An overview of major research areas in Wire cut EDM on different materials

Abstract

WEDM (Wire electrical discharge machining) is a precision machining method for cutting electrically conductive materials. It is an unconventional machining process that produces precision parts that match the dimensional tolerances of our designs within the range of ±0.0001mm. As the residual stress results in premature failure of parts, the WEDM is preferred for hard to machine materials such as Inconel, Nickel, and other Super alloys. In the present paper, earlier and recent work was reviewed, segregated and evaluated on the effect of wire material, diameter, dielectric fluid, wire wear, pulse on and off times and machining characteristics such as kerf size, machining efficiency, material surface characteristics, etc. This paper also focused on hybrid and ultrasonic-assisted WEDM used for machining of different materials. This paper discussed the major research studies in WEDM.