Research Article

Study on the Gap Flow Simulation in EDM Small Hole Machining with Ti Alloy

Table 2

Continuous discharge simulating parameters.

ParameterDescription

Maintaining voltage (U)15 V
Peak current ()0.8 A
Dielectric fluidDeionized water
Tool materialRed copper
Workpiece materialTC4
Tool velocity0.01 m/s
Tool diameter2 mm
Depth (mm)0.5, 2.0, 3.5, 5.0
Flushing velocity (m/s)0, 2