| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T23: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing: Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Challenges and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Electrochemical Surface Finishing of Additively Manufactured Materials |
| Author(s) |
Alex Fertig, Huong Le, Stephen Snyder, Timothy Horn, Timothy Hall, Maria Inman |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alex Fertig |
| Abstract Scope |
Electrochemical surface finishing is a valuable tool for advancing the use of additive manufacturing for the production of complex metallic parts. In contrast to traditional machining methods, electrochemical finishing provides the following benefits: 1) no tool wear; 2) removal of material at a high rate; 3) can produce parts with complex geometries; and 4) can achieve a smooth, bright surface finish. Additionally, materials that are typically challenging to cut, such as tungsten and molybdenum, are able to be processed using electrochemical techniques. This talk presents recent work from Faraday Technology to demonstrate the ability for electrochemical techniques to effectively achieve a specific surface finish, shape symmetry, and shape contour. Through the use of pulse-pulse reverse current applications, Faraday’s process allows for extensive control over both material removal rate, and the shape selectivity in finishing of specific components of as-designed shapes. |