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Micro fabrication by electrochemical process in citric acid electrolyte

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Abstract

This paper describes micro electrochemical machining of stainless steel in an environmentally friendly electrolyte of citric acid. Electrochemical dissolution region is minimized by applying a few hundred nanosecond duration pulses between the tungsten SPM tip and the work material. Electrochemical machining (ECM) characteristics according to citric acid concentration, feed speed and electric conditions such as pulse amplitude, pulse frequency, and tool electrode baseline potential are investigated through a series of experiments. Micro holes of 60 μm in diameter with the depth of 50 μm and 90 μm in diameter with the depth of 100 μm are perforated using citric acid electrolyte. Square and circular micro cavities are also fabricated by electrochemical milling. This research may contribute to the development of safe and eco-friendly micro manufacturing technology.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2831-2837
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Processing Technology
Volume209
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009.03.19

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Citric acid
  • Electrochemical machining
  • Micro cavity
  • Micro hole
  • Stainless steel

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Materials Science
  • Engineering - Mechanical
  • Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Data Science

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