Name
Tech. Session XI - 243
Date & Time
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11:20 AM - 11:45 AM
Description
This study investigates the machining of Inconel 600 using
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) with a focus on
sustainability. Specifically, a comparative analysis was
conducted between conventional EDM and Powder Mixed
Electrical Discharge Machining (PMEDM) utilizing a silicon
carbide and polyethylene glycol (SiC-PEG) powder mixture.
In this study, different dielectric viz. kerosene,
deionized water, and SiC-PEG mixed with deionized water is
used. The research aimed to evaluate the impact of
different dielectric mediums on machining characteristics
such as Surface Roughness (SR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR), and
Material Removal Rate (MRR). Additionally, a process
sustainability index was used to assess the environmental
implications of both conventional and green
dielectric-based machining processes. The findings provide
insights into optimizing EDM processes for hard-to-machine
materials while minimizing environmental impact. Based on
the process SI metrics, deionized water and SiC-PEG with
deionized water had slightly better process sustainability
index metrics than Kerosene. Also, deionized water and
Sic-PEG with deionized water had much better environmental
impact and energy consumption metrics than Kerosene.
Location Name
Redbud B
Full Address
Hyatt Regency
220 N Main St
Greenville, SC 29601
United States
220 N Main St
Greenville, SC 29601
United States
Session Type
Technical Session
Paper #
NAMRC 243
Author List
Tanmay Tiwari, Aswani Kumar Singh and Chandra Sekhar Rakurty
Paper Title
Assessing Process and Environmental Performance of SiC-PEG Dielectric EDM: A Comparative Study
Presenter Name
Sekhar Rakurty
Session Chair
Stefania Bruschi, Sekhar Rakurty
Presenter Email
rakurtys@mkmorse.com