A cutting mechanism map for machining metallic sheets using electric current pulses

Tan, P and Kumar, P and Dutta, I (2020) A cutting mechanism map for machining metallic sheets using electric current pulses. In: Engineering Research Express, 2 (2).

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Abstract

Wedescribe a tool-less and free-form manufacturing process for cutting metallic sheets by extending an initial cut by passing a series of electric current pulses. As the electric current reverses its direction across a sharp cut, an electromagnetic force is generated that tries to open the initial cut. The reversal of electric current around the cut also results in current crowding at the cut-tip, thereby concentrating Joule heating in the vicinity of the cut-tip. The self-induced electromagnetic force works in tandem with the concentrated Joule heating at the cut-tip, resulting in extension of the initial cut by a finite amount upon passing an electric pulse. The cut grows parallel to the initial orientation via one of the three mechanisms, namely sharp crack extension, blow-hole formation and formation of elongated hole with buckled edges, depending on the current density and the temperature. A detailed cutting mechanism map has been developed that can be used for selecting proper parameters for electro-pulse induced cutting for obtaining desired cut profile. This work paves path for realization of a unique methodology for machining hard-to-cut conducting materials.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Engineering Research Express
Publisher:	IOP Publishing Ltd
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to IOP Publishing Ltd.
Keywords:	Joule heating, Conducting materials; Current crowding; Cutting mechanisms; Electric current pulse; Electromagnetic forces; Initial orientation; Manufacturing process; Metallic sheets, Electric currents
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2023 07:19
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2023 07:19
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/79878

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