Investigation into the influence of different alkaline solutions on the electrochemical discharge drilling properties of nickel-based high-temperature alloys
摘要
In electrochemical discharge drilling, the electrolyte significantly impacts the stability of gap machining, influencing machining efficiency and part quality. The present study uses deionized water, NaOH, Ca(OH)2 and Na2CO3 with different conductivities as electrolytes. The material removal rate, electrode wear rate, electrode morphology and discharge stability are evaluated to examine the effects of various alkaline solutions on electrochemical discharge drilling. The results show that using Na2CO3 with a conductivity of 2.4 mS/cm reduced the electrode wear rate by 36% and increased the material removal rate by 8%. The machined holes exhibited almost no recast layer, minimizing defects and cracks. This study suggests a suitable electrolyte for higher quality drilling.