GB2397792A - Electro discharge machining - Google Patents
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- GB2397792A GB2397792A GB0327165A GB0327165A GB2397792A GB 2397792 A GB2397792 A GB 2397792A GB 0327165 A GB0327165 A GB 0327165A GB 0327165 A GB0327165 A GB 0327165A GB 2397792 A GB2397792 A GB 2397792A
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- work piece
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B23H—WORKING OF METAL BY THE ACTION OF A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF ELECTRIC CURRENT ON A WORKPIECE USING AN ELECTRODE WHICH TAKES THE PLACE OF A TOOL; SUCH WORKING COMBINED WITH OTHER FORMS OF WORKING OF METAL
- B23H9/00—Machining specially adapted for treating particular metal objects or for obtaining special effects or results on metal objects
- B23H9/14—Making holes
Abstract
A method and apparatus for electro discharge machining a passage through a work piece using a hollow electro discharge machining electrode 12 and a corresponding flushing agent supplied via the hollow electrode. A backing member 22 is positioned abutting the exit face of the work piece so that at break through the path of the flushing agent is not disrupted. The backing member positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal with the work piece. The backing member may be made from modelling clay.
Description
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Preferably the backing member is positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal with the According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided apparatus for electro discharge machining a passage through a work piece comprising a hollow electro discharge machining electrode, a corresponding flushing agent supplied via the hollow electrode and a discrete backing member positioned abutting the face of the work piece through which the electrode exits so that at break through of said electrode through said work piece the path of the flushing agent is not disrupted.
The invention is a method and apparatus which maintain the flushing agent flow path when the EDM electrode breaks through the exit surface of the work piece.
The EDM process is well known in the field and need not be discussed here in detail in order to gain an appreciation of the invention in question. In summary, however, the apparatus required to execute the inventive method is an EDM electrode, a suitable flushing agent and a backing member.
The backing member should be positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal with the work piece and such that it spans the break through region on the exit surface. The backing member is formed by a material that will not damage the electrode nor substantially degrade the flushing agent.
The electrode moves towards and into the backing member until halted and withdrawn from the passage. The backing member forms a closed end of the passage, preventing the flow path of the flushing agent being disrupted, thereby enabling the efficient removal of debris from the passage.
The invention and how it may be constructed and executed will now be described in greater detail with reference by way of example to an embodiment illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which: Àe À : t' À:: À: Àe:e ee: e: - 3 Figure 1 (Prior Art) shows a sectional view of a hollow EDM electrode with flowing flushing agent positioned above a work piece.
Figure 2 (Prior Art) shows a sectional view of a hollow EDM electrode with flowing flushing agent positioned inside a partially eroded work piece.
Figure 3 (Prior Art) shows a sectional view of a hollow EDM electrode with flowing flushing agent having broken through the exit face of the work piece.
Figure 4 shows a sectional view of a work piece being drilled by a hollow EDM electrode with a backing member positioned on the exit face.
The apparatus and process for forming a passage in a work piece is as described by the prior art and as shown in Figures 1 to 3. A work piece 10 is positioned under a hollow EDM electrode 12, through which a dielectric flushing agent 14 is supplied under pressure. The electrode is in communication with a source of electricity via a discharge pulse controller (not shown). Controlled sparks discharged from the tip of the EDM electrode erode the work piece 10. As material is removed to form a passage 16, the electrode is translated inside of the work piece (see figure 2). There is a small clearance 18 between the external walls of the electrode 12 and the walls defining the passage 16. At this stage of the machining process the flushing agent 14 flows from the tip of electrode 12 and through the clearance 18 and fills a cavity defined by the clearance 18, thereby removing debris from the machining point. The resulting passage has the inverse shape of the electrode.
Break through occurs when the electrode 12 emerges from the exit face 20, as shown in Figure 3. At break through the path of the flushing agent 14 is re-directed such that exits from the exit face 20 rather than being directed through the clearance gap 18.
ee. c:e 46' se:: .e.e - 4 Shown in Figure 4, and in accordance with the present invention, is a similar arrangement to that described in the prior art except that a backing member 22 is positioned abutting the exit face 20 of the work piece 10.
The backing member 22 comprises modelling clay. Modelling clays of the Plasticine (Registered Trade Mark) type were found to have particular efficacy, but one skilled in the art would appreciate that any substance that has similarly malleable and viscid properties would be suitable.
The backing member 22 forms a fluid tight seal with the exit face 20. The fluid tight seal may be achieved by any means but may include utilising the inherent properties of the backing member 22, such as its resilience, ductility, adherence or viscidity.
With the backing member 22 in place at the point of break through the path of the flushing agent 14 is not altered and hence its effectiveness is not affected. Debris is removed from the machining point and key properties of the passage, such as its surface finish and geometry, are achieved.
Modelling clay has particular benefit as a backing member 22 since the clay is deformed only locally when the electrode 12 breaks through the workpiece 10. Hence the backing member 22 retains a fluid tight seal with the exit face 20 in regions adjacent to the breakthrough region of passage 16, thereby ensuring the path of the flushing agent 14 is not disrupted when a further passage is drilled adjacent to the passage 16.
The modelling clay is not significantly damaged, degraded or melted because of contact with the electrode 12 or flushing agent 14.
It will be appreciated that any work piece may be electro discharge machined employing the described method and apparatus, provided that the work piece material is electrically compatible with such a process.
Àe À: *e ee:: de.e À.e . . It will also be appreciated that the described method and apparatus are particularly applicable to the production of aerospace components, where the surface finish and geometry of the passage are of paramount importance to ensure correct metering and distribution of fluids.
The configurations shown in Figures 1 to 4 are diagrammatic. The design and properties of the work piece, EDM electrode, flushing agent and backing member may vary. Likewise the combination, configuration and positioning of these components relative to one another will vary between designs.
Claims (7)
1. A method of electro discharge machining a passage through a work piece using a hollow electro discharge machining electrode and a corresponding flushing agent supplied via the hollow electrode wherein a discrete backing member is positioned abutting the face of the work piece through which the electrode exits so that at break through of said electrode through said work piece the path of the flushing agent is not disrupted.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the backing member positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal with the work piece.
3. A method as claimed in claims 1 and 2 wherein the backing member comprises modelling clay.
4. A work piece which has been manufactured according to the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.
5. A work piece produced according to claim 4 wherein the work piece is an aerospace component.
6. Apparatus for electro discharge machining a passage through a work piece comprising a hollow electro discharge machining electrode, a corresponding flushing agent supplied via the hollow electrode and a discrete backing member positioned abutting the face of the work piece through which the electrode exits so that at break through of said electrode through said work piece the path of the flushing agent is not disrupted.
7. Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein the backing member comprises modelling clay.
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