Review of State of Art and Process Parameter Influence in EDM Technology

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© 2017 by IJETT Journal
Volume-48 Number-1
Year of Publication : 2017
Authors : Dr.S.SyathAbuthakeer, Associate Professor, S. Mohith Kaameswaran, K. Venkatachalam, M. Vishhnuram
DOI :  10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V48P208

Citation 

Dr.S.SyathAbuthakeer, Associate Professor, S. Mohith Kaameswaran, K. Venkatachalam, M. Vishhnuram "Review of State of Art and Process Parameter Influence in EDM Technology", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), V48(1),39-47 June 2017. ISSN:2231-5381. www.ijettjournal.org. published by seventh sense research group

Abstract
Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) is a non-conventional machining process in which material is removed electrically by the application of a high voltage. Over the years the EDM process has cast itself into various specialized forms such as Wire cut EDM, EDM drilling etc. This paper presents a study of all the major improvements that have been implemented on EDM machining in the recent years. Various techniques proposed by researchers to improve the machining characteristics and to increase versatility of the EDM process have discussed in this paper. It should be noted that there is no well-defined relations between the electrical process parameters of an EDM process and the output variables like surface roughness, material removal rate etc. The influence of these material vary widely with material being machined. Hence, a study has been done on the influence of these parameters on the various process characteristics of EDM process.

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Keywords
EDM, State of Art, Electrical Process Parameters.