Recent Developments in Electrical Discharge Machining Technology
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: micromachining; micro-electro-discharge machining (micro-EDM); hybrid micromachining; nanomachining; non-conventional machining; additive manufacturing (AM); post-processing of AM parts; manufacturing processes
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Dear Colleagues,
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-traditional manufacturing process that has revolutionized the precision engineering industry. Over the years, EDM has evolved significantly, with advancements in control systems, development of newer pulse generators, electrode materials, and dielectric fluids, leading to enhanced precision, efficiency, and versatility. EDM offers several advantages over traditional machining processes, including high precision, complex geometries, minimal tool wear, and versatility. Despite these advantages, EDM also faces challenges such as high energy consumption, longer machining times, matte surface finish, heat-affected zones, and the need for specialized equipment and skilled operators.
Research in this area is crucial for addressing these challenges and further enhancing the capabilities of EDM. This includes developing more efficient EDM processes, optimizing electrode materials, dielectrics, and part geometries, and exploring hybrid machining techniques that combine EDM with other manufacturing processes.
The goal of this Special Issue is to comprehend significant studies and recent advances in the areas of multiscale EDM and EDM-based hybrid machining processes. Experimental investigation, analytical modelling, and numerical simulations in the areas of EDM and EDM-based hybrid processes are of interest.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Muhammad Pervej Jahan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micro-EDM
- nano-EDM
- hybrid EDM
- parameter optimization
- analytical modeling
- process simulation
- tool wear
- difficult-to-cut material
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