• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.149-156
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• 2017

Graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-reinforced alumina ($Al_2O_3$) is a promising material for micro-partapplications, particularly micro-nozzle shapes, because of its excellent wearresistance. In this study, a $Al_2O_3$/GNPcomposite with 15 vol% graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) was highly densified and fabricated via spark plasma sintering for micro-electrical discharge drilling (Micro-ED drilling) and the wear resistance property of the composite is evaluated via the ball-on-disk method. In addition, the diameter and shape of the micro-electrodes machined by wire electrical discharge grinding (WEDG), block electrical discharge grinding (BEDG), and new linear block moving electrical discharge grinding (LBMEDG) methods are systematically compared and analyzed to observe the micro-hole machining in the micro-ED drilling of the $Al_2O_3$/15vol% GNP composite.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.27 no.10
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• pp.45-51
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• 2010

Electrical discharge drilling (ED-drilling) is a widespread machining method used to bore small holes with a high aspect ratio. This paper presents additional methods by which ED-drilling can improve machining speed, tool wear, and machined surface quality. Firstly, for high machining speed, and low tool wear, a new-type electrode that was ground on one side or both sides of the cylindrical electrodes was suggested to expel debris. The debris which is generated during the machining process can cause sludge deposition and secondary discharge problems: major reasons to decrease machining speed. This new-type electrode also reduced tool wear that was due to the decrease of unstable discharge in a machining gap by helping to expel waste water and debris from the gap. Secondly, to improve the machined surface roughness, an electrolyzation process was included after drilling. This process made the machined surface smooth by means of an electrochemical reaction between an electrode and a workpiece. In this study, the machining speed, electrode wear, and surface roughness were improved by the newtype electrode and the electrolytic process.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.827-830
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• 2000

This paper describes the machining characteristics of the sintered carbide and die steel by electric discharge drilling with various tubular electrodes. Electrical discharge machining(EDM) removes material from the workpiece by a series of electrical sparks that cause localized temperatures high enough to melt or vaporise the metal in the vicinity of the charge. In the experiment, four types of electrode which have different diameter are used with the application of continuous direct current and axial electrode feed. The controlled factors include the dimension of the electrode. In drilling by EDM, the dielectric flushed down the interior of the rotating tube electrode, in order to facilitate the removal of machining debris from the hole.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2002.05b
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• pp.12-15
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• 2002

In this paper, we fabricated a electro-chemical discharge machine for drilling microscopic glass hole. In this research, we used a glass plate and NaOH solution. From the experimental result, we knew that the change of voltage wave was caused by drilling microscopic hole of glass using electro-chemical discharge method. So, we can give a function of the power auto stop to electro-chemical discharge machine with the change of voltage wave.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2001.11b
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• pp.89-92
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• 2001

In this paper, we studied on drilling a microscopic hole of glass using electro-chemical discharge methode. In this research, we fabricated a electro-chemical discharge machine for drilling glass hole. The used parameters to get a fine microscopic hole are the concentration of NaOH solution from 5wt% to 50wt%, the supply voltage from 10V to 40V and the fabricating time from 5 second to 50 second. Also, we used a 0.16mm glass plate. We learned from our experiment that, the fabrication most efficient when supply voltage is 25V-30V and concentration of NaOH solution 35wt% or less.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.89-92
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• 2001

In this paper, we studied on drilling a microscopic hole of glass using electro-chemical discharge methode. In this research, we fabricated a electro-chemical discharge machine for drilling glass hole. The used parameters to get a fine microscopic hole are the concentration of NaOH solution from 5wt% to 50wt%, the supply voltage from 10V to 40V and the fabricating time from 5 second to 50 second. Also, we used a 0.16mm glass plate. We learned from our experiment that, the fabrication most efficient when supply voltage is 25V-30V and concentration of NaOH solution 35wt% or less.

• Journal of Powder Materials
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.285-290
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• 2013

$Ti_2AlN$ composites are a laminated compounds that posses unique combination of typical ceramic properties and typical metallic(Ti alloy) properties. In this paper, the powder synthesis, SPS sintering, composite characteristics and machinability evaluation were systematically conducted. The random orientation characteristics and good crystallization of the $Ti_2AlN$ phase are observed. The electrical and thermal conductivity of $Ti_2AlN$ is higher than that of Ti6242 alloy. A machining test was carried out to compare the effect of material properties on micro electrical discharge drilling for $Ti_2AlN$ composite and Ti6242 alloy. Also, mixture table as a kind of tables of orthogonal arrays was used to know how parameter is main effective at experimental design. Consequently, hybrid $Ti_2AlN$ ceramic composites showed good machining time and electrode wear shape under micro ED-drilling process. This conclusion proves the feasibility in the industrial applications.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2000.05a
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• pp.886-889
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• 2000

This paper describes the machining characteristics of the MoSi$_2$-based composites by electric discharge drilling with various tubular electrodes. MoSi$_2$-based composites has been developed in new materials for jet engine of supersonic-speed airplanes and gas turbine for high- temperature generator. By combining a nonconducting ceramics with more conducting ceramic it was possible to raise the electrical conductivity. In drilling by EDM, the dielectric flushed down the interior of the rotating tube electrode, in order to facilitate the removal of machining debris from the hole. Various metal-coated tubular electrodes of which core are copper and brass are used to know the effect of coating material on machinability of ED drilling.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.15-16
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• 2010

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 1996.04a
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• pp.3-7
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• 1996

Metal Matrix Composite(MMC) material of 30% SiC particulate based on A1 matrix was machined by drilling and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) processes. When drilling process was executed, surface fracture due to brittle property near the bottom was found. It was also found the possiblity of difficult shape of EDM process for MMC material, but few the research about basic EDM characteristics. Material Removal Rate(MRR) was examined for different conditions and the surface morphology was evaluated by roughness values and Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM) research. The higher the current is, the more MRR was obtained but the higher MRR was showed around 0.45 duty factor. The average roughness of EDMed surface was slightly changed with increased pulse current and increases with duty factor. The SEM photographs of EDMed surface showed recast region after melting.