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
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