Research Article

Experimental Study on Electrode Wear of Diamond-Nickel Coated Electrode in EDM Small Hole Machining

Table 5

Electrode experimental parameters in EDM.

ParameterDescription

WorkpieceDie steel
ElectrodeCopper, brass, molybdenum, copper-tungsten alloy (W70) composite tool
Coating materialNickel, diamond-nickel coating
Processing polarityPositive polarity
Processing time3 min
Pulse on12.5 μs
Pulse off7.5 μs
Discharge breakdown voltage45 V
Peak current0.8 A
Electrode diameter2 mm
Working mediumDeionized water