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    Ultrasonic machining (USM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses abrasive particles in a slurry and high frequency ultrasonic vibrations to remove material from hard and brittle materials. The main components are a transducer that generates ultrasonic vibrations, an acoustic head that transfers the vibrations to a tool, and a slurry of abrasive particles in liquid. USM can machine conductive and non-conductive materials without thermal or mechanical damage and is well-suited for difficult-to-machine materials like ceramics and carbides.

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    Ultrasonic machining (USM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses abrasive particles in a slurry and high frequency ultrasonic vibrations to remove material from hard and brittle materials. The main components are a transducer that generates ultrasonic vibrations, an acoustic head that transfers the vibrations to a tool, and a slurry of abrasive particles in liquid. USM can machine conductive and non-conductive materials without thermal or mechanical damage and is well-suited for difficult-to-machine materials like ceramics and carbides.

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    Ultrasonic machining (USM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses abrasive particles in a slurry and high frequency ultrasonic vibrations to remove material from hard and brittle materials. The main components are a transducer that generates ultrasonic vibrations, an acoustic head that transfers the vibrations to a tool, and a slurry of abrasive particles in liquid. USM can machine conductive and non-conductive materials without thermal or mechanical damage and is well-suited for difficult-to-machine materials like ceramics and carbides.

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    Ultrasonic machining (USM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses abrasive particles in a slurry and high frequency ultrasonic vibrations to remove material from hard and brittle materials. The main components are a transducer that generates ultrasonic vibrations, an acoustic head that transfers the vibrations to a tool, and a slurry of abrasive particles in liquid. USM can machine conductive and non-conductive materials without thermal or mechanical damage and is well-suited for difficult-to-machine materials like ceramics and carbides.

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    ULTRASONIC MACHINING (USM)

    B KIRAN KUMAR
    16N36D1506
    Introduction
    Working Principle
    Main Components
    Advantages
    Applications
    Ultrasonic machining is a non-traditional
    mechanical means of uniform stock material
    removal process
    It is applicable to both conductive and
    nonconductive materials.
    Particularly suited for very hard and/or
    brittle materials such as graphite, glass,
    carbide, and ceramics.
    The process is performed by a cutting tool,
    which oscillates at high frequency,
    typically 20-40 kHz, in abrasive slurry.
    The tool is gradually fed with a uniform
    force.
    The high-speed reciprocations of the tool
    drive the abrasive grains across a small
    gap against the workpiece .
    The impact of the abrasive is the energy
    principally responsible for material removal
    in the form of small wear particles that are
    carried away by the abrasive slurry.
    The tool material, being tough and ductile,
    wears out at a much slower rate.
    The shape of the tool corresponds to the
    shape to be produced in the work piece.
    Transduc
    er Acoustichead/toolh
    Workpie older
    ce

    Slurry
    Return pump
    slurry Slurry
    tank
    Transducer

    The ultrasonic vibrations are produced by the


    transducer. The transducer is driven by suitable signal
    generator followed by power amplifier. The transducer for
    USM works on the following principle
    Piezoelectric effect
    Magnetostrictive effect
    Electrostrictive effect
    Among all the above types of transducers
    Magnetostrictive transducers are most popular and robust
    amongst all.
    Abrasives

    The criteria for selection of an abrasive for a particular


    application include hardness, usable life, cost, and particle
    size.
    Diamond is the fastest abrasive, but is not practical
    because of its cost.
    Boron carbide is economical and yields good machining
    rates.
    Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide are also widely
    used.
    The larger the grit size, the rougher the machined
    surface.
    The slury consists of small abrasives particles mixed
    with water or oil in concentration of 30% to 60% by
    The ultrasonic vibration machining method is an efficient
    cutting technique for difficult-to-machine materials. It is
    found that the USM mechanism is influenced by these
    important parameters.
    Amplitude of tool oscillation(a0) ( 15 -50 m)
    Frequency of tool oscillation(f) (19 KHz 25 KHz)
    Tool material ( soft steel titanium alloy)
    Type of abrasive (Silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, Boron
    carbide )
    Grain size or grit size of the abrasives d (100- 800)
    Contact area of the tool A
    Volume concentration of abrasive in water slurry C
    Ratio of workpiece hardness to tool hardness; =w/t
    The machines have a power rating of 0.2-2.5 kW
    Machining any materials regardless of their
    conductivity

    USM apply to machining semi-conductor such as


    silicon, germanium etc.

    USM is suitable to precise machining brittle material.


    USM does not produce electric, thermal, chemical
    abnormal surface.

    Can drill circular or non-circular holes in very hard


    materials

    Less stress because of its non-thermal characteristics


    The ultrasonic vibration machining method is an efficient
    cutting technique for difficult-to-machine materials
    Unlike other non-traditional processes such as laser beam,
    and electrical discharge machining, etc., ultrasonic machining
    does not thermally damage the workpiece or appear to
    introduce significant levels of residual stress, which is
    important for the survival of brittle materials in service.
    Thank You

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