An experimental study has been performed to investigate the capabilities of dry, conventional and high pressure jet assisted turning of two different hard-to-machine materials, namely hard-chromed and surface hardened Ck45 and Inconel 718. The capabilities of different hard turning procedures are compared by means of chip breakability, technological windows, cooling lubrication efficiency, and ...

Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is a method to cut conductive materials with a thin electrode that follows a programmed path. The electrode is a thin wire. Typical diameters range from .004" .012" (.10mm .30mm) although smaller and larger diameters are available. WEDM is a thermal machining process capable of accurately machining parts with varying hardness or complex shapes. WEDM pr...