Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of Structural Ceramics-A Review

Z.J.Pei, N. Khanna, And P.M. Ferreira

Source: Ceram. Eng. Sci. Proc.. vol.16, pp. 259-78, 1995

Abstract: Advanced ceramics are attractive for many applications due to their superior properties. One of the reasons for hindering the market expansion of advanced ceramics is the high cost of machining with current technology. There is a significant need for the development of machining processed that are capable of achieving high material removal rates while maintaining surface/subsurface damage to the machined parts at an acceptable level. One such process ins rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM), which is a hybrid machining process combining the material removal mechanisms of diamond grinding and ultrasonic machining. This paper reviews issues in process development, process modeling, and phenomena involved in this set of machining processes. Directions of future research are presented.