Surface Texturing of Metallic Samples Using Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

Abstract

The surface texturing of two materials, Ti4Al6V which is manufactured using conventional machining and Stainless steel 316L which is manufactured using SLM additive manufacturing method. Both the materials are tested with the same surface texturing dimensions with center distances of 350, 400, 500 µm and with depth varying for each center distances. Two shapes of grooves are considered being circular and triangular to test the effect of shape on the surface. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectives of method of machining, Shape and of machining dimension on Surface texture of the material. With references to the findings, we are able to see the varying result on the accuracy and hydrophobic property due to the machining method and the dimensions of the grooves with respect to shapes. This study offers information about the various possibilities to consider when choosing a method of machining for the desirable results.