Influence of Some Factors on Surface Roughness Parameters at Electrical Discharge Machining

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There are various electrical discharge machining techniques and experimental researches could be necessary in order to establish the operating conditions for an optimal machining process. Some theoretical considerations concerning the process of generating the surface asperities as a consequence of the electrical discharge machining process were elaborated. Experimental method was applied in order to evaluate influence exerted by some input factors (pulse on time, pulse off time, average intensity of electric current) on certain surface roughness parameters (Ra, Rz, Ry and Rq). One developed an experimental research by using a copper tool electrode and a workpiece made of high speed steel, in accordance with the requirements specific to a complete factorial experiment with three independent variables at three levels. A ram electrical discharge machine was used as machining equipment. One measured the surface roughness parameters specific to the machined surfaces. Empirical mathematical models of type power functions were established by using the method of least squares.

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