Optimization of Wire-EDM Process Parameters on TI-6AL-4V

Titanium alloys are some of the recently developed advanced materials having excellent mechanical properties including high strength to weight ratio and are finding extensive applications in many industries including aerospace industries. But these alloys have poor machinability. Certain non-conventional machining techniques have been found to be useful in machining these alloys. Wire-Electro Discharge Machining (WEDM) is one such advanced technique employed to generate intricate shapes when hard metals like titanium are to be cut. The objective of this research is to study the influence of operating parameters of WEDM.