Precision microfinishing by electro-chemical honing

A.K. Dubey, H.S. Shan and N.K. Jain

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2009, vol. 17, issue 4, 364-372

Abstract: Surface condition and shape deviations produced by manufacturing processes have pronounced influence on the functional performance of engineering components. This paper reports a comprehensive study on the influence of several key process parameters of Electro-Chemical Honing (ECH), a precision microfinishing technology, on dominant machining criteria the surface roughness improvement. The current intensity, electrolyte concentration, stick-out pressure and stick grit-size are found to be the major players influencing the response significantly. With distinct coordination of electrolytic dissolution and mechanical scrubbing, ECH can be utilized as a precision microfinishing process for critical components of tribological significance. More than 90% improvement in surface finish with precisely controlled shape deviations can be achieved. Important features of the ECH setup that was designed and developed indigenously are also highlighted.

Keywords: electro-chemical honing; rotary-to-reciprocating speed ratio; surface roughness; analysis of variance; ANOVA; bearing ratio; precision microfinishing; current intensity; electrolyte concentration; stick-out pressure; stick grit size; tribology; surface finish. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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