Papers by Author: Feng Gao

Abstract: Temperature theoretical model of Ti-6Al-4Valloy during electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is established in this paper. Based on finite element thermal analysis, the temperature field of EDM Ti-6Al-4V on a single discharge is simulated with the aid of ANSYS software. The results show that there is a high temperature distribution around the spark point while the thermal-affected zone is quite small. Additionally, the profiles of discharge crater geometry have been predicted and the relation between crater shape and parameters under different current and pulse duration are also explored.

Abstract: Theoretical models of temperature and thermal stress for Ti-6Al-4V during electrical discharge machining (EDM) process are established. Based on finite element method, the temperature field of EDM Ti-6Al-4V alloy is simulated firstly with the aid of ANSYS, the results can be used to predict the width and depth of the spark crater. The simulated results show that there is a high temperature distribution at the spark point while the zone is quite small. The thermal stress field is estimated using the results of the temperature field as input. Surrounding the spark crater, the thermal stresses are concentrated, where may cause micro-cracks.

Abstract: A theoretical model of temperature for electrical discharge machining (EDM) is established. Based on finite element method, the distribution temperature fields of ZL108, YG15 and 45 carbon steel during EDM process are simulated with the aid of ANSYS software. The simulation model provides good effects on the surface quality forecast, parameter regulation and optimization in the process of EDM. Under same experimental conditions, the machining efficiencies of EDM ZL108, YG15 and 45 carbon steel are listed. The machining efficiency of EDM ZL108 or 45 carbon steel is much higher than YG15. The observations of YG15, ZL108 and 45 carbon steel surface micro-patterns after EDM are made by VHX-600 3D digital microscope. Form the experimental results, we can explain why ZL108 and 45 carbon steel are tractable metals, while YG15 is difficult-to-cut metal.