Papers by Author: G.Y. Liu

Abstract: In hybrid process of electrolytic magnetic abrasive finishing (EMAF), there are usually two structures on the tool design, separated or composited. This paper has been focused on the design of the composite tool. How to make electrolyte reach working area is a problem which should be solved for the EMAF process when the composite tool is used, therefore a hollow structure of magnetic pole has been put forward as one possible solution. To understand the effects of the structure parameters of the tool on the abrasive brush of EMAF, Finite Element Method (FEM) has been employed to establish the magnetic field model and analyze the distribution of magnetic induction on the workpiece surface and magnetic pole.

Abstract: Since Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites (PRMMC) normally applied Al2O3, SiC particle and other hard material as reinforce item, traditional manufacturing processes are hard to machine PRMMC with high efficiency and low tool cost. This paper presents an electrochemical mechanical (ECMM) hybrid polishing procedure for PRMMC, and the influences of parameters such as work voltage, grinding area proportion, the formula and concentration of electrolyte has been investigated. Through a hybrid polishing compound with a no Z direction feed pure mechanical grinding progress in Vx opposite direction, Ra around 0.5um PRMMC surface can be achieved.

Abstract: The technology of electro-spark deposition has been investigated and the thickness of H13 steel coating up to 16.2μm has been achieved by applied SH-1000 electro-spark deposition power. It analyzed the effect of parameters such as voltage, discharge frequency, argon gas flow and rate deposition on the deposition thickness. The optimum deposition parameters have been selected through the orthogonal design. In order to improve coating quality, a novel method based on ultrasonic-assisted electro-spark deposition has been put forward.

Abstract: This paper presents a electrochemical-mechanical combined polishing progress of Cr12 hardening steel with a new kind of embedded tool. The embedded tool has been composed of two parts, the metal base acting as electrode and the inlayer with electroplating diamond grains on its outside surface which serves as mechanical grinding abrasive. The two parts are agglutinated by adhesive which can keep a good insulation of the inlayer during the mechanical process. The inter-electrode gap can be changed by altering the metal base and inlayer’s diameter. Through the investigation of numerical simulation and polishing experiment, it can be found that lower feed, reciprocate speed, longer trip of reciprocating, smaller diamond grains make better surface quality.