Build Up of Copper EDM Electrode by Using
Galvanic Plating Process
Dr. Hussain mohammed Yousif
Central Tool Room Plant
Nasser State Company
Ministry of industry & mineral
Baghdad /Iraq
E-mail: hussainyousif68@yahoo.com
Dr. Hijran Zainalabidin
Dep. of Production Engineering and Metallurgy
University of Technology
Baghdad /Iraq
E-mail: hijzain@yahoo.com
Dr. Niveen Jamal Abd Alkader
Dep. of Materials Engineering
University of Technology
Baghdad /Iraq
E-mail: niveen.alwandawy@yahoo.com
Abstract
Studying the effect of galvanic plating variables on the build up process of copper electrode was investigated in this work. These Variables include DC voltage, current density, electrolyte concentration and distance between anode (copper electrode) and cathode (EDM Electrode) were studied. Interaction between such variables were studied by using Taguchi methods. Wear resistance of build up electrode was compared with that of conventionally machined electrode.
The results obtained shown that the wear resistance of build up electrode by galvanic plating reach optimum value at the optimum conditions for each variable.
Keywords
Build up, Galvanic Plating, EDM Electrode, Taguchi Method, Wear Resistance.
Biography
Hussain Mohammed is a chief of Engineers in Ministry of Industry and Minerals in Iraq, constitant Engineer in Nasser State Company for Mechanical Industries. He earned B.Sc in Production Engineering from University of Technology , Iraq, Master degree in Metal Extraction, PhD in Metallurgy Engineering from University of Technology, Iraq. He has published journals and conference papers. Dr. Hussain has compolte research projectes with state association of research and development in Ministry of Industry and Minerals in Iraq. His research interests include manufacturing, Materials science, and optimization.