Performance Evaluation of Electro-Rheological Fluid and Its Applications to Micro-Parts Fine-Machining

Qiu Sheng Yan; F.F. Bi; N.Q. Wu

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.315-316.352

Paper Titles

PCBN Tool Wear Mechanism in Hard Turning Hardened Bearing Steel
p.334

The Analysis and Calculation of Shock Track during Laser Shock Forming
p.339

Selective Laser Sintering of Multi-Component Cu-Based Alloy for Creating Three-Dimensional Metal Parts
p.344

Modal Analysis of Circular Diamond Saw-Blade for Deep Sawing of Granite
p.348

Performance Evaluation of Electro-Rheological Fluid and Its Applications to Micro-Parts Fine-Machining
p.352

Balling Process in Selective Laser Sintering 316 Stainless Steel Powder
p.357

A Study on Ontology-Based Modeling Technologies for the Construction Machinery Conceptual Design Knowledge Management
p.361

Identification Method of Structure Transfer Function for Machine Tools Based on Pseudo-Random Process
p.366

Generation Process of Nanometric Machined Surfaces of Monocrystalline Cu
p.370

HomeKey Engineering MaterialsKey Engineering Materials Vols. 315-316Performance Evaluation of Electro-Rheological...

Performance Evaluation of Electro-Rheological Fluid and Its Applications to Micro-Parts Fine-Machining

Abstract:

This article first presents the performance of Electrorheological Fluid (ER fluid). Thus, a new-style machining technique based on ER effect to form a tiny grinding wheel is developed for superfine machining. By adding abrasive particles to ER, an array of stable chains of ER particles can be shaped when an electric field is applied and abrasive particles are fixed to these chains structure. When the tip of tool is rotated, the abrasive particles rotate with the flow and a superfine grinding process come into being. This process is expected to be applicable to the aspheric surface machining of micro miniature components made of optic glass or other hard-brittle materials.