Review Article

Recent Developments and Research Issues in Microultrasonic Machining

Table 2

Features of macro- and micro-USM.

ParametersMicro-USMMacro-USM

Vibration frequency, kHzUsually >20Usually >20
Vibrated partTool or WorkpieceTool
Amplitude, μmWithin microns (0.5~5)Tens of microns (8~30)
Abrasive particle size, μmWithin microns (0.5~5)Tens of microns (50~300)
Static loadGram forceKilogram force
Tool/feature Size, mm (End diameter)Within 0.5Usually >1