Heat affected zone analysis of Ti6Al4V after WEDM *

ABSTRACT: Perspectives of applications WEDM for cutting titanium alloys are presented. There is space to explore how application of proper time parameters and the material of wire electrode for WEDM of titanium alloys affects the surface roughness, structure, the stress and the chemical composition of the formed surface layer.

KEYWORDS: WEDM, titanium alloys, heat affected zone

STRESZCZENIE: Przedstawiono problematykę obróbki elektroerozyjnej tytanu z uwzględnieniem doboru parametrów czasowych oraz materiału elektrody drutowej. Podjęto także temat analizy geometrii obrobionej powierzchni i strefy wpływu ciepła.

SŁOWA KLUCZOWE: wycinanie elektroerozyjne, stopy tytanu, strefa wpływu ciepła

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17814/mechanik.2019.12.115

 

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