Selective Surface Texturing Using Electrolyte Jet Machining

Abstract

This paper describes development of a method for selective surface texturing using electrolyte jet machining. Electrolyte jet machining is an electrochemical machining method in which dissolution occurs selectively where the electrolyte jet hits the surface of the anode. This process is characterized by the ability to control the surface finish of the removed or added micro patterns by the current density in the electrolyte jet. Higher current density results in a mirror-like surface, while lower current density realizes significantly rough and complicated structures which are difficult to obtain with other machining processes.