The state of the art in electrochemical micro machining technologies

Abstract

Electrochemical micromachining (ECM) processes use anodic dissolution of metals to remove workpiece materials. ECM processes including electrochemical milling and drilling, wire electrochemical machining and electrochemical etching offer a better alternative in manufacturing complex features and nano-pattern surface. Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) uses high temperature of electrochemical spark, which is suitable process for micro machining of hard brittle and non-conductive materials such as glass and ceramic. In this paper, the state of the art in electrochemical micro machining technologies was reviewed. Also, some hybrid machining methods are introduced. © Copyright The Korean Society for Precision Engineering.