Photocatalytic-Assisted Electrochemical Machining of SiCp/Al: An Exploration of Mechanisms and Effects

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The increased hardness and electrochemical inertness of SiC particles present significant challenges in their processing. This research investigates the impact of photocatalytic processes on machining accuracy in electrochemical processing (ECM). The dissolution characteristics of SiCp/Al during ECM and photocatalytic-assisted electrochemical machining (PAECM) were analyzed with varying electrolyte compositions, using polarization curves and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). Validation of improved machining accuracy in PAECM was achieved through no-feeding machining. PAECM, with its photocatalytic reactions, effectively blocked stray currents and stray corrosion, enhancing accuracy in profile creation. Comparative analysis revealed that PAECM exhibited smoother profiles and reduced Overcut Ratio (OCR) in hole and groove machining compared to ECM, particularly in groove machining. Adjusting machining gaps and reducing abrasive particle size in PAECM influenced groove depth and width, achieving optimal morphology with a 0.4 mm gap and a 2-3 nm abrasive particle size, resulting in a 370 μm depth. SiCp/Al ECM PAECM Profile Overcut ratio Machining accuracy Full Text Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 28 Oct, 2024 Read the published version in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology → Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Major Revisions Needed 26 Apr, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 17 Mar, 2024 Reviewers invited by journal 17 Mar, 2024 Editor assigned by journal 14 Mar, 2024 First submitted to journal 11 Mar, 2024 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. 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