Fiber optic diagnostic techniques for the electrical discharge machining process /

(EDM) process were observed using fiber optics

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pillans, Brandon William
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:(EDM) process were observed using fiber optics
7700'K from the spectral data, which is within 10% of
along with current pulse waveforms from the EDM
average temperature of the spark was estimated to be
correlation to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio. An
extremely noisy environment. Optical data were used
grating spectrometer in conjunction with cross
identified that indicated when an arc was being formed
in the EDM machine instead of a spark. Spectral data
machine to study the temporal characteristics of the
of the plasma spark was obtained by using a scanning
Plasma sparks from an electrical discharge machining phics.
positioned the dielectric oil. New measurement
predicted.
spark. During this experiment an optical pattern was
techniques were developed to observe the spark in the
the value that Dr. Philip Eubank's CAP simulator
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 72 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 68-70.