Properties of Electro Discharge Machining with a Spinning Disc Tool System
Abstract
We have developed a spinning disc tool systemto test machining properties of such a tool to enhance the
Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) process of hard and
difficult to machine materials. We performed experimental
machining tests with this disc tool system. We have
measured and explained effects, which affect the stability of
this electro discharge machining process with use of the
spinning disc tool technique. We found out this system may
speed up material removal rate of the EDM process, but its
use for micromachining is limited by the tool wear.
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