Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Richard Rothaupt, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Linards Stradins, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

integratedactivities, the program has been brought back to 183 students. Figure 1 depicts the enrollmentdata for the manufacturing engineering program. It clearly shows a precipitous decline after theinitial startup spike and highlights a period of growth as a result of the recruiting strategies used.Since there has been a steady enrollment increase since 2004, it is unclear whether a true steady-state enrollment has been found. At the time of writing, the Fall 2007 applications are exceedingany prior year application rates. Historically, the manufacturing engineering program has aaccepted application fall show rate of roughly 70 percent, thus indicating Stout’s program is afirst choice program for students. This show rate is significantly higher than most

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Capstone Experiences in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Ejiwale, Jackson State University

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Manufacturing

, Page 13.1148.2Engineering and Technology (CSET) where research has currently begun. This approach willhelp prepare and put our graduates at the forefront of employment in the new industrialrevolution.Knowledge sharing and management among departmental scholarsSince nanotechnology is highly interdisciplinary, relevant activities on this new industrialrevolution at JSU has synergized many disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology,mathematics, technology and engineering with focus on the strength of the participants. This hasled to the development and implementation of research clusters across science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or simply the STEM fields. The research clusters listed infigure 1 with their subgroups

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University

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Manufacturing

commanded input,the velocities of the individual tables go through different velocities including zero. Sucha variation in velocities leads to a variation of friction forces in a nonlinear fashion. Theinclusion of these nonlinear effects into the dynamics of the X-Y tables leads to a coupledsystem of nonlinear differential equations. Numerical solutions to the equations ofmotion would yield responses typical of a nonlinear dynamical system and has beenexplored in this study.ANALYTICAL MODELFigure 1 illustrates a typical 3-axis CNC machine with its mathematical idealization. Thetwo tables moving in the X and Y directions are connected to the individual lead screwsthat provide them with the required motions as programmed in the controller. For each

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University; Stephen S. Tompkins, Virgina State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

ABET criteria for continuous improvementrequirements. The assessment process and evaluation of the program outcomes are discussedalong with the results as well.IntroductionAlthough there are several papers published in the field of engineering program outcomeassessment 1, 2, 3, there are very few that discuss assessment process of manufacturingengineering programs. Most of these assessment plans revolve around certain aspects of theprogram such as courses, capstone courses, or engineering labs. This paper presents anassessment procedure which considers all program outcomes assessment processes.The Manufacturing Engineering (MANE) program at Virginia State University developed acurriculum that provides students with balanced coverage of ABET

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Goebel, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Harry Petersen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Manufacturing

were also leveraged with related curriculum. Figure 1 presents the coursesconverted, credit value, face-to-face required element best fitting the desired pedagogue, the firstterm offered in 100% Asynchronous Online, and initial enrollments. All courses have maintainedor grown their enrollment base in their online format with no disparate quality indicators asevaluated by direct and indirect assessment. Page 14.926.4 Figure 1: 400/500 COURSES CONVERTED FOR 06/07 TO 08/09 ACADEMIC YEAR DELIVERY: First Enrolled Course Title and Credit Face-to-Face Component

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terence Fagan, Central Piedmont Community College

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Manufacturing

waste. In addition, the students were lead through a discussion thatgeneralizes this activity to a more standard manufacturing environment. Generalizing the activityand then focusing on particular manufacturing processes, including but not limited to castingsand powder metallurgy, allowed the students to connect this to the other class material.The Eco-indicator 99 process was used as an outline to dissect the anatomy of the ice cream. Thesteps are outlined below. Steps 1 -3 were completed in class as part of the team based approachlead by the instructor. Step 4 was started in class and was to be completed for an individualhomework assignment along with Step 5.Step 1: Establish the purpose of the Eco-indicator calculation - The purpose is to

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terence Fagan, Central Piedmont Community College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

emphasis on teamwork, the instructors wanted each of theET and GD students to be involved from the start.It was understood by all participants in the project that one main goal was to change the stigmasurrounding manufacturing and engineering and find a way to increase interesting in these fields.The focus was on the deliverable material, one that would get the K-12 students to think aboutengineering as a means to create, solve problems and improve the world around them. In theend, the project should provide quality material to K-12 engineering educators to promoteSTEM. Page 14.10.4Page 14.10.5 Figure 1.) Represents one of the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing

shows atwo dimensional computer-aided design drawing of the retailer station drawn in AutoCADsoftware. The drawing was plotted on an ANSI D- 22 x 34 in. (landscape layout) size paper andthen laminated. There is one laminated retailer layout for each of the groups that play the beergame in class. One player in each group is assigned to the retailer stage to role play this supplychain partner. The end customer is the retailer’s customer and is the source for the orders of beerat the retailer station. Once the retailer fills the end customer’s order, s/he sends another order tothe wholesaler.Figure 1. Drawing of the retailer station. The wholesaler is the retailer’s supplier and therefore is the next partner in the supplychain layout of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale

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Manufacturing

thatemphasized learning over teaching, development of a network of academic institutionsaround the globe to deliver the program, use of communication technologies to provideaccess to the program to anyone at anytime and anywhere in the world, and an outreachto future manufacturing professionals. The paper presents the results of the study.Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Current Context of Manufacturing 3. Transformation in Manufacturing 4. Global Strategies for the Growth of Manufacturing 5. Worldwide Educational Programs to Promote Manufacturing 6. Manufacturing Competencies – A Recommendation 7. Strategies for Enhancing the Role of Manufacturing Education 8. 8. Summary 9. References

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

findings are reported in Hsieh (2005)1.One key finding was that system integration engineers generally work in teams and can beclassified into one of three job types: application engineer, control engineer, and mechanicalengineer. Application engineers tend to be the most experienced. Their job is to come up with aconceptual design for an automated system based on a customer's requirements. It is typicallytheir responsibility to develop proposals and to communicate design information to customersand other members of their team.In the second round of interviews, we continued to ask experts about their jobs and the systemintegration industry, with a particular focus on application engineers with 15 or more years ofsystem integration experience. In

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benxin Wu, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

students. The students within each group did the experiments and datacollection together. However, each group member was required to submit a separate lab reportindividually. The lab report was graded based on its content, format, and language.Because lasers were involved in the experiments, the students were given laser safety trainingbefore the experiments. Also, during the experiments, the operation of the laser itself was mostlycarried out by the teaching assistant, who is also a graduate student of the author.The schematic of the system used in two experiments is shown in Fig.1 (a) and a real photo ofthe system is given in Fig. 1 (b). The laser module can be operated either in continuous mode orpulsed mode, and the laser beam is expanded by

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Manufacturing

result of improper applicationof existing laws and standards.1 It also found that many manufacturing professionals – including Page 14.570.2degreed engineers – were not properly aware of the laws and standards that apply to machineryof any kind.To address the underlying causes of the incidents leading to injury, a software package calledSafetyNET was developed to assist in the identification of hazards. That software was shown tobe very effective at identifying machine hazards.2 Secondarily, the software seems to offerpotential to assist in training manufacturing personnel, including engineers, about the legalrequirements and safety standards

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session / Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Palmer, Kettering University; Douglas Melton, Kettering University; Henry Kowalski, Kettering University; Gerald Allen, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, and2) The results of this in-house experiment – or the success of the pilot course.Development of Pilot CourseContinuous Improvement requires that one regularly review how well one is meeting the needs ofone’s “customers”. As IME-100 is required of all engineering freshman, we felt that theengineering faculty best represented our “customers”. Our approach to continuous improvementwas done in three phases.Phase 1 - Systematic Survey (note this was automated and a demonstration will be included inthe presentation)We began by systematically surveying faculty from various departments. They participated in afour round survey.The first round focused on brainstorming, two questions were asked.Question One focused on topical coverage : “Please

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tayte Nelson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jialu Xie, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

motors. This methodof conveyance is very efficient from a design and Fig 1 Stationary Robotic Assemblyproduction standpoint because it is very simpleand easy to manufacture. Again, because controlling a differential drive system is simplya function of right and left motor control, the mechanical design, hardware design, andsoftware design become rather simple. Further, as opposed to three- or four-point drive Page 14.106.4systems, a differential drive system is highly efficient in drag associated with turning.This drag, caused by dragging wheels perpendicular to their direction of motion for

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. The models were then transferred toa CNC (Computer Numerical Control) software package and machined on a CNC millingmachine (Denford MicroRouter). The camp ended with races conducted on an 80-ft long racetrack.The F1 Engineering Camp participants toured the BeaveRun Motorcomplex in Wampum, PA.They were greeted by the owner who talked to the students about BeaveRun and showed themcars similar to the ones they were designing and manufacturing in class. The students also hadan opportunity to meet a young, female engineer on staff at the complex. The timing of the tourwas remarkable in that the campers were able to see several actual Formula 1 cars at the complex– a phenomenon that happens infrequently during the year. The tour ended on an

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Control, the author has been following a sequence that included (i) hard-wiredrelay logic, (ii) integrated-circuit (IC) based digital logic, and (iii) Programmable LogicController (PLC) based controls.With the hard-wired logic section, students learn about practical control applications such asstandard push-button motor starters, H-bridges for directional motor controls, sequential controlcircuits, and auto-switching back-up lighting systems as well as generation of control logic basedon switches and relays1. An example circuit built on a relay-trainer, designed and assembled in-house is shown in Figure 1.On the other hand, the IC section introduces Fundamentals of Digital Electronics, Binary Logicand Boolean Algebra, especially the Objective

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Reifschneider, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing

once the investment in a moldhas been made.In Figures 1 and 2 the subtractive process of CNC machining is compared to the casting process,a net-shaped manufacturing process, for the example of creating a simple container shape.Teaching students the thought process of mold design required for a net-shaped process isdistinct from teaching conventional product design. For example, net-shaped manufacturingprocesses require the product to have draft to facilitate product removal from the mold, as shownin Figure 3. This is a unique requirement from that seen in a subtractive process. Page 14.1005.2 Blank CNC material

Conference Session

Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; John Graham, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

/ENGINEER Wildfire®). This research focuses on the capabilities of one of the newerpieces of equipment in the laboratories—an Oxford Lasers Micro-Machining Center.Overview of Laser Machining CenterThe laser machining center (Figure 1), supplied by Oxford Lasers of Oxford, England, wasacquired for its micron-level precision capability of machining and marking materials rangingfrom polymers to super-alloys. Figure 1: Oxford Laser Micro-Machining and Part Marking System Page 14.41.3The laser includes features such as3: • The laser is a diode-pumped solid state laser; it uses a medium that is solid, rather than a gas, such as

Conference Session

Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jared May, Morehead State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

for value adding phases of aproduct’s life cycle. The traditional design process should be replaced for a more efficientprocess. This paper will exam two such design processes. The first process is knowledge basedengineering (KBE). KBE has applications in design (CAD), analysis (FEA), simulation (CAS),optimization, manufacturing, and support (CAPP). These applications allow for hands offdesigning and design automation. The second process is axiomatic design. Axiomatic designrelates a new design to the Independence Axiom (Axiom 1) and also to the Information Axiom(Axiom 2). The process begins by stating any customer requirements (this happens in thecustomer domain). The customer’s needs are then translated into the functional domain

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Devine, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

programming software has a rich set of programming tools that offer greattime and cost savings6. Today’s off-line robot programming and simulation tools offer manyadvantages to engineering technology programs, making it possible to augment limited hands-oninstruction with almost unlimited virtual-robot instruction7. It is the author’s opinion thatmodern off-line programming and simulation programs provide many opportunities to improveclassroom efficiency and student learning. This paper will (1) briefly describe on-line and off-line robot programming methods; (2) describe how off-line programming and simulationsoftware was successfully integrated into an existing hands-on robotics course at Illinois StateUniversity; and (3) discuss the benefits of

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Pung, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

them when selecting variables and levels. Theseexamples address the situation where a great deal is already known about theproduct or process and fine tuning is required. Situations where very little isknown about the variables influencing the process or product variables and theirpossible interactions. This second area is the focus for using the black boxes forDOE. The black boxes are simple mechanisms to simulate an unknown orunfamiliar process.II ApparatusTwo black boxes were constructed and are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Each boxhas four color coded knobs for the inputs and the length of the steel rod projectingfrom the box is the response variable. The blue and green knobs (top left and topright) were connected to the horizontal rubber

Conference Session

Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu Chang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. This paper describes our experience in developing thebridge design project.IntroductionResearch has shown that project-based learning is an exceptionally effective learning activity.Many university professors today accept this learning environment to transform passive learninginto active learning in their classrooms [1]. In order to find better ways of involving students intheir learning process, we introduced the Bridge Design Project into our MET 322 Statics,Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials course. With this bridge design project, students learnmore material, retain the information longer, and enjoy the class activities more. The bridgedesign project allows students to explore many statics topics in the classroom with the help of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

number of accredited programs saw growth up to the end of the 1990s, with a declinethereafter. The decreases are the result of a tarnished image resulting from negative press aboutthe manufacturing sector. Up to that point the focus had been on increasing the number of namedmanufacturing education programs and the economy was a nurturing environment for thatgrowth. However after the downturn in the economy and the increase in outsourcing/off-shoringthe trend in program creation and enrollment reversed.Over time the manufacturing discipline has been changing to address industrial needs. In the pastthere was a heavy emphasis on manufacturing processes. This focus was formally expanded instrategic meetings in 1989 1 and 1994 2 to include topics

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

education since the landmark"Curricula 2000" 1 and "Curriculum 2002" 2 workshops held in 1989 and 1994. They had set thecrucial groundwork for a) widespread improvement in both content and access and b) a futurecomprehensive conference on manufacturing education. Building on the assessment the groupdecided to move forward on expanding the discussion and formalizing the results.The first forum "Manufacturing Education Leadership Forum: Vision for Progress" was heldJune 26-27, 2008 at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA 3 with the purpose of examiningthe current state of manufacturing education, and deciding what steps should follow. The nextforum " Manufacturing Education Leadership Forum; Moving Forward" 4 was held atFarmingdale State College

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sample, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

USB Industrial3 Phidget1057 encoder Component 4 65 260 36" x 36" x 1/2" 60614 N/A Aluminum plate Klamath Metals 1 80 80 D-Sub 9 Connector hood,5 276-1539 plastic RadioShack 9 1.99 17.91 D-Sub 9 Connector female,6 279-1538 solder style RadioShack 5 2.19 10.95 D-Sub 9 Connector female,7 276-1428 crimp style RadioShack 3 1.99 5.97

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Venkata Tarun Cherukuri, University of Texas, San Antonio; Saumya Tamma, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kranthi Kumar Tiyyagura, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Manufacturing

WebCT system1 to the Blackboard system2, which gives the Page 14.144.3authors an opportunity to gain hands-on experiences on both systems. These systems provide aweb-based interface for the instructors to post and manage the online course materials. As shownin Figure 1, students can browse through the presentation slides, reading materials, video clips,etc., to gain knowledge. Some of them provide the interface for quizzes and further interactions,and most of them facilitate online discussion forums. In the authors’ academic department, athird online learning package, LearnMate3, is available. It provides an integrated grading systemin

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Gray, Texas Tech

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Manufacturing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

“semester project on steroids”, students at theOregon Institute of Technology set the lofty goal of designing and constructing a RapidPrototyping (RP) machine based on an international community of “Rep-Rappers” (ReplicatingRP Machines) that was started at the University of Bathe, England [1]. The idea is based onbuilding machines that can reproduce almost all of the components to make copies of themselvesusing the RP process, and through collaboration with other groups, implement improvements tothe previous generation of machines. By looking at the machine in terms of subsystems,multiple engineering strategies and tools were employed to complete the project. The studentsalso had to consult with experts from other departments, local industry and

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

interfaces, and gain skills in interfacing, programming, and communication techniquesrequired in building industrial robotic applications. In this paper, the devices and software usedin developing this new curriculum and the laboratory development are demonstrated.The number of industrial robots used in actual manufacturing platforms is increasing thereforethe students who graduate from the ITMT program are required not only to understand theoperation and programming processes but also to have the knowledge and skills in roboticsinterfacing and application development [1]. Most students in the IET department can betterunderstand the topics if they can see how they work. Therefore, this course has been developedby using a project-oriented approach

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Sriharsha Sundarram, Texas A&M University; Fatih Ozkeskin, University of Michigan; Mike Powers, Agilent Technologies; Juan Manriquez, Cideteq; Venkata Vasiraju, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

has taken increasing interest from industry during last decade due to its multifariousadvantages which have been practiced in numerous applications 1, 2, 3, 4. The process works withall electrochemically active materials such as metals and semiconductors 5. Electrolyte is amongthe factors affecting both material removal rate (MRR) and quality of finished profiles. Commonelectrolyte, such as a concentrated salt solution, is pumped through the electrode gap to carry theelectrons causing the anode workpiece to dissolve selectively. The flow also assists in carryingthe reaction products away and reduces temperature of the electrode due to exothermic chemical