Simple spark erosion device based on optical disk or hard disk drive actuators


Kamer O.

REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, cilt.82, sa.12, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 82 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1063/1.3673468
  • Dergi Adı: REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We present the design of a compact electric discharge device incorporating hard disk or optical disk drive actuators. It is simple enough to be assembled in the absence of a mechanical workshop. The electronic circuit allows the adjustment of current, voltage, and discharge power. The system has been tested with organic dielectric liquids and deionized water and spark conditions; dynamic properties and machining characteristics were investigated. This device can be used to shape materials or to produce powdered samples with low material loss and minimal liquid consumption. (C) 2011 American Institute of Physics. [doi: 10.1063/1.3673468]