微幅往复走丝微细电解线切割试验研究

 微细电解线切割是一种新型的微细加工技术,适合高精度金属窄缝、窄槽等微细结构的加工,由于加工间隙内电解产物排出困难,容易影响加工精度。为了提高产物排出效率,提出线电极微幅往复走丝促进加工间隙内电解产物排出的方法,改善了加工稳定性,提高了加工精度和加工效率。建立了间隙内电解产物排出效率对加工精度、加工速度影响的数学模型,分析了线电极走丝速度和走丝幅值对间隙内电解产物排出和电解液更新的影响。通过试验研究了线电极的走丝速度和走丝幅值对加工精度和加工效率的影响规律,采用优化参数在厚度为80 μm的钴基弹性合金上进行微槽结构加工,底面粗糙度约为0.45 μm,倒角半径小于8 μm。结果表明线电极轴向微幅往复走丝可以有效地提高加工质量和加工效率。     

喷射液束电解-激光复合加工工艺试验研究

喷射液束电解 激光复合加工是一项新探索的加工技术,其特点是既发挥激光加工的高效率,又借助喷射电液束的冷却、冲刷、电解作用而实现在线去除再铸层。基于该加工原理的分析,在对激光电解液中衰减特性研究的基础上,研制了试验系统并对不锈钢片进行了打孔工艺试验。试验结果表明,应用液压1.5 MPa、浓度18%的NaNO₃电解液的喷射液束电解-激光复合加工可实现再铸层减少90%以上。通过对打孔形貌的对比以及加工工艺规律的初步分析,揭示了喷射液束电解-激光复合加工以激光加工为主,电解加工辅助去除再铸层的加工原理,证实了该复合加工工艺的可行性,可望在航空航天领域得到广泛工程应用。     

薄型中空电极振动电解切割TB6钛合金

TB6钛合金由于具有优越的性能,广泛地用于航空航天领域。然而从大余量的TB6钛合金锻铸件毛坯加工成复杂结构的零件,其加工效率低,刀具和机床成本高,造成了极大的浪费。为解决这一问题,提出了一种利用薄型中空电极进行快速大余量去除的电解加工(ECM)方法,即将零件与多余材料切割分离,有望较大程度提高加工效率,降低加工成本。为改善电解加工流场特性,提高加工精度,对电极施加振动,并对薄型中空电极的振动切割进行了建模分析和试验研究。试验结果表明,合适的振动幅值和频率(A=0.05mm,f=50Hz)可以使得各处电解液电导率趋于一致,从而提高加工的精度、稳定性和效率。复杂结构件的成功切割证明了薄型中空电极振动电解切割加工技术具有一定的适用性。     

微尺度线电极电解加工

微尺度线电极电解是近期出现的一种新加工方法,采用钨丝作为线电极,在加工过程中电极无损耗,通过控制工具电极轨迹可实现微细结构加工。建立了微尺度线电极电解加工模型;通过微尺度线电极叠加微幅振动,促进了加工间隙中电解液更新;针对加工电压、脉冲宽度、脉冲周期和加工速度等影响微尺度线电极电解加工精度的因素进行了参数对比试验,并对加工参数进行了分析和优化。采用电化学腐蚀原理进行微米尺度线电极的在线制作,在线制得直径10 μm和2 μm的线电极,实现了切缝宽度为20 μm以下的复杂微细结构以及切缝宽度为8 μm以下的微螺旋结构。     

Effect of tube-electrode inner diameter on electrochemical discharge machining of nickel-based superalloy

Nickel-based superalloys are widely employed in modern aircraft engines because of their excellent material characteristics, particularly in the fabrication of film cooling holes. How-ever, the high machining requirement of a large number of film cooling holes can be extremely chal-lenging. The hybrid machining technique of tube electrode high-speed electrochemical discharge drilling (TEHECDD) has been considered as a promising method for the production of film cooling holes. Compared with any single machining process, this hybrid technique requires the removal of more complex machining by-products, including debris produced in the electrical discharge machin-ing process and hydroxide and bubbles generated in the electrochemical machining process. These by-products significantly affect the machining efficiency and surface quality of the machined prod-ucts. In this study, tube electrodes in different inner diameters are designed and fabricated, and the effects of inner diameter on the machining efficiency and surface quality of TEHECDD are inves-tigated. The results show that larger inner diameters could effectively improve the flushing condi-tion and facilitate the removal of machining by-products. Therefore, higher material removal efficiency, surface quality, and electrode wear rate could be achieved by increasing the inner diam-eter of the tube electrode.     

Chatter stability and precision during high-speed ultrasonic vibration cutting of a thin-walled titanium cylinder

Titanium alloys are widely used in the aviation and aerospace industries due to their unique mechanical and physical properties. Specifically, thin-walled titanium (Ti) cylinders have received increasing attention for their applications as rocket engine casings, aircraft landing gear, and aero-engine hollow shaft due to their observed improvement in the thrust-to-weight ratio. However, the conventional cutting (CC) process is not appropriate for thin-walled Ti cylinders due to its low thermal conductivity, high strength, and low stiffness. Instead, high-speed ultrasonic vibration cutting (HUVC) assisted processing has recently proved highly effective for Ti-alloy machining. In this study, HUVC technology is employed to perform external turning of a thin-walled Ti cylinder, which represents a new application of HUVC. First, the kinematics, tool path, and dynamic cutting thickness of HUVC are evaluated. Second, the phenomenon of mode-coupling chatter is analyzed to determine the effects and mechanism of HUVC by establishing a critical cutting thickness model. HUVC can increase the critical cutting thickness and effectively reduce the average cutting force, thus reducing the energy intake of the system. Finally, comparison experiments are conducted between HUVC and CC processes. The results indicate that the diameter error rate is 10% or less for HUVC and 51% for the CC method due to a 40% reduction in the cutting force. In addition, higher machining precision and better surface roughness are achieved during thin-walled Ti cylinder manufacturing using HUVC.     

Electrochemical machining of complex components of aero-engines: Developments,trends, and technological advances

Because of several advantages, such as no tool wear, independence on the mechanical properties of the material, and high machining efficiency, electrochemical machining (ECM) has become a viable method for machining components in numerous industrial applications, particularly in the manufacture of typical aero-engine components with complex structures fabricated from materials that are difficult to cut. This paper highlights the current developments, new trends, and technological advances of key factors of ECM, such as electrochemical dissolution characteristics of novel difficult to cut materials which are often used in aero-engine, numerical simulation of electrochemical process, design for the complex profile and structure of cathode tool, flow field simulation and design for uniform electrolyte flow, and innovation of electrochemical machining or hybrid methods which reflect the state of the art in academic and industrial research on electrochemical machining in aero-engine manufacturing.     

钛合金锪钻改进与优化设计

在深入分析钛合金材料特性及切削性能的基础上,针对钛合金锪钻在锪制过程中存在的典型问题提出了相应的改进和优化设计方案,验证试验证明可大幅度提高国家某重点工程用钛合金零件的加工效率。同时,为其他钛合金加工刀具的研究和设计提供了重要的理论基础。     

整体叶盘铣削数控编程与加工技术

整体叶盘有良好的结构完整性、轻质化、装配环节少、装配精度高等优点,已被广泛应用于航空发动机中。根据整体叶盘的切削加工特征,将其简化为整体叶盘基准件,从数控编程和加工技术两方面实现整体叶盘的高质量加工。首先,利用Hyper MILL软件对整体叶盘基准件进行数控编程,优化获得理想的刀具路径,保证高效高质量的零件加工。然后,利用DMU-70V五轴加工中心对钛合金TC4整体叶盘基准件进行切削加工,在整体叶盘基准件叶片和流道几何特征的精加工时,选用不同型号的立铣刀,并监测加工过程中的切削力。最后,对加工后叶片和流道加工表面形貌进行测试分析,并结合切削力对比分析国产刀具和进口刀具对钛合金整体叶盘的切削加工性能。     

Electrochemical micromachining of micro-dimple arrays on cylindrical inner surfaces using a dry-film photoresist

The application of surface textures has been employed to improve the tribological performance of various mechanical components. Various techniques have been used for the application of surface textures such as micro-dimple arrays, but the fabrication of such arrays on cylindrical inner surfaces remains a challenge. In this study, a dry-film photoresist is used as a mask during through-mask electrochemical micromachining to successfully prepare micro-dimple arrays with dimples 94 lm in diameter and 22.7 lm deep on cylindrical inner surfaces, with a machining time of 9 s and an applied voltage of 8 V. The versatility of this method is demonstrated, as are its potential low cost and high efficiency. It is also shown that for a fixed dimple depth, a smaller dimple diameter can be obtained using a combination of lower current density and longer machining time in a passivating sodium nitrate electrolyte.     

微细电解铣削加工模型及实验研究

 对微细电解铣削加工技术进行了深入研究。将分层加工技术应用到微细电解加工过程中,显著改善了加工稳定性;建立了微细电解铣削加工的数学模型;基于电化学刻蚀原理,在线制得直径小至10 μm的圆柱电极;分组实验并验证了加工模型中各参数如：电极直径、加工电压、电解液浓度、铣削层厚度等对微细电解铣削加工精度的影响。通过优化加工参数,成功加工出了深三角结构和四棱台微型腔,形状精度高,加工稳定性好。     

基于超纯水电解加工的水解离机理研究

介绍了一种以超纯水为电解液的电解加工工艺方法,即超纯水电解加工技术.研究了阳离子交换膜在超纯水中的水解离机理及工作特性,分析其在超纯水电解加工过程中的作用机理,并进行了水解离试验研究.结果表明：电流密度达到了3.7 A/cm^2,电场强度约为2 MV/m,已进入微细电解加工去除材料要求范围,为超纯水微细电解加工的应用奠定了基础.     

钛合金放电诱导可控燃爆烧蚀高效车削

钛合金在放电诱导和助燃氧气的共同作用下能通过自身燃烧反应被蚀除,随着助燃氧气压力增大,钛合金蚀除速度增大,但是当气体压力增大到一定程度时会发生爆炸,影响材料成形精度。针对钛合金放电诱导烧蚀高效车削加工提出了基于可控燃爆机理的新加工理念,即通过定量高压复合低压进气系统以实现钛合金在加工过程中处于可控燃爆状态,以增加钛合金蚀除速度。并与只通入低压氧气的加工方式进行对比试验。结果表明:基于可控燃爆机理的车削加工,在保证加工精度的前提下,通过间歇定量高压助燃氧气实现钛合金燃爆的可控高效加工,其蚀除速度远远高于只通入低压氧气的放电诱导烧蚀车削。     

Improvement of machining accuracy in EDCM by enhanced electrochemical reaming based on a non-metallic backing layer

Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) is potentially applicable for the fabrication of film-cooling holes. However, It is extremely difficult for the holes to achieve higher precision and machining quality owing to the working liquid diminish in the lateral machining gap. In this study, a non-metallic backing layer was proposed to overcome the diminish of working liquid, and the electrochemical reaming, as a post-processing method for ECDM, was used to further improve the machining accuracy and quality of the holes. First, the three-dimensional morphology of the melted pit of a paraffin backing layer was scanned to obtain the geometric parameters. Then, simulation analysis and experimental verification of auxiliary flushing by using the non-metallic backing layer were performed. The machining performance of the holes machined with electrochemical reaming based on non-metallic backing layer was confirmed by the observations of the surface topography of the hole wall and orifice, measurement of the orifice precision, and analysis of the element composition on the surface of the orifice wall. Finally, an optimum combination of machining parameters for electrochemical reaming is obtained through a process parameter optimization experiment.     

Experimental research on electrochemical machining of titanium alloy Ti60 for a blisk

Ti60(Ti–5.6Al–4.8Sn–2Zr–1Mo–0.35Si–0.7Nd) is a high-temperature titanium alloy that is now used for important components of aircraft engines. Electrochemical machining(ECM) is a promising technique that has several advantages, such as a high machining rate, and can be used on a wide range of difficult-to-process materials. In this paper, orthogonal experiments are conducted to investigate ECM of Ti60, with the aim of determining the influences of some electrochemical process parameters on the surface roughness. The most important parameter is found to be the frequency of the pulsed power supply. It is found that using suitably optimized parameters for ECM can greatly decrease the surface roughness of a workpiece. A surface roughness of approximately 0.912 lm can be obtained with the following optimal parameters: Na Cl electrolyte concentration 13wt%, voltage20 V, pulse frequency 0.4 k Hz, duty cycle 0.3, temperature 23 °C, and anode feed rate 0.5 mm/min.Furthermore, blisk blades have been successfully processed using these optimized parameters.     

Surface-improvement mechanism of hybrid electrochemical discharge process using variable-amplitude pulses

Superalloys are commonly used in aircraft manufacturing; however, the requirements for high surface quality and machining accuracy make them difficult to machine. In this study, a hybrid electrochemical discharge process using variable-amplitude pulses is proposed to achieve this target. In this method, electrochemical machining (ECM) and electrical discharge machining (EDM) are unified into a single process using a sequence of variable-amplitude pulses such that the machining process realizes both good surface finish and high machining accuracy. Furthermore, the machining mechanism of the hybrid electrochemical discharge process using variable-amplitude pulses is studied. The mechanism is investigated by observations of machining waveforms and machined surface. It is found that, with a high-frequency transformation between high- and low-voltage waveforms within a voltage cycle, the machining mechanism is frequently transformed from EDM to pure ECM. The critical discharge voltage is 40 V. When pulse voltages greater than 40 V are applied, the machining accuracy is good; however, the surface has defects such as numerous discharge craters. High machining accuracy is maintained when high-voltage pulses are replaced by low-voltage pulses to enhance electrochemical dissolution. The results indicate that the proposed hybrid electrochemical discharge process using variable-amplitude pulses can yield high-quality surfaces with high machining accuracy.     

Electrochemical cutting of mortise-tenon joint structure by rotary tube electrode with helically distributed jet-flow holes

In aero-engines, mortise-tenon joint structures are often used to connect the blades to the turbine disk. The disadvantages associated with conventional manufacturing techniques mean that a low-cost, high-efficiency, and high-quality nickel-based mortise–tenon joint structure is an urgent requirement in the field of aviation engineering. Electrochemical cutting is a potential machining method for manufacturing these parts, as there is no tool degradation in the cutting process and high-quality s...     

电解加工产物无害化处理方法与发展

针对电解加工产物对环境的影响问题及解决方案进行了分析论述,介绍了国内外对电解加工产物的处理方法,包括电解液在线过滤、固液分离、电解泥处理等技术;最后介绍了以双极性电解加工为主的有害离子在线控制技术。     

航空发动机压气机整体叶盘电解加工技术

介绍了整体叶盘电解加工技术的国内外发展及应用情况,重点阐述了高效电解预加工技术及精密振动电解加工技术的工艺路线、参数制定等关键技术问题。还介绍了与叶型加工相关的主要加工方法,包括机械加工、切割加工等。     

金属基复合材料环的机械加工工艺探讨

新型材料金属基复合材料的机械加工目前在国内外都是一个重大课题。通过广泛查阅大量资料,本文对金属基复合材料的制备、及其性能特点作了简单的介绍,并对某型号精密环类零件的机械加工工艺设计思想及在实践中摸索的诸如加工刀具、设备和切削参数等进行了总结,希望能为今后的科研生产提供可借鉴的经验。