The Effects of Micro-Electric Discharge Machining (μEDM) on the Topography of Stainless Steel

Two basic components make up the value added to a work piece by the micro-electric discharge machining (μEDM) process: form and surface finish. Understanding the correlations between processing parameters and surface finish (topography) is important for the improvement of process design and process control. The relation between process variables and surface topography can be used to improve both process design and control, helping better control the performance of a product by controlling μEDM parameters.