. It is an unconventional machining process to machine hard metals and alloys. EDM has been a significant machining technique. The electrode, work piece materials, dielectric, and the range of pulse rate, current, and voltage make up the basic EDM process. The dielectric serves the following purposes: it transports removal …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Integration of Taguchi and MCDM Techniques for the Optimization of Experimental Parameters in Electrical Discharge Machining: A Research
Abstract: Electric discharge machining (EDM) represents a non-conventional approach to machining, particularly beneficial for processing hard-to-machine materials or components with high length-to-diameter ratios or intricate shapes. Widely employed across various industries such as automotive, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, and tool and die, EDM offers a unique method for achieving precise shapes and dimensions. Unlike traditional machining methods where form is attained through the interaction of the tool and workpiece, EDM operates without …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Optimization of EDM Machining Characteristics of Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites by Taguchi
Abstract: Aluminium alloys metal matrix composites (AMMC) play a vital role in various industries, such as aerospace and automobiles. This study investigates the machining characteristics of AL8079 - based composites reinforced with 15 wt. % TiB₂ and 5 wt. % MoS₂ using Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). The machining process was optimized using the L9 orthogonal array (OA) Taguchi - based design of experiments, and input parameters were considered at three levels, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 939–951 Read article
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Multiphysics Optimization of Polymer–Metal Hybrid Electrode Geometry in Electrostatic Precipitators for Enhanced Particle Collection Efficiency
Abstract: Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) remain one of the most effective technologies for controlling fine particulate emissions in industrial exhaust systems. However, their performance is strongly influenced by electrode geometry and material characteristics, which govern electric field distribution, corona stability, and particle migration behaviour. In this study, a comprehensive numerical investigation is carried out to optimize electrode geometry using a multiphysics modelling framework, while introducing a novel polymer–metal hybrid design to enhance …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 701–716 Read article