A Review on Effect of Process Parameters on Machining Characteristics of Rotary Ultrasonic Machine

Abstract

Ultrasonic machining (USM) is a process used for machining material with high hardness and brittle nature that are difficult to machine. The USM has an upper hand on the other non-conventional process like electron discharge and laser beam machining which have thermal effect on workpiece. Workpiece chracteristics are also not limited by chemical and electrical properties. This paper discusses about the rotary ultrasonic drilling (RUD) machining process which is a variant of USM and the recent developments that it gone under through the RUD. This paper also reviews about the various methodology adopted by researchers to achieve optimum output parameters like Material Removal Rate, Surface roughness, Edge chipping etc. by altering the process characteristics like spindle speed, feed rate, ultrasonic power etc. as well as machine characteristics like tool type, support length etc. The paper also deals with the material used with the RUD worldwide and the findings of researchers on them.