Parametric investigation of precision in tool-workpiece conductivity touch-off method in micromilling

J. Rhett Mayor

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Abstract

This paper investigates the influence of various parameters on the precision of the conductivity-based touch-off method for micromilling. A preliminary explanation of conductivity-based touch-off mechanics for micromilling is proposed as a prediction of the relationships between parameters choices and resulting high precision. The conductivity-based touch-off method has the advantage of being low-cost and simple to implement. In this study, various combinations of process variables were tested on the touch-off and the precision of the touch-off was measured. An analysis of variance was performed to determine the magnitude of the effect of each variable. It is found that touch-off precision within 1μm can be achieved with this method, provided that process variables are properly set.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME - 37th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference, NAMRC 37
Pages565-572
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event37th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference, NAMRC 37 - Greenville, SC, United States
Duration: May 19 2009May 22 2009

Publication series

NameTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Volume37

Other

Other37th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference, NAMRC 37
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGreenville, SC
Period5/19/095/22/09

Keywords

  • Conductivity touch-off
  • Micromilling
  • Precision
  • Registration

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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